1. cut into very thin strips   shred   flambé   chill   grind   Hint Half-n-half Clue   2. a pan of hot water in which a bowl of food is placed for slow cooking   pressure cook   bain-marie   season   fold in   Half-n-half Clue   3. fry in lot of hot oil or fat   grind   pressure cook   shred   deep-fry   Half-n-half Clue   4. heating milk till it nearly boils   pressure cook   scald   poach   dust   Half-n-half Clue   5. give extra flavor and piquancy to food by adding salt, pepper or herbs   pressure cook   sift   dust   season   Half-n-half Clue   6. cook food quickly by steam under pressure   chill   pressure cook   simmer   sift   Half-n-half Clue   7. cook or boil very gently   bake blind   simmer   scald   fold in   Half-n-half Clue