Food Preparation and Cooking Terms (Part 6)

Marinate - To let food soak in a seasoned liquid in order to flavor and tenderize.

Mash - To crush a food until smooth and evenly textured

Medallion - A small, round cut of meat, usually pork, veal or beef.

Melt - Heat a food such as shortening, butter or chocolate until it becomes liquid.

Mince - To chop food into small pieces, usually 1/8" or less.

Mix - To blend ingredients.

Mold - To form a food into a shape by hand or by placing or pouring into a decorative container (or mold) then refri...