Here's a Chart of common cooking methods

Here's a Chart of common cooking methods and their characteristics:

Cooking Method	Description	Best For
Boiling	Cooking food in boiling water	Pasta, vegetables, eggs
Steaming	Cooking food over boiling water	Vegetables, fish, dumplings
Grilling	Cooking food over an open flame	Hamburgers, steaks, vegetables
Roasting	Cooking food in an oven	Vegetables, meats, poultry
Baking	Cooking food in an oven with dry heat	Bread, cakes, cookies
Frying	Cooking food in hot oil	French fries, fried chicken, tempura
Sautéing	Cooking food in a small amount of oil or butter over high heat	Stir-fries, omelets, seared meat
Braising	Cooking food in a small amount of liquid over low heat	Pot roast, stew, chili
Poaching	Cooking food in simmering liquid	Eggs, fish, chicken
Sous Vide	Cooking food in a vacuum-sealed bag in a precisely controlled water bath	Steak, fish, vegetables

Note: This chart is not exhaustive and some cooking methods may have overlap in terms of what foods they are best for.