Cooking term is a broad term that encompasses many different techniques used in the kitchen. One of the most common cooking terms is 'SEAR, ' which is a technique used to quickly cook food at a high temperature, usually in a pan or skillet. Another cooking term is 'ala, ' which is a French term meaning 'in the style of.' Finally, 'saute' is a French cooking term meaning 'to jump, ' and it is used to describe a method of quickly cooking food in a small amount of fat.