Technique	Description	Equipment Required	Key Chemicals	Uses
Boiling	Cooking food in water at 100°C	Pot	Water	Pasta, vegetables
Steaming	Cooking food with vapor from boiling water	Steamer	Water	Vegetables, fish
Sautéing	Cooking food quickly in a small amount of fat	Pan, spatula	Oil, butter	Meats, vegetables
Baking	Cooking food by surrounding it with hot air	Oven, baking sheet	Heat	Bread, pastries
Roasting	Cooking food evenly in an oven	Oven, roasting pan	Heat	Meats, vegetables
Frying	Cooking food in hot oil or fat	Frying pan, oil	Oil	Chicken, potatoes
Blanching	Briefly boiling food and then cooling it in ice water	Pot, ice bath	Water, ice	Vegetables, fruits
Grilling	Cooking food over an open flame or hot surface	Grill, tongs	Heat	Meats, vegetables
Mixing	Combining ingredients to create a uniform mixture	Bowl, whisk	NaN	Batter, dressings
Fermenting	Using microorganisms to convert sugars into acids or alcohol	Fermentation vessel	Yeast, bacteria	Bread, yogurt
Emulsifying	Combining two immiscible liquids into a stable mixture	Whisk, blender	Oil, vinegar	Salad dressings, mayonnaise
Marinating	Soaking food in a seasoned liquid before cooking	Marinating container	Acid, oil, spices	Meats, tofu
Reducing	Concentrating flavors by simmering a liquid	Saucepan	NaN	Sauces, soups
Dehydrating	Removing moisture from food to preserve it	Dehydrator	NaN	Fruits, herbs
Chopping	Cutting food into smaller pieces	Knife, cutting board	NaN	Prep work for recipes
Peeling	Removing the skin from fruits or vegetables	Peeler, knife	NaN	Fruits, potatoes
Zesting	Removing the outer layer of citrus peels	Zester, grater	Citrus oils	Flavoring, garnishing
Blending	Using a blender to combine ingredients into a smooth mixture	Blender	NaN	Smoothies, soups
Servinging	Presenting food for consumption	Plates, utensils	NaN	Final step in meals
Whipping	Incorporating air into a mixture to create volume	Whisk, mixer	Air	Cream, eggs
Proofing	Allowing dough to rise before baking	Warm environment	Yeast	Breads, pastries
Simmering	Cooking food gently just below boiling point	Pot	Water, broth	Soups, sauces
Caramelizing	Cooking sugar to create a deep flavor	Pan	Sugar	Desserts, sauces
Crystallizing	Forming solid crystals from a solution	Cooling environment	Sugar, water	Candy, preserves
Smoking	Cooking food by exposing it to smoke from burning wood	Smoker, wood chips	Smoke	Fish, meats
Braised	Slow cooking food in a small amount of liquid	Dutch oven	Liquid, heat	Tough cuts of meat
Braising	Cooking meat slowly with liquid	Dutch oven	Liquid, heat	Stews, pot roasts
Skillet Cooking	Making meals in a flat pan on the stove	Skillet	NaN	Breakfast, stir-fries
Microwaving	Cooking food using microwave radiation	Microwave	NaN	Quick meals, reheating
Stewing	Cooking food slowly in liquid	Pot	Liquid	Soups, meat dishes
Pasta Cooking	Boiling pasta until tender	Pot	Water, salt	Pasta dishes
Curing	Preserving food using salt or sugar	Cool environment	Salt, sugar	Meat, fish
Injecting	Infusing meat with marinade or brine	Injector	Marinade	Flavor enhancement
Peeling Garlic	Removing the outer skin from garlic cloves	Knife	NaN	Flavor in dishes
Infusing	Extracting flavors by soaking ingredients in liquid	Jar, heat	Water, alcohol	Teas, oils
Clarifying	Removing impurities from a liquid	Pot, strainer	NaN	Stocks, butters
Segmentation	Cutting citrus fruits into sections	Knife	NaN	Garnishing, salads
Scalding	Heating liquid just to the boiling point	Pot	Milk, water	Culinary preparations
Whisking	Combining ingredients using a whisk for aeration	Whisk, bowl	NaN	Batter, sauces
