IELTS de formación general (Banda 8 y superior) - Alimentos y bebidas

food that contains little or no artificial substance and is considered healthy

alimentos integrales

a dish of small amount eaten before the main part of a meal, originated in Italy

antipasto

a light refreshment or snack, typically enjoyed around 11 a.m., often consisting of tea or coffee accompanied by biscuits, pastries, or similar small treats

el almuerzo a media mañana

a junior chef learning and assisting in the kitchen under experienced chefs

ayudante de cocina

a cooking technique that involves slow cooking meat in fat at a low temperature, resulting in tender and flavorful meat

confit

an occasion when a person drinks or eats excessively

exceso

a type of diet in which one avoids eating processed food to become healthier

comida limpia

a combination of either pickles, vegetables, spices, and herbs, that is used as condiment

chutney

someone who enjoys and knows about food and wine very much

gourmet

a storage room for alcoholic beverages, primarily wine and ale, and sometimes provisions, including food

bodega

a cooking method that involves exposing food to heat, often over a fire or under a grill

asar

relating to or used in the preparation of food or cooking

culinario