1. Heating sugar until it turns golden brown and releases a rich aroma

2. Cutting ingredients into small, uneven pieces

3. Soaking food in a seasoned liquid before cooking

4. Applying a layer of ingredients evenly on a surface

4. Adding salt, pepper, herbs, or spices to enhance flavor

5. Keeping food gently cooked just below its boiling point

6. Coating food with a dry ingredient before cooking

7. Cooking food in the oven with dry heat, usually uncovered

8. Cooking food in an oven by dry heat

9. Mixing together ingredients until they are well combined

9. Cooking food by direct heat, usually in the oven

10. Browning the surface of food through hot, intense heat

11. Cooking food by exposing it to steam from boiling water

12. Cooking food on a grate over an open flame or heat source

12. Rubbing food against a grater to obtain small shreds

13. Quickly cooking food in a small amount of fat

14. Mixing ingredients together in a circular motion

15. Heating water or any liquid until it reaches its boiling point

16. Coating food with a shiny and flavorful liquid

17. Pressing or crushing food into a soft and smooth mixture

18. Removing the outer layer of fruits, vegetables, or shrimp

19. Cutting ingredients into thin, flat pieces

20. Finely chopping ingredients into tiny pieces

21. Gently combining ingredients together using a spatula

21. Cooking food in hot oil or fat

22. Cutting ingredients into small, even cubes