1. To coat food with flour or breadcrumbs before cooking.
2. To cook food by direct heat under a flame or heating element.
2. To moisten food with liquid while cooking to add flavor.
3. To cook food by direct radiant heat.
4. To brown the surface of food quickly at high heat.
4. To cook slowly and for a long time in liquid.
5. To thoroughly combine different ingredients together.
6. To cook food by dry heat, usually in an oven.
7. A particular preparation or type of food.
8. To remove liquid from food using a colander or sieve.
9. To discolor the surface of food or a cookware.
10. To apply a shiny coating or layer of sauce to food.
11. To cook food gently in liquid below its boiling point.
12. To cook food quickly in a small amount of fat over high heat.
13. A shallow cooking vessel with straight sides and a long handle.
14. To crush boiled food into a smooth, lump-free consistency.
15. To cut food into thin, flat pieces.
16. To prepare food by applying heat to it.
17. To transfer liquid or contents from one container to another.
18. To cook food in hot oil or fat.