1. decorate food   stew   garnish   grate   saute   Hint Half-n-half Clue   2. coat the surface of a dish or mould with fat to prevent sticking   garnish   grease   grate   parboil   Half-n-half Clue   3. cook in boiling water till partially done   roast   purée   parboil   saute   Half-n-half Clue   4. mix cooking ingredients vigorously so as to incorporate air making the mixture thick and smooth   broil   saute   blanch   beat   Half-n-half Clue   5. moisten meat or vegetables with melted fat while it is cooking   blanch   bake   blend   baste   Half-n-half Clue   6. cook by simmering liquid in a closed pot   shallow-fry   stew   saute   stir-fry   Half-n-half Clue   7. cook by subjecting to high heat in an oven   blanch   roast   parboil   purée   Half-n-half Clue