Mincing	Finely chopping food into small pieces	Knife, chopping board	NaN	Garlic, herbs
Simmering Stocks	Slowly cooking bones and vegetables in water	Large pot	Bones, vegetables	Soups, sauces
Grating	Shredding food into small pieces using a grater	Grater	NaN	Cheese, vegetables
Garnishing	Adding decorative elements to a dish	NaN	Herbs, sauces	Presentation
Carving	Slicing meat into portions	Knife, cutting board	NaN	Meats, poultry
Microwaving Vegetables	Cooking vegetables quickly in a microwave	Microwave	NaN	Vegetables
Gathering Ingredients	Collecting all necessary components for a recipe	NaN	NaN	Prep work
Separating Eggs	Dividing yolk and whites for recipes	Bowl, separator	NaN	Baking, cooking
Preparing Stock	Making a flavorful liquid from bones or vegetables	Pot	Bones, vegetables	Soups, risottos
Rolling Dough	Flattening dough with a rolling pin	Rolling pin	NaN	Pastries, pizza
Laminating Dough	Creating layers in pastry for flakiness	Dough, butter	NaN	Croissants, puff pastry
Freezing	Preserving food by lowering temperature	Freezer, containers	NaN	Baked goods, meals
Temperatures Checking	Ensuring proper cooking temperatures using a thermometer	Thermometer	NaN	Meat dishes
Scoring	Making shallow cuts on food to control cooking	Knife	NaN	Breads, meats
Plating	Arranging food artfully on a plate	Plate, tweezers	NaN	Presentation
Layering	Building a dish by stacking ingredients	NaN	NaN	Lasagna, desserts
Spicing	Adding spices to enhance flavor	NaN	Spices	All dishes
Tasting	Sampling food to check flavor and seasoning	NaN	NaN	Quality control
Grilling Vegetables	Cooking vegetables on a grill for flavor	Grill, oil	NaN	Side dishes
Flavor Pairing	Combining ingredients that complement each other	NaN	NaN	Recipe development
Temperature Control	Managing cooking heat levels for optimal results	Heat source	NaN	All techniques
Gluing Ingredients	Binding ingredients together, often with eggs or starch	NaN	Eggs, flour	Baking
Adjusting Flavor	Alter seasoning to improve dish taste	NaN	NaN	Culinary adjustments
Batch Cooking	Preparing large quantities of food for future consumption	Containers	NaN	Meal preparation
Flavor Infusion	Extracting flavors by soaking various ingredients	NaN	NaN	Cooking, beverages
Roasting Garlic	Baking garlic cloves for sweetness	Oven, foil	Garlic	Flavoring dishes
Flowers Cooking	Using edible flowers for decoration and flavor	NaN	NaN	Garnishes, salads
Creating Purees	Blending food into a smooth consistency	Blender, food processor	NaN	Soups, sauces
Cooking Under Pressure	Using a pressure cooker for faster cooking	Pressure cooker	NaN	Rice, meats
Creating Crusts	Forming a crust on meats or pastries	NaN	NaN	Baked goods, sautéed meats
Making Sauces	Combining ingredients to create a liquid complement	Pan, whisk	Stock, butter	Pasta, meats
Measuring Ingredients	Accurate quantification of components	Measuring cups, spoons	NaN	Baking, cooking
Making Dumplings	Wrapping ingredients in dough before cooking	Dough, filling	NaN	Asian dishes
Making Custards	Cooking a mixture of milk and eggs gently	Saucepan, whisk	Milk, eggs	Desserts
Crusting	Covering food in breadcrumbs or flour before cooking	NaN	Breadcrumbs, flour	Fried foods
Cooking Pasta	Boiling pasta in salted water until al dente	Pot, timer	Water, pasta	Entrée
Mixing Dough	Combining flour, water, and other ingredients for bread	Mixer, bowl	Flour, yeast	Bread making
Coating Foods	Dipping food into batter or glaze before cooking	NaN	Batter, glaze	Fried foods
Making Pizza Dough	Preparing a specific type of yeast dough for pizza	NaN	Flour, yeast	Pizza making
Creating Flavored Oils	Infusing oils with herbs and spices	NaN	Olive oil, herbs	Salad dressings
