Cook beats a mixture (5)

I believe the answer is:

baste

'cook' is the definition.
(thesaurus)

'beats a mixture' is the wordplay.
'a mixture' is an anagram indicator.
'beats' with letters rearranged gives 'BASTE'.

(Other definitions for baste that I've seen before include "Abets (anag.)" , "Keep moisturised when baking" , "Sew" , "Pour hot cooking juices over" , "Moisten (a roast)" .)

I've seen this clue in The Globe and Mail.

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