Bring a pot of water to a boil, lightly salt it, add a vegetable (such as a potato), and cook until tender when pierced with a fork.

Add a little oil to a pan and heat it over high heat. Add enough finely chopped vegetables to fit in the pan, and cook for a few minutes, stirring constantly.

Pat a slice of vegetable or meat dry with a paper towel, preheat the grill, and cook over direct high heat on both sides until grill marks appear.

Preheat the oven, place a vegetable on a baking sheet, and monitor it as it cooks by checking its color and texture rather than relying on the time.