Definition of Terms

Blend– to mix two or more ingredients until uniformly combined. 

Cut– to divide food material with a knife or scissors into any desired shape. 

Fry – to cook food in a small amount of fat. 

Mis’en place - (pronounced meez en plas) is a French phrase which means "putting in place", as in set up. It is used in professional kitchens to refer to organizing and arranging the ingredients (e.g., cuts of meat, relishes, sauces, par-cooked items, spices, freshly chopped vegetables, and other components) that a cook will require for the menu items that he or she expects to prepare during his/her shift. 

Refrigerate – to keep cool. 

Toast – to brown by direct heat as to toast bread. 

is mostly used in the kitchen and most popular because it is lightweight, attractive and less expensive. It requires care to keep it shiny and clean. It also gives even heat distribution no matter what heat temperature you have. It is available in sheet or cast aluminum. Since it is a soft metal, the lighter gauges will dent and scratch easily, making the utensil unusable. Aluminum turns dark when used with alkalis, such as potatoes, beets, carrots and other vegetables while acid vegetables like tomatoes will brighten it.