Rubbing the outer layer of skin (e.g., a vegetable) with the sharp edge of a knife to remove the outer skin.

• pare

• peel

• scrape

• cut

To rub food against a grater to get small particles

• shred

• scrape

• mash

• grate

Folding and pressing with the palm of your hand, and turning the dough until it is smooth and elastic

• flute

• knead

• mix

• stir

Mixing with a repeated motion, using a spoon, electric, or rotary beater.

• beat

• mix

• stir

• knead

Rubbing shortening on the side of cookware or bakeware

• mix

• beat

• grate

• grease

To spread a liquid coating on a food using a pastry brush

• grease

• dredge

• oil

• brush

Putting dry ingredients through a fine sieve to incorporate air

• mix

• sift

• blend

• whip

Combining two or more ingredients thoroughly together

• mix

• whip

• sift

• blend

Combining a delicate mixture with a more solid material very gently

• beat

• whip

• blend

• fold

Browning with direct heat

• grate

• mix

• roast

• toast