1. beat   cook in the steam of boiling water without food touching the water   mix cooking ingredients vigorously so as to incorporate air making the mixture thick and smooth   fry in very little hot oil or fat   beat or crush into a soft mass   Hint Half-n-half Clue   2. boil   cook by subjecting to high heat in an oven   cook on a fire or gridiron   cook in boiling water till done   cut into small pieces with heavy blows   Half-n-half Clue   3. blanch   moisten meat or vegetables with melted fat while it is cooking   immerse (vegetables) for short time in boiling water   make (fruits or vegetables) into pulp or smooth paste   cut into small pieces with heavy blows   Half-n-half Clue   4. chop   cook by dry heat in an oven   immerse (vegetables) for short time in boiling water   cut into small pieces with heavy blows   cook by simmering liquid in a closed pot   Half-n-half Clue   5. broil   moisten meat or vegetables with melted fat while it is cooking   cook on a fire or gridiron   shred finely by rubbing against a rough or jagged surface   immerse (vegetables) for short time in boiling water   Half-n-half Clue   6. grate   cook by simmering liquid in a closed pot   shred finely by rubbing against a rough or jagged surface   decorate food   moisten meat or vegetables with melted fat while it is cooking   Half-n-half Clue   7. blend   fry in very little hot oil or fat   cook by simmering liquid in a closed pot   mix smoothly   mix cooking ingredients vigorously so as to incorporate air making the mixture thick and smooth   Half-n-half Clue