1. decorate food   garnish   grate   stew   saute   Hint Half-n-half Clue   2. cut into small pieces with heavy blows   blanch   grate   chop   saute   Half-n-half Clue   3. cook by dry heat in an oven   blanch   blend   boil   bake   Half-n-half Clue   4. cook by subjecting to high heat in an oven   roast   purée   blanch   parboil   Half-n-half Clue   5. fry quickly in an open pan in little oil   saute   steam   blanch   parboil   Half-n-half Clue   6. shred finely by rubbing against a rough or jagged surface   chop   blanch   blend   grate   Half-n-half Clue   7. cook by frying quickly over high heat whilst stirring constantly   parboil   stir-fry   broil   blanch   Half-n-half Clue