| A | B |
| Simmer | To cook in liquid that is barely at the boiling point. |
| Skim | To remove a substance from the surface of a liquid. |
| Slice | To cut into thin, flat pieces. |
| Sliver | To cut into long, slender pieces. |
| Snip | To cut into small bits with kitchen shears. |
| Sprinkle | To scatter drops of liquid or particles of powder over the surface of a food. |
| Steam | To cook with vapor produced by a boiling liquid. |
| Steep | To soak in hot liquid. |
| Sterilize | To make free from microorganisms. |
| Stew | To cook one food or several foods together in a seasoned liquid for a long period. |