Cooking verbs

To cook in an oven, such as bread, cookies, or cake.

• Bake

• Blanch

• Boil

• Broil

To cook briefly in boiling water or steam, usually to remove the skin or soften the texture.

• Bake

• Blanch

• Boil

• Broil

To shred food into small pieces using a grater.

• Grate

• Grill

• Grind

• Chop

Cook over an open flame or a hot surface to add a smoky flavor to food.

• Fry

• Infuse

• Chop

• Grill

Crush or pulverize food into small particles using a grinder or food processor.

• Grate

• Infuse

• Grind

• Chop

Work dough with your hands to develop gluten and create a smooth, elastic texture.

• Knead

• Julienne

• Lard

• Marinate

To cut food into very small pieces using a knife or food processor.

• Mix

• Mince

• Pan-fry

• Melt

To cook food, usually eggs or fish, by gently simmering it in a liquid, such as water or broth.

• Puree

• Preheat

• Parboil

• Poach

Cook food quickly in a small amount of oil or butter over high heat, stirring constantly.

• Reduce

• Roast

• Season

• Saute

Cut food into thin, narrow strips, such as shredding cheese or shredding chicken for tacos.

• Roast

• Shred

• Reduce

• Slice