Braise
You can use this cooking technique on meat or veggies. First, brown your food in pan with butter or oil, then cook it in a covered pot at low heat for the amount of time specified in your recipe.

Broil
To broil, expose food to direct heat by using the broiler (located under a gas or electric range), or by cooking in an electric broiler, or over an open fire.

Chopping
This refers to slicing something into pieces, generally in cubes, with a knife.

Mincing
Nine times out of ten, you will read this word in association with garlic. Mincing means to chop into very small pieces. Feeling lazy? Cooking Tip: Cheat a little and use a garlic press instead.

Puree
If a recipe calls for puree, toss the ingredient(s) into a blender and blend until it is smooth.

Roasting
This cooking term refers to cooking foods uncovered in an oven at high temperatures.