To cook food with dry heat in an oven. - Bake
To cook food on a roast or spit over coals. - Roast
To moisten food while it is cooking in order to keep it from drying out and to add flavor. - Braise
To cook in water that has reached 212 degrees F. - Boil
To cook meat or vegetables first by browning and then by gently simmering in a small amount of liquid in a covered pan until very tender. - Stew
To coat with crumbs or cornmeal before cooking. - Bread
To cook directly over or under high heat in an oven. - Broil
To cook over a high heat, usually on the stove, in order to brown the outside of food. - Sear
To loosen the brown bit from a pan by adding liquid and then scraping the bits off the pan. - Deglaze
To coat uncooked food, usually with flour, cornmeal, or bread crumbs. - Coat
To rub the inside of a cooking dish or pan with fat or oil, to prevent sticking. - Grease
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of cooking worksheet for middle school.
