cooking techniques

Cooking techniques refer to the various methods used to prepare food. Common techniques include boiling, where food is cooked in water at high temperatures; sautéing, which involves cooking food quickly in a small amount of oil over high heat; and baking, where food is cooked by surrounding it with dry heat in an oven. Other techniques include grilling, where food is cooked over an open flame; steaming, which uses steam to cook food gently; and roasting, where food is cooked in an oven with dry heat, often enhancing flavor and texture. Each technique affects taste and appearance.