1. cook in boiling water till done   parboil   boil   broil   blanch   Hint Half-n-half Clue   2. cook by dry heat in an oven   blanch   blend   boil   bake   Half-n-half Clue   3. fry quickly in an open pan in little oil   blanch   steam   saute   parboil   Half-n-half Clue   4. make (fruits or vegetables) into pulp or smooth paste   broil   parboil   purée   saute   Half-n-half Clue   5. beat or crush into a soft mass   saute   parboil   mash   blanch   Half-n-half Clue   6. cut into small pieces with heavy blows   chop   grate   saute   blanch   Half-n-half Clue   7. mix smoothly   stir-fry   chop   saute   blend   Half-n-half Clue