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Vocabolario Avanzato per il TOEFL - Cibo e Ristorante

Qui imparerai alcune parole inglesi sul cibo e il ristorante, come "halal", "veggie", "amido", ecc., necessarie per l'esame TOEFL.

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kosher
[aggettivo]

(of food) prepared according to Jewish law

kosher

kosher

Ex: They observed kosher guidelines during the holiday by avoiding mixing dairy and meat products in their meals .Hanno osservato le linee guida **kosher** durante le vacanze evitando di mescolare latticini e prodotti a base di carne nei loro pasti.
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halal
[aggettivo]

(of food) prepared according to Islamic law

halal

halal

Ex: They confirmed that all ingredients were halal before cooking.Hanno confermato che tutti gli ingredienti erano **halal** prima della cottura.
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edible
[aggettivo]

safe or suitable for eating

commestibile

commestibile

Ex: She decorated her cake with edible glitter for a touch of sparkle .Ha decorato la sua torta con glitter **commestibili** per un tocco di scintillio.
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culinary
[aggettivo]

having to do with the preparation, cooking, or presentation of food

culinario

culinario

Ex: She wrote a culinary blog sharing recipes and cooking tips with her followers .Ha scritto un blog **culinario** condividendo ricette e consigli di cucina con i suoi follower.
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regimen
[sostantivo]

a set of instructions given to someone regarding what they should eat or do to maintain or restore their health

regime

regime

Ex: The athlete adhered to a disciplined diet regimen, carefully monitoring his caloric intake and nutrient balance to optimize performance .L'atleta ha aderito a un **regime** dietetico disciplinato, monitorando attentamente l'apporto calorico e l'equilibrio dei nutrienti per ottimizzare le prestazioni.
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texture
[sostantivo]

the way that a certain type of food feels in one's mouth, whether it is hard, smooth, etc.

trama

trama

Ex: The dish combined the soft texture of tofu with the crispiness of fried noodles .Il piatto combinava la **consistenza** morbida del tofu con la croccantezza delle tagliatelle fritte.
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tender
[aggettivo]

(of food) easy to chew or cut

tenero

tenero

Ex: The vegetables in the stew were cooked to perfection , tender but not mushy .Le verdure nello stufato erano cotte alla perfezione, **tenere** ma non molli.
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full-bodied
[aggettivo]

(of drinks) having a rich and intense flavor

corposo

corposo

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veggie
[sostantivo]

a vegetable

verdure

verdure

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crusty
[aggettivo]

(of food) having a hard or crisp covering or outer layer

crostoso

crostoso

Ex: The pie had a golden-brown , crusty pastry that complemented the sweet filling .La torta aveva una pasta **croccante** dorata che completava il ripieno dolce.
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starchy
[aggettivo]

(of food) containing starch in large amounts

amidaceo

amidaceo

Ex: They served a starchy cornbread alongside the barbecue ribs .Hanno servito un pane di mais **ricco di amido** insieme alle costine di maiale alla griglia.
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pungent
[aggettivo]

having a strong, sharp smell or taste that can be overpowering and somewhat unpleasant

pungente

pungente

Ex: She coughed at the pungent fumes coming from the cleaning solution .Tossì per i fumi **pungenti** provenienti dalla soluzione detergente.
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wholesome
[aggettivo]

(of food) nutritious, healthy, and beneficial for one's well-being

salubre

salubre

Ex: He believes that wholesome, home-cooked meals are better for both physical and mental health .Lui crede che i pasti **nutrienti** e cucinati in casa siano migliori per la salute sia fisica che mentale.
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wholefood
[sostantivo]

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

alimenti integrali

alimenti integrali

Ex: By focusing on whole foods rich in nutrients, vitamins, and antioxidants, she noticed an improvement in her energy levels and mood.Concentrandosi su **cibi integrali** ricchi di nutrienti, vitamine e antiossidanti, ha notato un miglioramento nei suoi livelli di energia e umore.
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oatmeal
[sostantivo]

a thick, soft food from ground oats, eaten usually for breakfast

avena

avena

Ex: She starts her day with a warm bowl of oatmeal topped with fresh berries .Inizia la sua giornata con una calda ciotola di **fiocchi d'avena** guarniti con frutti di bosco freschi.
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wheatmeal
[sostantivo]

an unbleached flour that is made by grinding whole grains of wheat

farina di grano

farina di grano

Ex: She added a spoonful of wheatmeal to her morning oatmeal for an extra boost of fiber and nutrients .Ha aggiunto un cucchiaio di **farina di grano integrale** al suo porridge mattutino per una spinta extra di fibre e nutrienti.
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yeast
[sostantivo]

a type of fungus capable of converting sugar into alcohol and carbon dioxide, used in making alcoholic drinks and bread swell

lievito

lievito

Ex: I need to activate the yeast by dissolving it in warm water before adding it to the bread dough .Devo attivare il **lievito** sciogliendolo in acqua tiepida prima di aggiungerlo all'impasto del pane.
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starch
[sostantivo]

a white carbohydrate food substance that exists in flour, potatoes, rice, etc.

