| A | B |
| reduce | to simmer in a liquid so some of it evaporates and concentrates the flavor |
| parcook | to partly cook food |
| parboil | to partly cook by boiling |
| parbake | to partly cook by baking |
| blanch | to partly cook by boiling or steaming |
| glaze | to add a shine to the food |
| deglaze | to swirl a liquid in a pan to dissolve cooked particles of food |
| sweat | to cook in fat over low heat |
| sear | to brown the surface of food quickly |
| season | to enhance the natural flavor |
| flavor | to add a new taste to food |