to spoil food by cooking it for too long or at a temperature that's too high
burn
to cut food into small cubes or squares
dice
to cut into small pieces with a sharp knife
chop
to cut tiny slices from cheese, vegetables, chocolate, etc.
grate
to cook in hot steam from boiling water
steam
a plant used for adding flavour to food
herb
to turn a solid substance into a liquid by heating
melt
to move a spoon or other implement around to mix something -
stir
to prepare food for eating
cook
to take or cut the skin off a vegetable or fruit
peel
to cook food in hot oil, butter or fat
fry
to crush food like cooked potato until it's a smooth mass
mush
To cook in an oven
bake