amido

amido

Ex: You can use tapioca starch as a gluten-free alternative in baking recipes .Puoi usare l'amido di tapioca come alternativa senza glutine nelle ricette di cottura.
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hors d'oeuvre
[sostantivo]

a small dish served before the main course as an appetizer

antipasti

antipasti

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aperitif
[sostantivo]

a drink, particularly alcoholic, consumed before a meal to stimulate one's appetite

aperitivo

aperitivo

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stew
[sostantivo]

a dish of vegetables or meat cooked at a low temperature in liquid in a closed container

stufato

stufato

Ex: The restaurant 's signature seafood stew was a favorite among diners , featuring a medley of fresh fish , shrimp , and clams in a savory broth .Lo **stufato** di pesce signature del ristorante era un favorito tra i commensali, con un misto di pesce fresco, gamberetti e vongole in un brodo saporito.
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to broil
[Verbo]

to cook food, especially meat or fish, under or over direct heat

cuocere alla griglia

cuocere alla griglia

Ex: He prefers to broil lamb chops on the grill for a delicious smoky taste .Preferisce **grigliare** costolette d'agnello sulla griglia per un delizioso sapore affumicato.
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to poach
[Verbo]

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

bollire

bollire

Ex: It 's important not to let the water boil when you poach eggs , to maintain their shape .È importante non far bollire l'acqua quando **affogate** le uova, per mantenerne la forma.
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to garnish
[Verbo]

to make food look more delicious by decorating it

guarnire

guarnire

Ex: The dessert was garnished with a dusting of powdered sugar and a mint leaf .Il dessert era **guarnito** con una spolverata di zucchero a velo e una foglia di menta.
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to season
[Verbo]

to add spices or salt to food to make it taste better

condire

condire

Ex: Seasoning the chicken with lemon and herbs adds freshness to the dish .**Condire** il pollo con limone ed erbe aromatiche aggiunge freschezza al piatto.
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to leave food in a seasoned liquid, typically containing oil, vinegar, herbs, and spices, to enhance its flavor and tenderness before cooking

marinare

marinare

Ex: You should marinade the steak for a few hours to allow the flavors to penetrate the meat .Dovresti **marinare** la bistecca per alcune ore per permettere ai sapori di penetrare nella carne.
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to dice
[Verbo]

to cut food into small cubes

fare a tocchetti

fare a tocchetti

Ex: The recipe called for her to dice the apples for the pie filling .La ricetta prevedeva che **tagliasse** le mele a dadini per il ripieno della torta.
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julienne
[aggettivo]

(of vegetables) cut into short narrow strips

tagliare di verdura

tagliare di verdura

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to saute
[Verbo]

to quickly fry food in a small amount of hot oil

soffriggere

soffriggere

Ex: He enjoys sauteing chicken breasts with herbs and spices for a quick and tasty dinner .Gli piace **saltare** i petti di pollo con erbe e spezie per una cena veloce e gustosa.
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to grind
[Verbo]

to crush something into small particles by rubbing or pressing it against a hard surface

macinare

macinare

Ex: The barista carefully ground the coffee beans to achieve the desired coarseness.Il barista macinò con cura i chicchi di caffè per ottenere la grana desiderata.
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to knead
[Verbo]

to form and press dough or wet clay with the hands

impastare

impastare

Ex: The sculptor used various hand movements to knead and shape the clay into a detailed sculpture .Lo scultore ha usato vari movimenti delle mani per **impastare** e modellare l'argilla in una scultura dettagliata.
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to mash
[Verbo]

to crush food into a soft mass

macerare

macerare

Ex: He mashed the soft tofu with miso paste and green onions to make a flavorful tofu spread .Ha **schiacciato** il tofu morbido con pasta di miso e cipolle verdi per fare una crema di tofu saporita.
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to defrost
[Verbo]

to cause something frozen become warmer to melt away the ice or frost

disgelare

disgelare

Ex: While cooking , they were defrosting the frozen fish .Mentre cucinavano, stavano **scongelando** il pesce congelato.
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to mix an egg yolk with its egg whites and then cook it, usually with milk or butter

arrampicarsi

arrampicarsi

Ex: He liked to scramble eggs with a touch of cream , creating a velvety texture for his morning meal .Gli piaceva **strapazzare** le uova con un tocco di panna, creando una texture vellutata per il suo pasto mattutino.
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to have dinner in a restaurant or at someone else's home

cenare fuori

cenare fuori

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rotisserie
[sostantivo]

a restaurant that specializes in barbecued or roasted meat

girarrosto

girarrosto

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doggy bag
[sostantivo]

a bag for taking home one's leftover food in a restaurant

doggy bag

doggy bag

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hotplate
[sostantivo]

a small appliance with a metal or ceramic surface used for cooking or reheating food

fornello a piastra

fornello a piastra

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maitre d'hotel
[sostantivo]

someone who is in charge of the waiters and waitresses of a restaurant

maître d'hôtel

maître d'hôtel

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