1. crush foodstuff into tiny pieces or powder   Hint First letter clue   2. stretch and press or massage something soft like dough with hands   First letter clue   3. cook under a grill or on a gridiron radiating heat normally downwards   First letter clue   4. give extra flavor and piquancy to food by adding salt, pepper or herbs   First letter clue   5. fry in lot of hot oil or fat   First letter clue   6. cut into very thin strips   First letter clue   7. mix an ingredient gently with a folding action into a light whisked mixture or batter such that it retains its lightness   First letter clue