Recipes and Cooking Techniques

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Whipping

the process of beating food (e.g. cream or eggs) quickly to allow air to infuse it, resulting in a greater volume of the original food item

Whisking

incorporating air into liquid food (e.g. cream or eggs) by beating it rapidly. Can be done manually with a hand-held whisk, or with the help of an appliance known as an electrical beater