<p>Baking and roasting both use indirect heat to surround foods and cook from all sides. The term roasting is used when cooking meats or vegetables, and baking is used when making bread, rolls, and cakes. Technically, these cooking methods are the same, but baking is usually performed at lower temperatures than roasting.</p>
<p>This cooking technique involves submerging food in water that has been heated to the boiling point of 212 degrees Fahrenheit. The boiling water produces large bubbles, which keep foods in motion while they cook. The expression slow boil means that the water has just started to produce large, slow-moving bubbles but is not quite heated to the boiling temperature. A full boil occurs at the boiling point and results in fast-moving, rolling bubbles. Steam is also released from the water as it boils.</p>
<p>Sautéing is performed over a burner in a hot, shallow pan and uses a small amount of oil or fat to coat food for even browning. This method cooks foods very quickly so it’s best to keep the food moving by tossing or flipping. Sauté is a French word that translates to “jump”. To achieve great results with sautéing, make sure the oiled pan is hot before adding any food, don’t overcrowd the pan with too many items, and stir or toss frequently.</p>
<p>Simmering is also a gentle method of cooking foods but uses higher temperatures than poaching, usually between 180 degrees and 205 degrees Fahrenheit. This temperature range lies below the boiling point and produces tiny bubbles. To achieve a simmer, first bring water to the boiling point and then lower the temperature.</p>
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<p>The key difference between stewing and braising is that foods are completely submerged in hot liquid while stewing instead of being partially submerged. Smaller cuts of meat are used in a stew, but the method of slow cooking at low heat is the same. As the stew cooks, fibrous vegetables break down and fat and collagen from the meats melt away. The result is a thick, flavorful gravy filled with tender bites of meat and soft vegetables.</p>