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Food and Drink Preparation - Prepared Food

Here you will learn some English words related to prepared foods such as "overdone", "smoked", and "precooked".

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al dente

(of food, particularly pasta) cooked just enough to still have a firm texture when bitten into, without being overly soft or mushy

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au poivre

(of food) coated or served with a generous amount of freshly ground black or mixed peppercorns

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au lait

(of a dish or beverage) made or served with milk as an ingredient

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a la king

(of food) made with diced meat that was cooked in a cream sauce with mushrooms and peppers

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au gratin

prepared or served with a topping of breadcrumbs, cheese, or butter

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au jus

(of food) served along with the natural juices of the food or a sauce made from those juices

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au naturel

(of food) prepared simply and without additional seasonings or flavorings

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en papillote

(of food) prepared by being placed inside a folded pouch made of parchment paper or aluminum foil, then baked

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en vessie

(of meat or fish) cooked inside a bladder, typically from a pig, or other casing, often to preserve moisture and enhance flavor

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en croute

(of food) baked or cooked inside a pastry crust, such as a meat or vegetable filling wrapped in puff pastry or another type of dough

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en brochette

(of food) skewered and cooked on a broiler or grill

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a la mode

referring to a dish served with a particular style or fashion often used to describe a dessert topped with ice cream, or a dish served with a specific sauce or garnish to enhance its flavor or presentation

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breaded

coated with bread crumbs

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to cook-chill

to cook food to a desired temperature, rapidly chill it, and store it in a chilled state for later use

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deep-fried

(of food) cooked by being fully submerged in hot oil

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devilled

(of food) highly seasoned, often with hot spices or mustard

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done

cooked or prepared to the desired level of completion

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dry-roasted

(of food, usually nuts or seeds) roasted in a dry pan or oven without the addition of any fats or oils

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flambe

(of food) prepared using a technique where alcohol is added to a dish and ignited to create a burst of flames

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fried

cooked in very hot oil

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frosted

(of glass) having a textured surface that diffuses light for privacy while still letting light through

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gentle

mild or soft in manner, action, or effect

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hard-boiled

(eggs) boiled with both the white and yolk firm

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jointed

having joints, segments, or sections

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oven-ready

prepared and ready to be cooked in an oven without further preparation

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overdone

cooked or prepared excessively, resulting in an undesirable outcome

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piping hot

very hot, often to the point of steaming or emitting heat

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precooked

partially or fully cooked before being packaged or sold

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rare

(of meat) cooked for a short time in a way that the flesh is still red inside

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roast

(of food) cooked in an oven or over an open flame until the food is browned on the outside and cooked through on the inside

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scalloped

prepared by being baked with a creamy sauce or milk

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smoked

(of food) exposed to smoke from burning wood or other materials during the cooking or preservation process

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soft-boiled

(eggs) boiled for a short time, with a runny or partially set yolk

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stewed

cooked slowly in a liquid until it becomes tender and flavorful

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sunny-side up

a dish made from an egg that is fried on one side until the white is set and the yolk is still runny

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uncooked

(of food) not heated, remaining in its raw or natural state

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underdone

not fully cooked or not cooked to the desired level

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well-done

(of meat) completely cooked in a way that there is not any pink flesh inside

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julienne

(of vegetables) cut into short narrow strips

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chasseur

cooked with mushrooms, shallots, and herbs, often finished with a wine-based sauce

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cured

preserved using methods like salting or smoking to prevent spoilage and enhance taste

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farci

(of food) stuffed or filled with a mixture of ingredients

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lyonnaise

cooked with onions, which are often diced or sliced and fried until golden brown and caramelized

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marengo

(of food, typically chicken or veal) cooked with tomatoes, onions, garlic, and wine

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newburgh

a dish made of seafood, such as lobster, shrimp, or scallops, cooked in a creamy sauce

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parmentier

(of food) made with potatoes, often mashed or sliced, as a key ingredient or featured element

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provencale

(of food) characteristic of the food of Provence in southeastern France, known for its use of fresh ingredients like tomatoes, garlic, and herbs, often prepared with simple techniques like grilling or stewing

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undressed

(of food) not seasoned, garnished, or prepared with additional ingredients or sauces

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almondine

a cooking technique where food, typically fish, is coated or garnished with almonds or almond flakes

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