Making Ice Cream	Freezing a creamy mixture while churning	Ice cream maker	Cream, sugar	Desserts
Chilling Foods	Cooling foods quickly to prevent spoilage	NaN	Ice, water	Preservation
Candling Eggs	Checking egg quality by holding it against a light	Light source	NaN	Egg grading
Microwave Cooking	Using microwave for quick cooking methods	NaN	NaN	Versatile cooking
Baking Bread	Creating baked goods from dough through heat	Oven	NaN	Breads
Making Soup Stock	Preparing a base for soups from simmered ingredients	NaN	NaN	Soups
Cooking Risotto	Stirring rice gently while adding broth gradually	Pot, spoon	Rice, broth	Italian dishes
Making Gnocchi	Preparing soft dumplings from potatoes and flour	NaN	Potatoes, flour	Pasta dish
Brining	Soaking food in a salt water solution to enhance moisture	NaN	Salt, water	Meat preparation
Freezing Herbs	Preserving fresh herbs for future use	Ice cube trays	Herbs, water	Flavoring
Making Pesto	Blending basil, nuts, and oil into a sauce	Blender	Basil, nuts	Pasta dishes
Preparing Marinara Sauce	Cooking tomatoes and spices for a sauce	Pot	Tomatoes, garlic	Pasta sauce
Making Jam	Cooking fruit and sugar to preserve as spread	Pot	Fruit, sugar	Spread, desserts
Creating Flavored Butters	Mixing butter with herbs and spices	NaN	Butter, herbs	Spreads, cooking
Making Salsa	Chopping and mixing tomatoes, onions, peppers	NaN	Tomatoes, onions	Condiment
Roasting Vegetables	Cooking vegetables in the oven until caramelized	Oven	NaN	Sides, salads
Cooking with Herbs	Infusing dishes with fresh or dried herbs	NaN	Herbs	Flavoring
Adjusting Acidity	Balancing flavors in a dish with acid like vinegar	NaN	Vinegar, lemon	Salad dressings
Making Meringue	Whipping egg whites and sugar into peaks	Mixer, bowl	Egg whites, sugar	Desserts
Sifting Flour	Removing lumps from flour for smooth baking	Sifter	Flour	Baking
Toasting Bread	Browning bread through heat	Toaster	NaN	Breakfast, sandwiches
Preparing Salad Dressing	Whisking together oil and vinegar and seasonings	NaN	Oils, vinegars	Salads
Creating Flavored Broth	Adding spices and vegetables to water for flavor	NaN	Water, vegetables	Soup base
Making Confit	Slow-cooking food in its fat at low temperature	NaN	Fat, meat	Preservation technique
Adjusting Texture	Using techniques to alter lightness or crunchiness	NaN	NaN	Baking, cooking
Creating a Roux	Cooking flour with fat to thicken sauces	NaN	Flour, butter	Soups, sauces
Cooking with Wine	Using wine in cooked dishes for added aroma	NaN	Wine	Flavoring
Folding Ingredients	Gently combining mixtures to keep air in	NaN	NaN	Baking, soufflés
Charring Foods	Cooking over high heat for a burnt flavor	NaN	NaN	Grilling, barbecuing
Making Chutney	Cooking fruits, vinegar and spices for a condiment	NaN	Fruits, sugar	Condiment
Making Pudding	Cooking milk, sugar, and starch until thickened	NaN	Milk, cornstarch	Desserts
Making Granola	Baking oats with sweeteners and nuts	NaN	Oats, honey	Breakfast
Steeping	Soaking food in liquid to extract flavor	NaN	Herbs, tea	Infusions
Creating Fond	Scraping browned bits off a pan for flavor	NaN	NaN	Sauces
Making Bagels	Boiling and baking bread for chewy texture	NaN	Flour, yeast	Breakfast
Confit Garlic	Slow-cooking garlic cloves in oil for richness	NaN	Garlic, oil	Flavoring food
Candied Fruits	Cooking fruit in sugar syrup for sweetness	NaN	Sugar, fruit	Desserts
Making Tarts	Preparing crusts with fillings baked until golden	NaN	Flour, butter	Desserts
Making Croissants	Layering dough with butter for flakiness	NaN	Flour, butter	Pastry
Cake Decorating	Applying frosting and embellishments on cakes	NaN	Frosting, tools	Desserts
