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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

Ex: She is a dairy farmer and sells cheese at the market.
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recipe
[noun]

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

Ex: By experimenting with different recipes, she learned how to create delicious vegetarian meals .
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to chop
[Verb]

to cut something into pieces using a knife, etc.

Ex: Last night , she chopped herbs for the marinade .
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to fry
[Verb]

to cook in hot oil or fat

Ex: She will fry the turkey for Thanksgiving dinner .
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to peel
[Verb]

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

Ex: Before making the salad , wash and peel the carrots .
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to grill
[Verb]

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

Ex: He plans to grill fish skewers for dinner tonight .
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to add
[Verb]

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

Ex: Stir-fry the vegetables , then add the tofu .
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steam
[noun]

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

Ex: In the cold winter air , steam from their breath was visible as they spoke .
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to stir
[Verb]

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

Ex: In the morning , she liked to stir her oatmeal with cinnamon for a warm and comforting breakfast .
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to bake
[Verb]

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

Ex: He enjoys baking pies , especially during the holiday season .
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to grill food over fire, adding flavor with marinades or spices

Ex: He spends weekends barbecuing brisket and sausages for his friends .
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to boil
[Verb]

to cook food in very hot water

Ex: They boiled the lobster for the seafood feast .
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boiled
[Adjective]

cooked in extremely hot liquids

Ex: The boiled chicken was shredded and used as the base for a flavorful
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to cook
[Verb]

to make food with heat

Ex: We should cook the chicken thoroughly before eating .
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dish
[noun]

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

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fried
[Adjective]

cooked in very hot oil

Ex: They snacked on fried mozzarella sticks , dipping them in marinara sauce .
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grilled
[Adjective]

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

Ex: The grilled fish fillets were flaky and flavorful , with a delicate smokiness from the grill .
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meal
[noun]

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

Ex: The meal was served buffet-style with a variety of dishes to choose from .
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to clean plates, cups, bowls, or other kitchen items after eating

Ex: Let 's wash up these dirty plates before guests arrive .
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delicious
[Adjective]

having a very pleasant flavor

Ex: The grilled fish was perfectly seasoned and tasted delicious.
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knife
[noun]

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

Ex: We used the chef 's knife to chop the onions .
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