cooked
No longer raw
Cooked describes food that has been heated to prepare it for eating: a cooked breakfast, cooked vegetables.
Beyond the kitchen, cooked means ruined or doomed—if you're cooked, your situation is hopeless: Once the evidence came out, he was cooked.
In Australian slang, cooked describes someone exhausted, intoxicated, or mentally fried: I'm absolutely cooked after that shift.
Cooked by dry heat
- boiledHeated until bubbling
- steamedHeated by vapor
- roastedCooked uncovered with heat
- grilledCooked on metal bars
simmered · braised · poached · fried · sautéed · broiled · blanched · stewed
Appetizing, not sweet
- seasonedFlavored or battle-tested
- umamiFifth taste sensation
- flavorfulHaving strong taste
- aromaticPleasantly strong-smelling
spiced · herbed · salted · peppered · buttery · garlicky · caramelized · rich
Damaged by heat
- blackenedDarkened by burning
- scorchedBurned on surface
- overdoneExcessive in degree
- carbonizedConverted to carbon
singed · crisped · caramelized · blistered · well-done · crispy · crusty · charcoal
Suitable for use now
- doneNo longer in progress
- finishedBrought to an end
- throughFrom start to finish
- well-doneFully cooked or praised
medium · rare · medium-rare · rested
Moderately heated, or friendly
- heatedWarmed or passionate
- hotHaving much warmth
- pipingTubes for fluid transport
- sizzlingHissing from heat
steaming · lukewarm · tepid · scalding · bubbling · cooling · room-temperature
Prepared at one's residence
- gourmetConnoisseur of fine cuisine
- traditionalFollowing long-held customs
- fusionJoining into unity
- rusticRural and unrefined
refined · wholesome · hearty · nourishing · satisfying
baked
Cooked by dry heat
grilled · simmered · braised · poached · fried · sautéed · broiled · blanched · stewed · marinated
savory
Appetizing, not sweet
aromatic · spiced · herbed · salted · peppered · buttery · garlicky · caramelized · rich · zesty
burnt
Damaged by heat
carbonized · singed · crisped · caramelized · blistered · well-done · crispy · crusty · charcoal · darkened
ready
Suitable for use now
well-done · medium · rare · medium-rare · rested
tender
Soft or sore
soft · flaky · fork-tender · melting · silky · creamy · firm · crispy · crunchy · chewy
warm
Moderately heated, or friendly
sizzling · steaming · lukewarm · tepid · scalding · bubbling · cooling · room-temperature
homemade
Prepared at one's residence
- gourmetConnoisseur of fine cuisine
- traditionalFollowing long-held customs
- fusionJoining into unity
rustic · refined · wholesome · hearty · nourishing · satisfying
- home cookingMeals prepared at residence
- cook upDevise or invent
- pressure cookerSealed pot using steam
- slow cookerAppliance for gradual simmering
- cooked upInvented or fabricated
- cooking showBroadcast teaching meal preparation
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