Across 3. to cook by dry heat in an oven 5. to combine ingredients with a lifting motion, such as for a salad 8. to soften a fat such as butter, by beating it at room temperature 11. to cook in steam, usually in a steamer basket or a pressure cooker 12. to mash foods until perfectly smooth, by hand, sieve, or food processor 13. to cut food in small cubes of uniform size and shape 14. to cut vegetables, fruits or cheeses into thin strips 15. to cut solids into pieces with a sharp knife 17. to cook in hot fat 18. to sprinkle drops of liquid lightly over food in a casual manner 19. to heat a liquid until bubbles break continually on the surface 20. to cook by dry heat, usually in the oven 21. to cook slowly in liquid over low heat 22. to simmer slowly in a small amount of liquid for a long time 25. to cook on a grill over intense heat 26. to stir ingredients together with a spoon, fork or electric mixer

Down 1. to rub food such as carrots on a grater to make thin shreds or bits 2. to cut into very small pieces, smaller than chopped or diced pieces 4. to sprinkle food with dry ingredients, such as powdered sugar on a cake 6. to cook or brown food in a small amount of hot fat 7. to remove the outermost skin of a fruit or vegetable 9. to soak food in a liquid to tenderize or add flavor to it 10. to incorporate two or more ingredients thoroughly 11. to cut in small, long, narrow pieces 16. to boil until partially cooked 17. to incorporate a delicate substance (like egg whites) into another substance 19. to mix rapidly to make a smooth and light mixture by incorporating air 20. to cook on a grill under strong, direct heat or on the top rack in an oven 23. to beat rapidly to incorporate air, as in heavy cream or egg whites 24. to put dry ingredients through a sieve or sifter