fried... 煎...
    deep fried... 炸(干炸)...
    quick-fried/stir-fried...(爆)炒...
    braised... 炖(烧)...
    stewed... 闷(炖、煨)...
    steamed...蒸...
    smoked... 熏...
    roast... 烤...
    grilled... 烤...
    crisp... 香酥...
    spicy... 麻辣...
    caramelized... 拔丝...
    toffee...拔丝...
    dices... ...丁
    mashed... ...馅、泥...
    in brown sauce 红烧... ...
    in soy sauce 酱汁... ...
    in hot sauce 干烧... ...
    in tomato sauce 茄汁... ...
    in black bean sauce 豆瓣... ...
    in rice wine 糟溜... ...
    with fish flavor 鱼香... ...
    with sweet and sour flavor 糖醋... ...
    in soup 汆... ...
    shreds ...丝 ...
    slices ...片 ...
    cubes ...块
A bad beginning makes a bad ending.  不善始者不善终。

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