Cooking Terms

Front

To bring an oven to a certain temp before using it

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preheat

Front

To add salt, pepper, herbs and other seasonings

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season

Front

To soak food in a sauce before cooking

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marinate

Front

To rub a surface with fat, such as shortening, oil, or butter

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grease

Front

To cook in liquid that is just below the boiling point

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simmer

Front

To cook with dry heat, usually in an oven

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bake

Front

To heat a liquid until bubbles rise constantly to the surface

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boil

Front

To cook large cuts meat, chicken, or turkey in the oven by dry heat

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roast

Front

To cook in a small amount of fat, like butter or oil, such as onions & vegetables

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sauté

Front

To cook in hot fat such as grease

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fry