Cooking Methods and Techniques

to cook food using dry heat in an oven

• grill

• broil

• bake

• cook

to cook food in a liquid that is bubbling rapidly

• boil

• broil

• bake

• simmer

to cook food in liquid just below boiling, small bubbles

• steam

• simmer

• roast

• boil

to cook food using dry heat, typically in an oven at a higher temperature than baking

• grill

• bake

• broil

• roast

to cook food over direct heat, usually on a grate

• bake

• broil

• grill

• sear

to cook food using the vapor from boiling water

• sear

• steam

• simmer

• boil

to cook food gently in simmering liquid

• poach

• steam

• boil

• simmer

to cook food quickly, in a small amount of oil, over medium-high heat

• fry

• sear

• saute

• broil

to cook food in hot fat or oil

• saute

• sear

• fry

• broil

to cook food, typically vegetables, in boiling water quickly then place into ice water to stop the cooking process

• simmer

• poach

• boil

• blanch