Cooking

Cooking is the process of preparing food by using heat. This encompasses a variety of techniques, methods, tools, and combinations of ingredients to create dishes that are safe to eat and palatable. Cooking can involve baking, boiling, frying, grilling, steaming, and other methods of applying heat to raw ingredients. The practice may be done for sustenance, enjoyment, or social occasions and varies widely across different cultures and cuisines. Cooking not only transforms raw ingredients into meals but also allows for creativity and expression, as well as the preservation of traditional recipes and culinary arts. The discipline of cooking can range from basic food preparation to sophisticated culinary techniques used in professional kitchens.