Choose a recipe or decide what dish you want to make
Gather all ingredients
Gather all needed tools and cookware
Wash your hands
Prepare the ingredients by washing, peeling, chopping, or measuring
Heat the pan, pot, oven, or other cooking equipment as needed
Follow the recipe steps in order
Stir, flip, mix, or check the food as required
Cook until the food is done
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed
Serve the food on a plate or in a bowl
Clean up the kitchen and wash the dishes