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Cooking Methods

Cooking methods refer to various techniques used to prepare food. Common methods include: 1. **Boiling**: Cooking food in water at high temperatures. 2. **Roasting**: Cooking food evenly in an oven, usually at high heat. 3. **Grilling**: Cooking food over direct heat, often on a grid or grill. 4. **Steaming**: Cooking food using steam from boiling water, preserving nutrients. 5. **Sautéing**: Cooking food quickly in a small amount of oil or fat over medium-high heat. 6. **Baking**: Similar to roasting, but typically for doughs and batters, using an oven. Each method affects flavor, texture, and nutritional value.

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    Cooking methods refer to the various techniques used to prepare food. Common methods include baking (cooking food with dry heat in an oven), boiling (cooking in water or broth at high temperatures), frying (cooking in oil or fat), steaming (using vapor from boiling water), grilling (cooking over an open flame or hot surface), and roasting (cooking food evenly in an oven). Each method affects the flavor, texture, and nutritional value of the food. Choosing the right cooking method can enhance the taste and overall enjoyment of a dish.