| A | B |
| shallow cuts in surface of food | score |
| to cut food into small squar 1/2" pieces | cube |
| to cut food into smaller 1/4" pieces | dice |
| to cut food by rubbing against a rough surface | grate |
| to cut off a very thin layer of peel | pare |
| to cut food into small irregular pieces | mince |
| to incorporate air into a mixture to make it light and fluffy | whip |
| to make food smooth and thick | puree |
| to thoroughly mix foods using an over-and-over motion | beat |
| to force food through a sieve to mix, incorporate air, and remove lumps | sift |
| to beat together fat and sugar | cream |
| to gently combine foods using a rubber scraper | fold |
| to coat a food with a dry ingredient | dredge |
| to brush or pour liquid over food | baste |