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Sauté	Cook quickly in a small amount of fat over fairly high heat		cooking-terms
Simmer	Cook gently in liquid just below boiling, with small bubbles		cooking-terms
Boil	Heat liquid until it bubbles rapidly		cooking-terms
Poach	Cook gently in barely simmering liquid		cooking-terms
Steam	Cook with hot vapor from boiling water		cooking-terms
Blanch	Boil briefly then cool in ice water		cooking-terms
Braise	Brown then cook slowly in a covered pot with liquid		cooking-terms
Roast	Cook in the oven with dry heat		cooking-terms
Bake	Cook food in the oven		cooking-terms
Broil	Cook with strong heat from above		cooking-terms
Grill	Cook over direct heat on an open grate		cooking-terms
Sear	Brown the surface of food quickly over high heat		cooking-terms
Fry	Cook in hot fat		cooking-terms
Deep fry	Cook while completely covered in hot oil		cooking-terms
Stir-fry	Cook small pieces quickly in a hot pan while stirring		cooking-terms
Pan-fry	Cook in a shallow layer of fat		cooking-terms
Saute pan	A wide pan with straight sides		cooking-terms
Reduce	Boil a liquid until some evaporates and it thickens		cooking-terms
Deglaze	Add liquid to a hot pan to loosen browned bits		cooking-terms
Marinate	Soak food in a flavorful liquid before cooking		cooking-terms
Baste	Spoon juices or fat over food while it cooks		cooking-terms
Caramelize	Cook sugar or onions until they turn brown and sweet		cooking-terms
Dice	Cut into small even cubes		cooking-terms
Mince	Chop into very tiny pieces		cooking-terms
Chop	Cut into pieces of no set size		cooking-terms
Slice	Cut into thin flat pieces		cooking-terms
Julienne	Cut into thin matchstick strips		cooking-terms
Chiffonade	Cut leafy herbs into thin ribbons		cooking-terms
Grate	Rub food on a grater to make small shreds		cooking-terms
Zest	The thin colored outer skin of citrus		cooking-terms
Peel	Remove the outer skin		cooking-terms
Core	Remove the center of a fruit		cooking-terms
Mash	Crush food until soft		cooking-terms
Puree	Blend food until completely smooth		cooking-terms
Whisk	Beat quickly with a wire tool to mix or add air		cooking-terms
Whip	Beat to add air and make light and fluffy		cooking-terms
Beat	Mix vigorously with a spoon or mixer		cooking-terms
Cream	Beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy		cooking-terms
Fold	Gently mix a light mixture into a heavier one without losing air		cooking-terms
Knead	Press and stretch dough with your hands		cooking-terms
Proof	Let yeast dough rise		cooking-terms
Cut in	Work cold fat into flour with a pastry cutter or knives		cooking-terms
Sift	Pass dry ingredients through a sieve to remove lumps		cooking-terms
Strain	Separate liquid from solids with a sieve		cooking-terms
Drain	Pour off liquid		cooking-terms
Season	Add salt, pepper or spices to improve flavor		cooking-terms
Garnish	A decoration added to a dish		cooking-terms
Mise en place	Having all ingredients prepped and ready before cooking (meez on plahs)		cooking-terms
Preheat	Heat the oven to the right temperature before baking		cooking-terms
Rest (meat)	Let cooked meat sit so juices spread through		cooking-terms
Al dente	Pasta cooked to be firm when bitten (Italian: to the tooth)		cooking-terms
Roux	A cooked mix of flour and fat used to thicken sauces		cooking-terms
Emulsion	A smooth mix of liquids that don't normally mix, like oil and vinegar		cooking-terms
Stock	A flavorful liquid made by simmering bones or vegetables		cooking-terms
Broth	A seasoned liquid made by simmering meat or vegetables		cooking-terms
Glaze	A shiny coating on food		cooking-terms
Dredge	Coat food lightly in flour or crumbs		cooking-terms
Batter	A thin mixture of flour and liquid		cooking-terms
Dough	A thick mixture of flour and liquid that can be shaped		cooking-terms
Leavening	Something that makes baked goods rise, like yeast or baking powder		cooking-terms
Yeast	Living organism that makes bread dough rise		cooking-terms
Baking soda vs baking powder	Soda needs an acid to work; powder already contains one		cooking-terms
Tablespoon abbreviation	Tbsp		cooking-terms
Teaspoon abbreviation	tsp		cooking-terms
Pinch	About one-sixteenth of a teaspoon, what you can hold between two fingers		cooking-terms
Dash	A very small amount, less than a teaspoon		cooking-terms