<human>:  I want to learn some cooking techniques. What are some basic techniques cooks should know?
<bot>: Some basic cooking techniques that cooks should know include sautéing, boiling, grilling, braising, roasting, steaming, stir-frying, and baking. Knowing how to properly prepare vegetables, starches, and proteins is also important. Other techniques to learn include poaching, sous vide, emulsification, and pickling.