Food

 items can be used to replenish Health, Stamina, or sometimes Magicka though the benefits are not as great as potions.

Raw Food
Raw food can only be found or purchased, it cannot be made at a cooking pot or spit though it can be used at either to create other dishes.

Seasonings
Seasonings are used in both alchemical recipes and cooking recipes.

Readymade Food
Readymade food can only be found or purchased, it cannot be made at a cooking pot or spit.

Cooked Food
Cooked food can be found readymade or cooked at a cooking pot or spit.