autoclave |
to sterilize or cook in an autoclave. [1/2 definitions] |
bake |
to cook using dry heat at a moderately high temperature. [2/5 definitions] |
boil1 |
to cook by boiling. [1/8 definitions] |
braise |
to cook slowly in a small amount of liquid in a covered pot, esp. after sauteeing in fat. |
broil1 |
to cook at high temperature with heat coming from one direction, as on a grill or in an oven. [1/6 definitions] |
cabin cruiser |
a power-driven boat with a cabin so equipped that passengers can wash, cook, and sleep on board. |
candy |
to cook in sugar syrup or otherwise prepare so as to coat with sugar crystals or glaze. [2/5 definitions] |
caramelize |
to cook (food containing natural sugar) to the point wherein liquids and natural sugar are released and create a sweet and nutty-tasting brown syrup. [1/2 definitions] |
chafing dish |
a lidded dish or pot, supported on a metal frame with a candle or other heating device beneath it, and used to cook food at the table or keep it hot. |
char1 |
to cook or burn so that the surface is blackened; scorch. [1/4 definitions] |
charcoal |
to cook with charcoal, esp. on a grill. [2/7 definitions] |
chef |
a skilled or professional cook, esp. one in charge of a hotel or restaurant kitchen. |
cookable |
combined form of cook. |
fricassee |
to cook (poultry or meat) by browning and stewing. [1/2 definitions] |
fry1 |
to cook in hot butter, oil, or other fat. [2/7 definitions] |
griddle |
to cook on a griddle. [1/2 definitions] |
keep house |
to clean, cook, and take care of other typical household tasks. |
overcook |
to cook for a longer period than necessary or desired. |
overdo |
to cook too long or at too high a temperature; overcook. [1/4 definitions] |
pan-broil |
to cook over direct heat in an uncovered frying pan, using little or no grease. |
parboil |
to cook partially by immersing in boiling water for a brief time. |