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Definitions by Definitive Positive

(With reference to food) To cook or be cooked by immersing in boiling water or stock.
Boil the potatoes until they are cooked.
Boil by Definitive Positive April 16, 2020
To add salt, herbs, pepper, or other spices to food.
Season the meat so that it tastes better.
Season by Definitive Positive April 16, 2020
To make or prepare by combining various ingredients.
Please mix the cake batter. Then, put it in the oven.
Mix by Definitive Positive April 16, 2020
To cook food by dry heat without direct exposure to a flame, typically in an oven or on a hot surface.
Did you bake the cake yet?
Bake by Definitive Positive April 16, 2020
Stir cooking ingredients vigorously with a fork, whisk, or beater to make a smooth or frothy mixture. See also Mix Stir Combine
Next, you must beat the eggs before you put it in the mixture.
Beat by Definitive Positive April 16, 2020
To move a spoon or other implement around in a liquid or other substance in order to mix it thoroughly.
Stir by Definitive Positive April 16, 2020