1. fold in   mix an ingredient gently with a folding action into a light whisked mixture or batter such that it retains its lightness   cook fish, eggs, etc. gently in or over a small amount of simmering liquid   remove something, often scum, from the surface of a liquid   stretch and press or massage something soft like dough with hands   Hint Half-n-half Clue   2. skim   remove something, often scum, from the surface of a liquid   fry in lot of hot oil or fat   heating milk till it nearly boils   pass wet or dry food through a sieve to separate out or remove any lumps or impurities   Half-n-half Clue   3. knead   a pan of hot water in which a bowl of food is placed for slow cooking   stretch and press or massage something soft like dough with hands   mix an ingredient gently with a folding action into a light whisked mixture or batter such that it retains its lightness   give extra flavor and piquancy to food by adding salt, pepper or herbs   Half-n-half Clue   4. bain-marie   a pan of hot water in which a bowl of food is placed for slow cooking   stretch and press or massage something soft like dough with hands   bake pie bases pricked well with a fork without filling   remove something, often scum, from the surface of a liquid   Half-n-half Clue   5. poach   cook fish, eggs, etc. gently in or over a small amount of simmering liquid   place food in refrigerator till fairly cold without freezing   crush foodstuff into tiny pieces or powder   remove something, often scum, from the surface of a liquid   Half-n-half Clue   6. whip   beat cream, eggs, batter, etc. till thick and frothy   mix an ingredient gently with a folding action into a light whisked mixture or batter such that it retains its lightness   fry in lot of hot oil or fat   sprinkle a powdered substance lightly so as to cover the top layer of food   Half-n-half Clue   7. scald   fry in lot of hot oil or fat   heating milk till it nearly boils   give extra flavor and piquancy to food by adding salt, pepper or herbs   sprinkle a powdered substance lightly so as to cover the top layer of food   Half-n-half Clue