Cambridge English: PET (B1 Preliminary) - Food Items

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Cambridge English: PET (B1 Preliminary)
starter [noun]

a small dish served before the main course

Ex: The chef prepared a colorful salad as a starter , featuring fresh vegetables and a tangy vinaigrette .

the main dish of a meal

Ex: She decided to order the steak as her main course , while her friend opted for the pasta .
course [noun]

one of the three parts of a meal, served separately

a substance that consists of hydrogen, oxygen, and carbon that provide heat and energy for the body, found in foods such as bread, pasta, fruits, etc.

Ex: Fruits are a natural source of carbohydrates , vitamins , and fiber .

milk or foods that are made from milk, such as butter and cheese

Ex: Butter is another popular dairy product used in cooking and baking .
fat [noun]

a substance taken from animals or plants and then processed so that it can be used in cooking

Ex: Vegetable fat is often used in baking as a butter substitute .
protein [noun]

a substance found in food such as meat, eggs, seeds, etc. which is an essential part of the diet and keeps the body strong and healthy

Ex: Athletes often consume extra protein to support muscle recovery .

flat and thin type of bread that contains no yeast

Ex: The recipe for flatbread requires only flour , water , and salt .

a cold and non-alcoholic drink that is usually carbonated

Ex: The convenience store offered a variety of soft drinks , including cola , lemon-lime , and orange soda .
cookie [noun]

a sweet baked treat typically made with flour, sugar, and other ingredients like chocolate chips or nuts

Ex: I tried a vegan cookie made with plant-based ingredients and loved its taste .

a food item that forms part of a recipe or culinary mixture

Ex: Butter is an essential ingredient in this cake .
corn [noun]

a tall plant with large yellow seeds that grow together on a cob, which is cooked and eaten as a vegetable or animal food

Ex: The children played in a maze cut into a field of corn .
bean [noun]

a seed growing in long pods on a climbing plant, eaten as a vegetable

Ex: My vegetarian friend often uses beans as a filling for vegetarian tacos .
salmon [noun]

the meat of fish from the salmon family, known for its pink-orange color and rich flavor

Ex: The chef prepared a salmon steak with a lemon butter sauce .
lettuce [noun]

a type of vegetable with large green leaves, eaten raw in a salad

Ex: We harvested the lettuce from our backyard and shared it with our neighbors .
spinach [noun]

dark and wide green leaves of an Asian plant that can be eaten cooked or uncooked

Ex: He cooked spinach with garlic and olive oil .
flour [noun]

a fine powder made by crushing wheat or other grains, used for making bread, cakes, pasta, etc.

Ex: The homemade pasta dough is made with a simple mixture of flour , eggs , and a pinch of salt .
cabbage [noun]

a large round vegetable with thick white, green or purple leaves, eaten raw or cooked

Ex: Cabbage is a versatile vegetable that can be used in salads , soups , and stir-fries .
pea [noun]

a green seed, eaten as a vegetable

Ex: She prepared a delicious pea and mint salad for the family picnic .
peach [noun]

a soft and juicy fruit that has a pit in the middle and its skin has extremely little hairs on it

Ex: Peaches are packed with antioxidants that help protect your body against harmful free radicals .
peanut [noun]

a type of nut that could be eaten, growing underground in a thin shell

Ex: Peanuts can be processed to make peanut flour , which is used in gluten-free baking .
toast [noun]

a slice of bread that is brown on both sides because it has been heated

Ex: He had toast with cream cheese and smoked salmon .
tuna [noun]

the meat of a large fish named tuna that lives in warm waters

Ex: The grilled tuna was seasoned with lemon and herbs .
turkey [noun]

meat of a turkey, eaten as food, especially during holidays like Thanksgiving and Christmas

Ex: They grilled turkey burgers and served them with a side of sweet potato fries .
pie [noun]

a food that is made by baking fruits, vegetables, or meat inside one or multiple layers of pastry

Ex: We baked a berry pie using a mix of strawberries , raspberries , and blackberries .

a sweet large and tropical fruit that has brown skin, pointy leaves, and yellow flesh which is very juicy

Ex:
coconut [noun]

a large fruit with a hard shell and edible white flesh inside containing a milky liquid

Ex:
herb [noun]

a plant with seeds, leaves, or flowers used for cooking or medicine, such as mint and parsley

Ex: Rosemary is a versatile herb that adds wonderful flavor to roasted meats .

a drink that is made by extracting the liquid that exists inside of fruits

Ex: Many people prefer to drink fruit juice instead of sugary sodas for a healthier option .