- beat: mix well using a spoon or mixer until smooth
- chop: using a knife or food processor, cut into small bits
- fold: using a spatula, scoop up ingredient and turn it over
- garnish: decorate with additional food
- grate: using a grater, make tiny slivers
- mix: combine ingredients evenly
- pare: cut off outer covering with a knife or vegetable parer
- slice: using a knife, cut in uniform flat pieces
- stir: mix in a circular or figure eight motion
- tear: use fingers to break into pieces