Cooking techniques.

1. BakeCook food in the dry, hot air of an oven, all the way through.282 recipes
2. WhiskBeat with quick strokes to mix things smooth or to fill them with air.189 recipes
3. SimmerCook in liquid that is just below a boil, with small bubbles that rise now and then.169 recipes
4. SautéCook small pieces fast in a little fat in a hot pan, moving them often.132 recipes
5. RestLeave food alone for a few minutes, off the heat or before it cooks.115 recipes
6. FoldMix gently with a spatula, lifting from the bottom, so the air stays in.91 recipes
7. SearBrown the outside of food in a very hot pan to build a crust and deep flavor.80 recipes
8. RoastCook food uncovered in a hot oven until the outside browns and crisps.72 recipes
9. ToastHeat nuts, seeds, spices, grains or bread until they brown and smell nutty.56 recipes
10. MarinateLeave food in a mix of salt, acid, oil and flavor before you cook it.44 recipes
11. KneadPush, fold and turn dough over and over until it turns smooth and stretchy.27 recipes
12. ReduceCook a liquid uncovered so water steams off and it thickens and gets stronger.27 recipes
13. SteamCook food in the hot steam over boiling water, with a lid on.27 recipes
14. BoilHeat liquid until big bubbles roll up all the time, even when you stir.24 recipes
15. CaramelizeCook sugar, or food with sugar in it, until it turns golden brown and sweet.15 recipes

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