To cut crosswise is to do the opposite, along the horizontal axis. The difference between the two is perhaps most obvious in chopping onions. A crosswise cut will produce flat discs of onion which ...

Ever find yourself confused when a recipe tells you to cut something lengthwise or crosswise? Not to worry. Here's how to ...

CUT beef strips crosswise into small cubes. HEAT oil in nonstick saucepot. Add beef and cook until browned and juices evaporate, stirring often. ADD onion, green pepper and cumin and cook until ...