To gently swirl contrasting ingredients into one another using a spoon, spatula, knife or whisk.

To combine or soak food such as meats, poultry, fish, vegetables or fruits with aromatic ingredients like spices, sauces or juices to add flavour or to tenderise. Marinating times vary from minutes to hours to overnight, depending on what the recipe calls for.

To cut or chop food into fine and irregular pieces. Particularly meats such lamb, beef, pork or poultry. Minced meat is used to make burger patties or meatballs.

To slowly heat wine or cide with spices and sugar.