Cutting, slicing, dicing, and shredding are the most basic food preparation techniques. These techniques are used to break food down into smaller pieces so that it can be cooked more easily.

Blanching is a technique used to cook food quickly in hot water. This is often done to vegetables before they are cooked in another way, such as stir frying or sauteing.

Stir frying is a technique used to cook food quickly in a hot pan. This is often done with vegetables and meat.

Sauteing is a technique used to cook food quickly in a hot pan. This is often done with vegetables.

Roasting is a technique used to cook food in an oven. This is often done with meat.

Baking is a technique used to cook food in an oven. This is often done with vegetables.

Grilling is a technique used to cook food on a grill. This is often done with meat.