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Food and Drink Preparation - Dry Heat Cooking Methods

Here you will learn some English words related to dry heat cooking methods such as "roast", "sear", and "broil".

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Words Related to Food and Drink Preparation
to bake
to bake
[Verb]

to cook food, usually in an oven, without any extra fat or liquid

Ex: Bake the cookies at 350°F for 10-12 minutes until golden brown. 
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to blind bake

a baking technique where a pastry crust is partially or fully baked before adding the filling

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to barbecue

to grill food over fire, adding flavor with marinades or spices

Ex: He loves to barbecue burgers and hot dogs on the grill during summer cookouts. 
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to grill
to grill
[Verb]

to cook food directly over or under high heat, typically on a metal tray

Ex: Grill the burgers over medium heat for about 5 minutes on each side. 
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Maillard reaction

a chemical reaction between amino acids and reducing sugars that results in the browning and flavor development of food when heated

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to roast
to roast
[Verb]

to cook something, especially meat, over a fire or in an oven for an extended period

Ex: Roast the turkey in the oven at 350° F for several hours until it's golden brown and juicy. 
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to sear
to sear
[Verb]

to quickly cook the surface of food at high heat to develop a crust or color

Ex: The chef seared the steak on high heat to create a caramelized crust. 
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to broil
to broil
[Verb]

to cook food, especially meat or fish, under or over direct heat

Ex: Broil the salmon fillets in the oven until they are golden and crispy on top. 
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to broast
to broast
[Verb]

to cook food, typically chicken, in a manner that it is first marinated, coated in flour, and then pressure-cooked

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to brown
to brown
[Verb]

to cook or heat something until it turns a golden or darker color

Ex: Brown the meat in a hot skillet before adding it to the stew. 
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to caramelize

to heat sugar or other foods until it becomes a golden brown color and develops a rich flavor and aroma

Ex: The chef decided to caramelize the onions for a sweet and savory flavor in the dish. 
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to charbroil

to grill food on a hot grill or open flame to achieve a charred or smoky flavor and a distinctive grilled texture

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to dry-roast

to cook food, typically nuts, seeds, or spices, in a dry skillet or pan without the addition of any oil or fat

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to oven-cook

to cook food in an oven

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to hibachi

to cook food on a traditional Japanese grill, usually involving grilling, searing, or cooking over high heat

Ex: They decided to hibachi their dinner on the patio, grilling steak and vegetables over the open flames. 
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to microwave

to heat or cook something, especially food, in a microwave

Ex: Microwave the leftovers for two minutes on high power. 
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to charboil

to grill or barbecue food over direct high heat

Ex: The chef charbroiled the burgers to perfection, giving them a delicious smoky flavor. 
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to chargrill

to cook food, especially meat or fish, at a very high temperature

Ex: The chef chargrilled the steak to perfection, giving it a delicious smoky flavor. 
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to crisp
to crisp
[Verb]

to make something crunchy by removing moisture, often through cooking or baking

Ex: Crisp the bacon in the oven until it's golden and crunchy. 
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to griddle

to cook food on a flat, heated surface, often without the use of additional oil or fat, until it is cooked to desired doneness

Ex: She griddled the pancakes until they were golden brown on both sides. 
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to nuke
to nuke
[Verb]

to heat or cook food rapidly using a microwave oven

Ex: In a rush, he decided to nuke a frozen dinner in the microwave for a quick meal. 
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to pop
to pop
[Verb]

to cook food in hot oil or fat until it bursts open or becomes crispy, such as popcorn

Ex: She popped the corn kernels in a hot pan with a bit of oil, creating a bowl of fluffy popcorn. 
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to put on
to put on
[Verb]

to begin cooking or heating something, especially on a stove

Ex: I'll put on the kettle for some tea. 
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to reheat
to reheat
[Verb]

to warm previously cooked food

Ex: She reheated yesterday's leftovers for lunch. 
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to spatchcock

to split and flatten a poultry or game bird for cooking

Ex: He watched a tutorial on how to spatchcock game birds. 
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to toast
to toast
[Verb]

to make food such as bread or cheese brown by heating it

Ex: Toast the bread until it's golden brown and crispy. 
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to zap
to zap
[Verb]

to heat or cook food quickly using a microwave oven

Ex: Before serving the pizza slices, I'll zap them in the microwave to make them warm and delicious. 
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to preheat

to heat a grill or an oven before putting food in it

Ex: She preheats the oven before baking cookies. 
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to warm through

to gently heat previously cooked or chilled food to bring it to a desired temperature

Ex: The chef warmed the sauce through to enhance its flavors. 
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