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Cambridge English: KET (A2 Key)
dairy
dairy
[Adjective]

related to the production of milk or milk products

Ex: The farm specializes in dairy farming. 
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recipe
recipe
[noun]

the instructions on how to cook a certain food, including a list of the ingredients required

Ex: She followed her grandmother's chocolate cake recipe, which included a secret ingredient. 
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to chop
to chop
[Verb]

to cut something into pieces using a knife, etc.

Ex: She chops vegetables for the stir-fry every evening. 
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to fry
to fry
[Verb]

to cook in hot oil or fat

Ex: He decided to fry the shrimp for the pasta dish. 
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to peel
to peel
[Verb]

to remove the skin or outer layer of something, such as fruit, etc.

Ex: Peel the banana before eating it. 
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to grill
to grill
[Verb]

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

Ex: Grill the burgers over medium heat for about 5 minutes on each side. 
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to add
to add
[Verb]

to put something such as an ingredient, additional element, etc. together with something else

Ex: Fertilizer is added to the soil to promote plant growth. 
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steam
steam
[noun]

the hot gas produced when water is heated to the boiling point

Ex: Steam rose from the kettle as the water reached its boiling point. 
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to stir
to stir
[Verb]

to move a spoon, etc. around in a liquid or other substance to completely mix it

Ex: She gently stirred the soup, ensuring all the flavors blended perfectly before serving. 
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to bake
to bake
[Verb]

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

Ex: Bake the cookies at 350°F for 10-12 minutes until golden brown. 
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to barbecue

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

Ex: He loves to barbecue burgers and hot dogs on the grill during summer cookouts. 
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to boil
to boil
[Verb]

to cook food in very hot water

Ex: I boil eggs for breakfast every morning. 
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boiled
boiled
[Adjective]

cooked in extremely hot liquids

Ex: She boiled the potatoes until they were tender, then mashed them with butter and garlic. 
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to cook
to cook
[Verb]

to make food with heat

Ex: I love to cook scrambled eggs with cheese for breakfast. 
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dish
dish
[noun]

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

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fried
fried
[Adjective]

cooked in very hot oil

Ex: The fried chicken was crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. 
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grilled
grilled
[Adjective]

having been cooked over direct heat, often on a grill, resulting in a charred or seared exterior

Ex: The grilled burgers were juicy and flavorful, with charred edges and a smoky aroma. 
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meal
meal
[noun]

the food that we eat regularly during different times of day, such as breakfast, lunch, or dinner

Ex: I cooked a delicious meal of grilled chicken with roasted vegetables. 
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to wash up

to clean plates, cups, bowls, or other kitchen items after eating

Ex: In some cultures, it's customary for the entire family to wash up together. 
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delicious
delicious
[Adjective]

having a very pleasant flavor

Ex: For me, the most delicious food always involves cheese. 
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knife
knife
[noun]

a sharp blade with a handle that is used for cutting or as a weapon

Ex: He carefully peeled the apple with a sharp knife. 
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