1. immerse (vegetables) for short time in boiling water   blend   bake   blanch   broil   Hint Half-n-half Clue   2. beat or crush into a soft mass   mash   saute   blanch   parboil   Half-n-half Clue   3. soak meat or fish in a flavored liquid for some time before being cooked   grease   marinade   blanch   parboil   Half-n-half Clue   4. fry quickly in an open pan in little oil   steam   saute   blanch   parboil   Half-n-half Clue   5. cook by dry heat in an oven   blanch   blend   boil   bake   Half-n-half Clue   6. make (fruits or vegetables) into pulp or smooth paste   broil   parboil   purée   saute   Half-n-half Clue   7. cut into small pieces with heavy blows   chop   blanch   grate   saute   Half-n-half Clue