Opening Shellfish	Using a knife to safely access meat	NaN	Shellfish, knife	Seafood
Making Pasta	Mixing and kneading dough to form pasta shapes	NaN	Flour, water	Italian dishes
Smoking Spices	Toasting spices over smoke for depth of flavor	NaN	Spices	Seasoning
Extracting Oils	Collecting essential oils from plants	NaN	Herbs, extraction device	Flavoring
Making Fritters	Frying small portions of batter with fillings	NaN	Batter, fillings	Snacks
Steaming Dumplings	Cooking dumplings over boiling water	NaN	Dumplings	Dim sum
Making Biscotti	Twice baking cookies for crunch	NaN	Flour, nuts	Snacks
Making Cheesecake	Creating a baked or unbaked cheese dessert	NaN	Cheese, crust	Desserts
Making Tapenade	Blending olives, capers for a spread	NaN	Olives, capers	Appetizers
Preparing Beef Stroganoff	Combining beef with cream and mushroom sauce	NaN	Beef, mushrooms	Entrees
Poaching Eggs	Cooking eggs gently in simmering water	NaN	Eggs	Breakfast
Creating Salsas	Using raw vegetables and herbs for a condiment	NaN	Tomatoes, onions	Condiment
Preparing Chicken Curry	Cooking chicken with spices and sauce	NaN	Chicken, spices	Entrees
Making Bread Pudding	Using stale bread in a sweet or savory dish	NaN	Bread, milk	Desserts
Making Horseradish Sauce	Grating horseradish root with vinegar	NaN	Horseradish, vinegar	Condiment
Preparing Ceviche	Marinating raw seafood in citrus juices	NaN	Seafood, lime	Entrees
Creating Curry Paste	Blending spices and herbs for curries	NaN	Spices	Curry dishes
Making salsa verde	Blending tomatillos with peppers and herbs	NaN	Tomatillos, cilantro	Condiment
Making Chocolate Ganache	Combining chocolate with cream for a glaze	NaN	Chocolate, cream	Desserts
Making Meatballs	Mixing ground meat with herbs and spices	NaN	Ground meat, herbs	Entrees
Poaching Fruits	Cooking fruits gently in syrup	NaN	Fruits, sugar	Desserts
Basting Meats	Applying fat or liquid to meat while cooking	NaN	Butter, stock	Flavoring
Making Croutons	Cubing bread and toasting for salad toppings	NaN	Bread, oil	Salads
Preparing Casseroles	Layering ingredients in a baking dish for cooking	NaN	Veggies, protein	Baked dishes
Creating Sauerkraut	Fermenting chopped cabbage in salt	NaN	Cabbage, salt	Preservation
Making Pappardelle	Cutting wide noodles for pasta dishes	NaN	Flour, egg	Pasta dishes
Perfecting Pancakes	Making breakfast cakes from batter	NaN	Flour, eggs	Breakfast
Making Fettuccine	Creating flat, thick pasta from dough	NaN	Flour, eggs	Italian dishes
Creating Quiche	Filling a pastry crust with eggs and fillings	NaN	Eggs, cream	Breakfast, brunch
Cooking Fajitas	Sizzling marinated meat served with tortillas	NaN	Meat, spices	Mexican dishes
Using a Mandoline	Slicing vegetables thinly and uniformly	NaN	Vegetables	Food prep
Preparing Eggs Benedict	Layering poached eggs with hollandaise on English muffins	NaN	Eggs, sauce	Brunch
Creating Stuffed Peppers	Filling peppers with rice and meat mixture	NaN	Peppers, stuffing	Entrees
Creating Chowder	Thick soup made with milk and seafood	NaN	Milk, seafood	Soups
Preparing Tomato Sauce	Cooking tomatoes with seasonings for pasta	NaN	Tomatoes, spices	Sauce
Creating Enchiladas	Wrapping tortillas with fillings and baking	NaN	Tortillas, fillings	Mexican dishes
Cooking Risotto	Constantly stirring rice and adding broth for creaminess	NaN	Rice, broth	Italian dishes
Making Tofu Scramble	Cooking crumbled tofu with spices for breakfast	NaN	Tofu, spices	Breakfast
Grating Cheese	Shredding cheese for melting or topping dishes	NaN	Cheese	Food prep
Preparing Bruschetta	Topping toasted bread with tomatoes and herbs	NaN	Bread, tomatoes	Appetizer
