| A | B |
| Blend | Stir until the ingredients are compeltely mixed. |
| Whip | Beat fast with and electric mixer. |
| Cream | Blend until smooth and fluffy. |
| Toss | Tumble ingredients lightly with a spoon and fork. |
| Beat | Mix or stir quickly, bringing teh contents of the bowl to the top and down again. |
| Stir | Move the ingredients in a ciruclar motion to mix or prevent burning. |
| Combine | Mix two or more ingredients together. |
| Fold | Mix two or more items together by very carefully folded them. |
| Puree | To put food through a blender, food processor, food mill or strainer so that it becomes a smooth, thick mass. |
| Blend | Mix ingredients together thoroughly until they’re completely uniform. |
| Cut in | This is a way to mix shortening and flour. Use a pastry blender or two knives and a cutting motion. |
| Mix or combine | Both these terms usually mean to stir different ingredients together. |
| Whip | To add air to increase volume. Beat very rapidly with a beater, mixer or wire whisk. |