1. mix smoothly   chop   stir-fry   blend   saute   Hint Half-n-half Clue   2. beat or crush into a soft mass   parboil   blanch   mash   saute   Half-n-half Clue   3. cook on a fire or gridiron   purée   broil   parboil   bake   Half-n-half Clue   4. cook in boiling water till partially done   purée   roast   parboil   saute   Half-n-half Clue   5. fry in very little hot oil or fat   shallow-fry   steam   parboil   blanch   Half-n-half Clue   6. cook in the steam of boiling water without food touching the water   stir-fry   saute   steam   shallow-fry   Half-n-half Clue   7. fry quickly in an open pan in little oil   saute   parboil   blanch   steam   Half-n-half Clue