Making Shepherd's Pie	Layering meat and vegetables topped with mashed potatoes	NaN	Ground meat, potatoes	Entrees
Making Spanish Rice	Cooking rice with spices and tomatoes for flavor	NaN	Rice, tomatoes	Sides
Preparing Falafel	Mixing chickpeas into patties and frying	NaN	Chickpeas, spices	Snacks, wraps
Making Dosas	Fermenting rice and lentils for pancakes	NaN	Rice, lentils	Indian dishes
Creating Butter Cream Frosting	Whipping butter and sugar for cake topping	NaN	Butter, sugar	Baking
Making Banoffee Pie	Layering bananas, cream and caramel on a biscuit base	NaN	Bananas, caramel	Desserts
Preparing Pozole	Simmering hominy with meat and spices for soup	NaN	Hominy, meat	Soups
Making Ramen Broth	Slow cooking bones and vegetables for complex flavor	NaN	Bones, spices	Japanese dishes
Cooking Quinoa	Boiling or steaming quinoa until fluffy	NaN	Quinoa	Salads, sides
Adding Pesto to Pasta	Mixing pesto sauce into cooked pasta	NaN	Pesto, pasta	Entree
Making Split Pea Soup	Simmering split peas with vegetables for a thick soup	NaN	Split peas, vegetables	Soups
Preparing Biryani	Cooking layered rice and meat with spices	NaN	Rice, meat	Indian dishes
Making Fondue	Melting cheese for dipping breads and vegetables	NaN	Cheese, wine	Appetizer
Making Gravy	Using pan drippings and stock to create a sauce	NaN	Drippings, stock	Sides
Preparing Sushi Rolls	Rolling rice and fillings in seaweed sheets	NaN	Rice, fillings	Japanese dishes
Making Kimchi	Fermenting vegetables for a side dish	NaN	Vegetables, spice mix	Korean dishes
Preparing Casserole Dishes	Baking layered dishes for meals	NaN	Veggies, meat	Baked meals
Creating Chocolate Mousse	Whipping chocolate and cream to a fluffy dessert	NaN	Chocolate, cream	Desserts
Making Chili	Simmering beans, meat and spices for a hearty dish	NaN	Beans, meat	Entrees
Crafting Smoothies	Blending fruits and liquids into drinks	NaN	Fruits, yogurt	Drinks
Making Stuffed Shells	Filling pasta shells with ricotta and baking	NaN	Shells, cheese	Italian dishes
Making Pudding Cups	Layering pudding with whipped cream and toppings	NaN	Pudding, toppings	Desserts
Creating Tabbouleh	Chopping parsley and mixing with bulgur and tomatoes	NaN	Bulgur, herbs	Salads
Preparing Lobster Rolls	Cooking lobster and mixing with mayo in a roll	NaN	Lobster, bread	Seafood dish
Making Stuffed Zucchini	Filling zucchini with meat and baking until tender	NaN	Zucchini, stuffing	Entrees
Crafting Ceviche	Preparing fresh seafood marinated in citrus juices	NaN	Seafood, lime	Appetizer
Cooking Couscous	Steaming granules of wheat to fluff up	NaN	Couscous	Sides
Creating Citrus Salad	Combining various citrus fruits with a dressing	NaN	Citrus fruits	Salads
Making Pumpkin Pie	Baking a pie crust filled with spiced pumpkin mix	NaN	Pumpkin, spices	Desserts
Preparing Macaroni and Cheese	Baking pasta with cheese sauce until bubbly	NaN	Pasta, cheese	Entrees
Making Scones	Baking quick breads with sweet or savory ingredients	NaN	Flour, baking powder	Brunch
Crafting Egg Salad	Mixing chopped eggs with mayo and spices	NaN	Eggs, mayo	Sandwich filling
Preparing Lobster Bisque	Blending lobster meat into creamy soup	NaN	Lobster, cream	Soups
Cajun Seasoning blend	Creating a spice mix commonly used in Cajun cooking	NaN	Spices	Flavoring
Preparing Chicken Marsala	Cooking chicken in a mushroom wine sauce	NaN	Chicken, marsala	Italian dish
Making Potato Salad	Combining boiled potatoes with dressing and onions	NaN	Potatoes, mayo	Salads
Baking Hash Browns	Shredding potatoes and baking for crispy texture	NaN	Potatoes	Breakfast
