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Topic-Related Verbs - Verbs Related to Preparing Food Using Heat

Here you will learn some English verbs referring to preparing food using heat such as "bake", "fry", and "grill".

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to cook
to cook
[Verb]

to make food with heat

Ex: I love to cook scrambled eggs with cheese for breakfast. 
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to overcook

to cook food for too long or at too high a temperature, resulting in a loss of flavor, texture, or nutritional value

Ex: Be careful not to overcook the vegetables, as they will become mushy. 
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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 fry
to fry
[Verb]

to cook in hot oil or fat

Ex: He decided to fry the shrimp for the pasta dish. 
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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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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 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 stew
to stew
[Verb]

to cook something at a low temperature in liquid in a closed container

Ex: Stew the beef with vegetables and broth in a slow cooker for several hours until it's tender. 
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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 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 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 braise
to braise
[Verb]

to cook food at a low temperature with a small amount of liquid in a closed container

Ex: Braise the beef in a covered pot with red wine and broth until it's tender. 
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to saute
to saute
[Verb]

to quickly fry food in a small amount of hot oil

Ex: Saute the onions and garlic in olive oil until they are soft and fragrant. 
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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 stir-fry

to cook small pieces of meat or vegetables by constantly moving them around in very hot oil

Ex: Stir-fry the chicken and vegetables in a wok with sesame oil until they are tender-crisp. 
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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 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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