Verbs Related to Preparing and Serving Food

to remove the skin or outer layer of something, such as fruit, etc.

Peel the banana before eating it.

the thin layer of tissue that covers the body of a person or an animal

He applied lotion to keep his skin moisturized during the winter.

to move a spoon, etc. around in a liquid or other substance to completely mix it

She gently stirred the soup, ensuring all the flavors blended perfectly before serving.

to cut food into small pieces or shreds using a tool with sharp holes

Grate the cheese for the pizza using a cheese grater.

a small cut of a larger portion such as a piece of cake, pizza, etc.

She took a slice of bread and spread some butter on it.

to cut meat or other food into very small pieces, usually using a meat grinder or a sharp knife

Mince the garlic cloves finely before adding them to the sauce.

to stir cream very hard until it transforms into butter

Before modern appliances, people used to churn cream by hand.

the thick, fatty part of milk that rises to the top when you let milk sit

He stirred cream into his pasta sauce to make it rich and creamy.

to cause natural products to become fully developed

The baker ripened the sourdough starter for several days before using it in the bread recipe.

to provide a meeting, party, etc. with food and drink

The catering company will cater the wedding reception with a variety of dishes.

a decorative or flavorful element added to a dish to enhance its visual appeal or taste.

The dessert was beautifully presented with a garnish of chocolate shavings on top.

to offer or present food or drink to someone

Pour the sauce over the pasta and serve it immediately.

to offer something, typically food or drink, to someone

The chef served up a delicious three-course meal for the guests.

to cut something into slices

After baking the bread, she carefully sliced it up for sandwiches.

to physically stir something in order to mix or loosen its contents

She shook the salad up with a vibrant dressing for extra flavor.

a flat, typically round dish that we eat from or serve food on

He served the salad on a large ceramic plate.