What are some common cooking terms and their definitions?

Some common cooking terms include:

1. Saute: To cook food quickly in a small amount of oil or butter over high heat.
2. Simmer: To cook food gently in liquid at a temperature just below boiling.
3. Boil: To cook food in liquid at a temperature where bubbles rise and break the surface.
4. Bake: To cook food in an oven using dry heat.
5. Broil: To cook food under direct heat in an oven or on a grill.
6. Roast: To cook food in an oven using dry heat, usually at a higher temperature than baking.
7. Grill: To cook food over direct heat, usually on a grill or barbecue.
8. Blanch: To briefly cook food in boiling water, then immediately transfer to ice water to stop the cooking process.
9. Mince: To finely chop food into very small pieces.
10. Marinate: To soak food in a mixture of liquids and seasonings to add flavor before cooking.