A. absorb to soak up. Foods will absorb flavors from sauces and seasonings.. B. bake to cook food with dry, indirect heat, usually in an oven.. barbecue, barbeque to cook food on a barbecue or grill over open flames.. baste to pour oil, drippings, or other liquids like stock over food as it cooks to keep it moist.. batter to coat food in a batter before cooking. . Battered foods are usually ...