Preparing Bakery-Style Cookies	Mixing butter and sugar for large cookies	NaN	Butter, sugar	Desserts
Cocktail Mixing	Combining spirits and flavors for drinks	NaN	Spirits, mixers	Beverages
Roasting Sweet Potatoes	Cooking sweet potatoes until caramelized	NaN	Sweet potatoes	Sides
Preparing Beef Stew	Simmering chunks of beef with vegetables for comfort	NaN	Beef, veggies	Soups
Making Pizza Sauce	Cooking tomatoes with garlic and herbs for topping	NaN	Tomatoes, seasonings	Pizza
Trekking with Recipes	Exploring varied cuisines and dishes	NaN	NaN	Culinary adventure
Creating A Roux for Gumbo	Making a dark roux for gumbo flavor	NaN	Flour, fat	Soups
Chopping Onions	Cutting onions finely or roughly for various dishes	NaN	Onions	Food prep
Preparing Vegetable Stir-Fry	Quickly cooking vegetables in a wok with sauces	Wok, spatula	Vegetables, soy sauce	Entrees
Cooking Polenta	Boiling cornmeal until thick and creamy	NaN	Cornmeal	Sides
Making Fruit Compote	Cooking fruits with sugar to create a sauce	NaN	Fruits, sugar	Desserts
Preparing Baked Ziti	Layering pasta with cheese and sauce and baking	NaN	Pasta, cheese	Casserole
Making Clam Chowder	Simmering clams and potatoes in cream-based soup	NaN	Clams, cream	Soups
Cooking Shrimp Scampi	Sautéing shrimp in garlic butter sauce	NaN	Shrimp, butter	Pasta dishes
Blending Avocado Smoothie	Combining avocado, milk, and honey for a drink	NaN	Avocado, milk	Breakfast
Roasting Coffee Beans	Heating green coffee beans to create roast	NaN	Beans	Beverages
Creating Granola Bars	Mixing oats, nuts, and sweeteners into bars	NaN	Oats, nuts	Snacks
Making Dipping Sauces	Whipping up sauces for appetizers or chips	NaN	Ingredients	Condiments
Cooking Sweet and Sour Chicken	Frying chicken and tossing in sweet and sour sauce	NaN	Chicken, sauce	Entrees
Preparing Greek Salad	Mixing tomatoes, lettuce, olives, and feta	NaN	Vegetables, feta	Salads
Preparing Savory Crepes	Filling thin pancakes with meats and veggies	NaN	Flour, eggs	Breakfast
Making S'mores	Layering chocolate and marshmallows between crackers	NaN	Chocolate, marshmallows	Desserts
Cooking Grits	Boiling corn-based dish until creamy	NaN	Grits	Breakfast
Preparing Savory Muffins	Baking muffins with cheese and vegetables	NaN	Flour, cheese	Breakfast
Mixing Dough for Pretzels	Combining ingredients and twisting dough	NaN	Flour, yeast	Snacks
Cooking Chicken Fried Rice	Stirring chicken and veggies into fried rice	Wok, spatula	Rice, chicken	Entrees
Brewing Herbal Tea	Steeping herbs and boiled water for tea	NaN	Herbs	Beverages
Creating Vegetable Stock	Simmering vegetables to create a base for soups	NaN	Vegetables	Soups
Preparing Chicken Salad	Mixing cooked chicken with mayo for a salad	NaN	Chicken, mayo	Sandwich filling
Making Coddled Eggs	Gently cooking eggs in water until set	NaN	Eggs	Breakfast
Grilling Corn on the Cob	Cooking corn in its husk on the grill	NaN	Corn	Sides
Flattening Meat with a Mallet	Pounding meat for tenderness and size	NaN	Meat mallet	Cooking
Creating Cold Brew Coffee	Steeping coffee grounds in cold water	NaN	Coffee	Beverages
Making Meatloaf	Combining ground meat, eggs, and breadcrumbs into loaf	NaN	Ground meat	Dinner
Creating Tapenade	Blending olives with herbs and oil for spread	NaN	Olives	Dips
Baking Lemon Bars	Preparing a tangy dessert with shortbread crust	NaN	Lemon, sugar	Desserts
Making Meat Skewers	Threading meat and vegetables onto skewers and grilling	NaN	Meat, vegetables	Entrees
Making Crème Brûlée	Baking custard and torching sugar for topping	NaN	Cream, sugar	Desserts
Preparing Boeuf Bourguignon	Slow cooking beef in red wine and vegetables	NaN	Beef, wine	Entrees
