1. heating milk till it nearly boils   simmer   shred   grind   scald   Hint Half-n-half Clue   2. give extra flavor and piquancy to food by adding salt, pepper or herbs   fold in   pressure cook   sift   season   Half-n-half Clue   3. mix an ingredient gently with a folding action into a light whisked mixture or batter such that it retains its lightness   bain-marie   knead   poach   fold in   Half-n-half Clue   4. cut into very thin strips   shred   knead   flambé   bake blind   Half-n-half Clue   5. cook under a grill or on a gridiron radiating heat normally downwards   deep-fry   chill   bake blind   grill   Half-n-half Clue   6. crush foodstuff into tiny pieces or powder   bake blind   grind   sift   fold in   Half-n-half Clue   7. cook or boil very gently   simmer   whip   pressure cook   grind   Half-n-half Clue