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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Topic-Related Verbs
to cook [verb]

to make food with heat

Ex: The chef cooks a delicious meal in the restaurant .

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

Ex: Overcooking pasta can lead to a mushy texture and loss of firmness .
to bake [verb]

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

Ex: Bake the chicken breasts in the oven until they are cooked through and golden .
to fry [verb]

to cook in hot oil or fat

Ex: She loves to fry mushrooms with garlic and butter .
to grill [verb]

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

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to roast [verb]

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

Ex: Roast the whole chicken over the fire on a rotisserie for a delicious and crispy skin .
to toast [verb]

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

Ex: They decided to toast the cheese on top of the French onion soup until it 's bubbling and golden .
to stew [verb]

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

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to brown [verb]

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

Ex: The chef carefully browns the onions until they are caramelized and golden .

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

Ex: It 's convenient to microwave frozen vegetables for a fast side dish .

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

Ex: When making homemade caramel popcorn , it 's crucial to caramelize the sugar and butter mixture to perfection .

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

Ex: The chef recommends braising the pork shoulder in a Dutch oven for several hours .
to saute [verb]

to quickly fry food in a small amount of hot oil

Ex: The chef sautes the shrimp in a pan with garlic and lemon for a flavorful appetizer .
to crisp [verb]

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

Ex: The chef crisps the bread crumbs in a skillet for a crispy topping on pasta .

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

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

Ex: She enjoys barbecuing vegetables and kebabs on the charcoal grill .
to broil [verb]

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

Ex: The chef broils chicken breasts in the oven with barbecue sauce for a smoky flavor .