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Bacteria

a microorganism causing disease


Basting

keeping food moist during the cooking process by regularly pouring fat (or liquids) over it with a spoon


Blanching

submerging food (usually fruit or vegetables) in boiling water for a brief moment, and after removing them from the heat, to run icy water over to halt the cooking process


Boiling

heating a liquid medium, usually water, to a state where steam vapour and bubbles appear. Food is submerged in the liquid and cooked until soft


Braising

to fry food briefly before putting it in a sealed container in an oven to roast


Browning

the process of making a food product slightly darker in colour, typically by applying intense, direct heat to it