Cambridge English: KET (A2 Key) - Cooking Actions & Concepts

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

related to the production of milk or milk products

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recipe [noun]

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

Ex: He found a quick and easy pasta recipe online that became an instant family favorite .
to chop [verb]

to cut something into pieces using a knife, etc.

Ex: The butcher is chopping meat to fulfill customer orders .
to fry [verb]

to cook in hot oil or fat

Ex: She loves to fry mushrooms with garlic and butter .
to peel [verb]

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

Ex: Use a potato peeler to peel the skin off the potatoes .
to grill [verb]

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

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to add [verb]

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

Ex: She added some chopped onions to the recipe for flavor .
steam [noun]

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

Ex: She carefully avoided the steam coming from the pot as she opened the lid .
to stir [verb]

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

Ex: He skillfully stirred the coffee , watching the cream swirl into a delightful pattern .
to bake [verb]

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

Ex: Bake the chicken breasts in the oven until they are cooked through and golden .

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

Ex: She enjoys barbecuing vegetables and kebabs on the charcoal grill .
to boil [verb]

to cook food in very hot water

Ex: He boiled potatoes for the stew .
boiled [adjective]

cooked in extremely hot liquids

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to cook [verb]

to make food with heat

Ex: The chef cooks a delicious meal in the restaurant .
dish [noun]

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

fried [adjective]

cooked in very hot oil

Ex: The fried fish fillets were golden-brown and flaky , with a delicate flavor .
grilled [adjective]

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

Ex: The grilled steak was perfectly seared on the outside and tender on the inside , cooked to perfection .
meal [noun]

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

Ex: She ordered a takeaway meal of pizza and garlic bread for dinner .

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

Ex: The restaurant staff quickly washed up the dishes after closing time .
delicious [adjective]

having a very pleasant flavor

Ex: The pizza was so delicious that we ordered another one .
knife [noun]

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

Ex: I need to sharpen the knife for smoother cutting .