To cook using dry heat in an oven
Bake
To cook food in a very hot liquid (usually water)
Boil
To change from solid to liquid by heating
Melt
To cook food, for example chicken, by putting it into oven
Roast
To add flavour by adding salt, pepper or herbs
Pinch
To boil gently
Simmer
To cook food by passing steam through it
Steaming
To cook food like chips or doughnuts in hot oil quickly
deep fry
To cook certain foods in a shallow pan in a little bit of oil.
Fry
To cut into pieces with short, strong cutting motions with sharp instruments
Chop
To cut the food into small shreds by rubbing it on a rough surface
Grate
To remove the skin of vegetables and fruit
Peel
To press firmly, usually using your hands
Squeeze
The process of putting a spoon into the bowl of ingredients and moving it around.
Stirrring
A thin piece of food that is cut from something bigger.
Slice
Transferring one liquid from one container to another.
Pour
