Bake - To cook food in an oven using dry heat. Example: Baked potatoes.
Boil - To cook food in boiling water. Example: Boiled eggs.
Broil - To cook food using direct heat from an oven or grill. Example: Broiled steak.
Chop - To cut food into small pieces. Example: Chopped vegetables.
Cook - To prepare food by heating it. Example: Cooked rice.
Dice - To cut food into small cubes. Example: Diced onions.
Fry - To cook food in hot oil or fat. Example: Fried chicken.
Grill - To cook food using a grill or barbecue. Example: Grilled vegetables.
Knead - To work dough with your hands to make it smooth and elastic. Example: Kneaded bread dough.
Mince - To cut food into very small pieces. Example: Minced garlic.
Poach - To cook food gently in a liquid that is barely simmering. Example: Poached eggs.
Roast - To cook food in an oven using dry heat. Example: Roast beef.
Saute - To cook food in a small amount of oil or fat over high heat. Example: Sauteed mushrooms.
Simmer - To cook food in liquid over low heat. Example: Simmered soup.
Slice - To cut food into thin pieces. Example: Sliced bread.
Steam - To cook food using steam from boiling water. Example: Steamed vegetables.
Stir-fry - To cook food quickly over high heat while stirring constantly. Example: Stir-fried vegetables.
Whip - To beat ingredients together to incorporate air and make them fluffy. Example: Whipped cream.
Whisk - To beat ingredients together with a whisk to blend them thoroughly. Example: Whisked eggs.
Blanch - To briefly cook food in boiling water and then immediately transfer it to ice water. Example: Blanched vegetables.
Braise - To cook food slowly in a small amount of liquid in a covered pot. Example: Braised beef.
Caramelize - To cook sugar until it turns brown and has a caramel flavor. Example: Caramelized onions.
Deglaze - To add liquid to a pan in which food has been cooked and scrape up the browned bits on the bottom. Example: Deglazed a pan with wine.
Glaze - To coat food with a sweet or savory mixture to give it a shiny appearance. Example: Glazed ham.
Marinate - To soak food in a mixture of liquids and seasonings to add flavor and tenderize it. Example: Marinated chicken.
Sear - To cook food quickly over high heat to brown the surface. Example: Seared steak.
Season - To add salt, pepper, or other spices to food to enhance its flavor. Example: Seasoned vegetables.
Stuff - To fill a cavity in food with a mixture of ingredients. Example: Stuffed peppers.
Tenderize - To make meat more tender by pounding or marinating it. Example: Tenderized steak.
Zest - To scrape the outer layer of citrus fruits for use as a flavoring. Example: Zested a lemon.