Cooking things, or smelting in some cases, is vital to Minecraft. Without food, players won't survive. Currently, there is no flame or fire related enchantment for a pickaxe, so the only way to turn ...

If you want to get lava in Minecraft, you will first need three iron ingots, which are made by smelting iron ore (the orange-ish rock). Then, right click a source of lava (be careful not to fall in).