Making Bruschetta Topping	Mixing tomatoes with garlic and basil for topping	NaN	Tomatoes	Appetizer
Creating Lemonade	Mixing lemon juice, water, and sugar	NaN	Lemon, sugar	Beverages
Preparing Asian Slaw	Mixing cabbage with dressing and toppings	NaN	Cabbage, spices	Salads
Creating Pesto Pasta	Tossing pasta with blended basil pesto	NaN	Pasta, pesto	Entrees
Making Tofu Stir Fry	Stir frying tofu with assorted vegetables	NaN	Tofu, vegetables	Entrees
Making Applesauce	Cooking apples with sugar for a simple sauce	NaN	Apples, sugar	Condiments
Preparing Chow Mein	Stir frying noodles and vegetables with sauce	NaN	Noodles, veggies	Entrees
Baking Oatmeal Cookies	Making cookies with oats and raisins	NaN	Oats, raisins	Desserts
Creating Spinach Dip	Baking or mixing spinach with cream and cheese	NaN	Spinach, cheese	Dips
Making Vegetable Curry	Simmering assorted vegetables in curry sauce	NaN	Vegetables, curry	Entrees
Preparing Goat Cheese Salad	Mixing greens with goat cheese and vinaigrette	NaN	Greens, cheese	Salads
Creating Grilled Vegetable Platter	Grilling assorted vegetables and serving	NaN	Vegetables	Sides
Cooking Meatball Soup	Simmering meatballs in broth for soup	NaN	Meatballs, broth	Soups
Making Clafoutis	Baking fruit in a pancake-like batter	NaN	Fruit, flour	Desserts
Preparing Chicken Piccata	Sautéing chicken in lemony caper sauce	NaN	Chicken, capers	Entrees
Making Nut Butters	Blending nuts into a creamy spread	NaN	Nuts	Dips, spreads
Creating Gyoza	Filling dumplings with meat and steaming or frying	NaN	Dumplings, meat	Appetizer
Cooking Bacon	Heating cured pork until crispy	NaN	Bacon	Breakfast
Preparing Stuffed Acorn Squash	Filling squash halves with grains and veggies	NaN	Squash, stuffing	Entrees
Making Chocolate Chip Cookies	Mixing dough with chocolate chips and baking	NaN	Flour, chocolate	Desserts
Preparing Chicken Tikka	Marinating and grilling chicken in spices	NaN	Chicken, spices	Entrees
Making Raspberry Sorbet	Blending raspberries and sugar for a frozen treat	NaN	Raspberries, sugar	Desserts
Creating Chocolate Truffles	Rolling ganache into balls and coating in chocolate	NaN	Chocolate, cream	Desserts
Baking Stuffed Peppers	Filling and baking peppers with stuffing	NaN	Peppers, filling	Entrees
Making Spring Rolls	Wrapping vegetables in rice paper and rolling	NaN	Rice paper, veggies	Appetizers
Preparing Pancake Batter	Combining flour, milk, and eggs into batter	NaN	Flour, eggs	Breakfast
Making Homemade Pizza	Top dough with sauce and toppings before baking	NaN	Dough, toppings	Entrees
Baking Vegetable Lasagna	Layering pasta with vegetables and cheese before baking	NaN	Noodles, cheese	Entrees
Blending Sauces	Mixing together multiple sauces for flavor	NaN	Sauces	Food prep
Preparing Quacamole	Mashing avocados and mixing with spices	NaN	Avocados	Dips
Making Lemon Meringue Pie	Baking pie filled with lemon and topped with meringue	NaN	Lemon, eggs	Desserts
Creating Rice Casserole	Layering rice with proteins and baking	NaN	Rice, protein	Casserole
Preparing Coleslaw	Mixing cabbage, carrots, and dressing for salad	NaN	Cabbage	Salad
Making Chocolate Milkshake	Blending ice cream, milk, and chocolate	NaN	Milk, ice cream	Beverages
Making Apple Pie	Baking spiced apples in pie crust	NaN	Apples	Desserts
Creating Pineapple Fried Rice	Stir frying rice with pineapple and shrimp	NaN	Rice, shrimp	Entrees
Preparing Eggplant Parmesan	Layering eggplant with sauce and cheese before baking	NaN	Eggplant	Entrees
Making Beef Tacos	Filling tortillas with seasoned ground beef	NaN	Tortillas	Mexican dishes
Mixing Ice Cream Floats	Combining soda with ice cream for a treat	NaN	Soda, ice cream	Beverages
