Il libro Insight - Intermedio Superiore - Unità 8 - 8D

to ask for something, especially food, drinks, services, etc. in a restaurant, bar, or shop

ordinare, richiedere

an amount of food served to one person

porzione

food that is made in a special way as part of a meal

piatto

a selection or variety of food or drink, often of a particular type or from a certain region

cucina, cibo

a fixed amount of something that is officially allowed to each person during a particular time, especially during a war or other period of shortage

razione, quota

a meal bought from a restaurant or store to be eaten somewhere else

cibo da asporto

a small meal that is usually eaten between the main meals or when there is not much time for cooking

spuntino

a large and formal meal for many people, often for a special event

banchetto

to cook food, usually in an oven, without any extra fat or liquid

cuocere

to grill food over fire, adding flavor with marinades or spices

grigliare

to cook food in very hot water

bollire

to cook in hot oil or fat

friggere

to cook food directly over or under high heat, typically on a metal tray

arrostire, cuocere alla griglia

to cook food, especially fish, in a small amount of boiling water or another liquid

bollire

to cook something, especially meat, over a fire or in an oven for an extended period

arrostire

to mix an egg yolk with its egg whites and then cook it, usually with milk or butter

arrampicarsi

to cook using the steam of boiling water

esalare vapore

to cook something at a low temperature in liquid in a closed container

stufare

to cook small pieces of meat or vegetables by constantly moving them around in very hot oil

soffriggere

to make food such as bread or cheese brown by heating it

tostare