Food & Cooking
Intermediate kitchen and culinary terms.
Appetizer
We ordered some appetizers before the main course.
Main course
For the main course, I'll have the grilled salmon.
Dessert
What kind of dessert do you have today?
Ingredient
Fresh ingredients are key to a good dish.
Recipe
She followed the recipe carefully to bake the cake.
Cuisine
Italian cuisine is famous all over the world.
Flavor
This dish has a unique and delicious flavor.
Aroma
The aroma of freshly baked bread filled the kitchen.
Spicy
I like spicy food, but not too hot.
Savory
She prefers savory snacks over sweet ones.
Sweet
This cake is very sweet.
Sour
Lemons have a sour taste.
Bitter
Dark chocolate can be quite bitter.
Beverage
What kind of beverages do you offer?
Refreshment
Light refreshments will be served after the meeting.
Vegetarian
She follows a strict vegetarian diet.
Vegan
Vegan food does not contain any animal products.
Organic
They try to buy organic fruits and vegetables.
Nutritious
A balanced diet should be nutritious.
Protein
Meat and beans are good sources of protein.
Carbohydrate
Pasta and bread are rich in carbohydrates.
Dairy
Some people are intolerant to dairy products.
Allergy
He has a severe nut allergy.
Preservative
Many processed foods contain preservatives.
Additive
Food additives are used to enhance flavor or color.
Gourmet
They dined at a gourmet restaurant.
Delicacy
Truffles are considered a delicacy in many cuisines.
Feast
They prepared a huge feast for the celebration.
Leftovers
We had leftovers for lunch the next day.
Portion
The portions at that restaurant are very generous.
Cutlery
Could you please bring some extra cutlery?
Crockery
The new crockery set looks beautiful on the table.
Condiment
Ketchup and mustard are popular condiments.
Garnish
The chef added a sprig of parsley as a garnish.
Simmer
Let the sauce simmer for at least an hour.
Grill
We decided to grill some burgers for dinner.
Roast
She knows how to roast a chicken perfectly.
Bake
I love to bake cakes and cookies.
Fry
Be careful not to fry the onions for too long.
Boil
You need to boil the potatoes until they are soft.
Steam
Steaming vegetables helps retain their nutrients.
Blend
Blend the fruits together to make a smoothie.
Chop
Could you chop these vegetables for the salad?
Slice
He sliced the bread thinly.
Dice
Dice the carrots and potatoes for the stew.
Seasoning
The right seasoning can transform a dish.
Herb
Fresh herbs add a lot of flavor to food.
Spice
Cinnamon is a common spice used in desserts.
Caffeine
Coffee and tea contain caffeine.
Fermented
Yogurt is a type of fermented milk product.
Ripe
These mangoes are perfectly ripe and sweet.
Stale
The bread has gone stale.