To cook in oil
FRY
To cook using vapour
STEAM
To cook in water
BOIL
To cook using a grill
BROIL
To cook something such as bread or a cake in an oven
BAKE
To cook gently just below boiling point
SIMMER
To cook in hot oil for a short time while stirring
STIR-FRY
Not fresh
STALE
Cooked in a way that is still red inside
RARE
Not cooked
RAW
To add salt or spices to food that you are cooking
SEASON
To take off the skin of fruit or vegetables
PEEL
To cut food into small pieces
CHOP
An extra dish of food, for example vegetables or salad, that is served with the main dish, sometimes on a separate plate
SIDE DISH
A small alcoholic drink before a meal
APERITIF
A small amount of food eaten before a meal or as the first part of it
APPETIZER
