Cookery

Cookery is the art, technology, science and craft of preparing food for consumption. Cooking techniques and ingredients vary widely across the world, from grilling food over an open fire to using electric stoves, to baking in various types of ovens, reflecting unique environmental, economic, and cultural traditions and trends.

Types of cooking

There are various methods of cooking that encompass a variety of techniques. Some of these include:

• Baking
• Boiling
• Frying
• Grilling
• Steaming
• Roasting

Cooking tools

Cooking requires a number of different tools and pieces of equipment, including:

• Oven
• Stove
• Grill
• Cooking utensils
• Pots and pans
• Cutting tools
• Mixing bowls

Health and safety

Cooking can also affect the nutritional values of food, making it a critical aspect of nutrition. It can also pose a risk if not done properly, including risks from foodborne illness, burns, or equipment malfunction.

Cultural and historical aspects

Cooking has been a part of human history since the discovery of fire and has been influenced by various cultures and civilizations. It has also played a role in the development of trade, agriculture, and industry.

See also

• List of cooking techniques
• List of food preparation utensils
• List of ovens

References

Cookery Resources
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