Making Vegetable Samosas	Filling dough with spiced veggies and frying	NaN	Vegetable, dough	Appetizers
Preparing Caprese Salad	Layering slices of tomato, mozzarella, and basil	NaN	Tomatoes, cheese	Salads
Making Crab Cakes	Combining crab with breading and frying	NaN	Crab, breadcrumbs	Appetizers
Preparing Ramen Noodles	Cooking instant noodles and adding toppings	NaN	Noodles, seasoning	Quick meal
Making Yogurt Parfait	Layering yogurt, fruit, and granola in a cup	NaN	Yogurt, fruit	Breakfast
Cooking Teriyaki Chicken	Grilling chicken glazed with teriyaki sauce	NaN	Chicken, sauce	Entrees
Baking Fruit Crisp	Combining fruit with a crumb topping and baking	NaN	Fruit, sugar	Desserts
Making Mushroom Risotto	Stir cooking arborio rice with mushrooms and broth	NaN	Mushrooms, rice	Entrees
Writing Recipes	Documenting cooking instructions for dishes	NaN	NaN	Culinary creativity
Creating Cheese Board	Arranging cheeses, fruits, and nuts for serving	NaN	Cheese, fruits	Appetizers
Building a Charcuterie Board	Compiling meats, cheeses, and breads for presentation	NaN	Meats, cheeses	Appetizers
Making Garden Salad	Mixing fresh lettuce and veggies with dressing	NaN	Greens, dressing	Salads
Grilling Cheese Sandwiches	Frying sandwiches until cheese is melted and bread is crisp	NaN	Bread, cheese	Breakfast
Making Full English Breakfast	Cooking bacon, eggs, beans, and toast	NaN	Bacon, eggs	Breakfast
Cooking Beet Salad	Mixing cooked beets with goat cheese and nuts	NaN	Beets, cheese	Salads
Preparing Stuffed Avocado	Filling avocado halves with tuna or chicken salad	NaN	Avocado, filling	Lunch
Making Crispy Potato Wedges	Baking seasoned potatoes until golden brown	NaN	Potatoes	Sides
Cooking Bangers and Mash	Serving sausages over mashed potatoes with gravy	NaN	Sausages, potatoes	Entrees
Baking Zucchini Bread	Mixing grated zucchini into a sweet bread	NaN	Zucchini	Desserts
Cooking Stuffed Cabagge	Wrapping meat in cabbage leaves and simmering	NaN	Cabbage, meat	Entrees
Making Grilled Cheese and Tomato Soup	Pairing sandwiches with soup	NaN	Bread, soup	Lunch
Superfood Smoothie Making	Combining nutrient-rich ingredients into a drink	NaN	Fruits, greens	Breakfast
Cooking Braised Short Ribs	Slow cooking beef ribs in red wine	NaN	Beef, wine	Entrees
Making Chocolate Fudge	Melting chocolate and sweeteners to set into dessert	NaN	Chocolate	Desserts
Preparing Shrimp Tacos	Filling tortillas with seasoned shrimp and toppings	NaN	Shrimp	Mexican dishes
Making Bagel Sandwiches	Layering meats and veggies in bagels	NaN	Bagels	Lunch
Making Cilantro Lime Rice	Cooking rice with cilantro and lime for flavor	NaN	Rice	Sides
Creating Stuffed Potatoes	Filling baked potatoes with cheese and bacon	NaN	Potatoes, cheese	Sides
Preparing Banana Bread	Baking bread enriched with mashed bananas	NaN	Bananas, flour	Desserts
Baking Frozen Pizza	Heating pre-prepared pizzas in the oven	NaN	Pizza	Lunch
Making Sweet Potato Fries	Slicing sweet potatoes and baking until crispy	NaN	Sweet potatoes	Sides
Cooking Chicken Alfredo	Creamy sauce over pasta with chicken and cheese	NaN	Pasta, chicken	Entrees
Slow Cooking Stews	Letting flavors develop in slow cookers	NaN	Meat, veggies	Soups
Making Orange Chicken	Battering and frying chicken tossed in sweet sauce	NaN	Chicken, sauce	Entrees
Creating Pancake Toppings	Mixing fruits and syrups into pancake toppings	NaN	Fruits, syrup	Breakfast
Preparing Prosciutto Melon	Wrapping ham around sweet cantaloupe	NaN	Prosciutto, melon	Appetizer
Making Turkey Burgers	Forming ground turkey patties and grilling	NaN	Turkey	Entrees