To cut food into small irregular pieces. (a)  

What does it mean to combine mixtures by gently cutting down through the mixture and turning over near the surface using a rubber spatula?

Pour liquid over a food as it cooks, using a baster or spoon.

What does it mean to combine all ingredients until smooth? (a)  

To set an oven to the desired cooking temperature in advance of using it, so that it has time to reach that temperature before putting the food in to be cooked.

To spread a thin layer of butter or oil on a pan to prevent food from sticking to the pan.

To stir or mix an ingredient in over and over motion until smooth is to ....

To cut food as small as possible into very fine pieces. (a)  

To remove lumps and add air to an ingredient by shaking it through a mesh screen.

What does it mean to cut a very thin layer of peel from fruits and vegetables?

To shred food by rubbing it against a grater so that it results in very fine particles