Cambridge English: PET (B1 Preliminary) - Cooking & Flavors

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bill [noun]

a piece of printed paper that shows the amount of money a person has to pay for goods or services received

Ex: He left a generous tip with the bill before leaving the restaurant .

tip [noun]

the additional money we give someone such as a waiter, driver, etc. to thank them for the services they have given us

Ex: The taxi driver was grateful for the tip he received from the passengers for helping with their luggage .

to grate [verb]

to cut food into small pieces or shreds using a tool with sharp holes

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heat [noun]

a state of having a higher than normal temperature

Ex: She sat in the shade to escape the intense heat .

to mix [verb]

to combine two or more distinct substances or elements to form a unified whole

Ex: She skillfully mixed the colors on the palette to achieve the desired shade for her painting .

to pour [verb]

to make a container's liquid flow out of it

Ex: The bartender poured a drink for the customer .

to put [verb]

to bring someone or something into a particular state or condition

Ex: The bad weather put her in a gloomy mood .

cooking [noun]

the act of preparing food by heat or mixing different ingredients

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homemade [adjective]

having been made at home, rather than in a factory or store, especially referring to food

Ex: He prepared a homemade pizza from scratch , starting with homemade dough and sauce .

juicy [adjective]

(of food) having a lot of liquid and tasting fresh or flavorful

Ex: The oranges were juicy and ripe , perfect for making freshly squeezed juice .

light [adjective]

(of food) low in sugar, fat, or other rich ingredients, which makes it easily digestible

Ex: She opted for a light salad for lunch to avoid feeling sluggish in the afternoon .

to serve [verb]

to offer or present food or drink to someone

Ex: He served a delicious homemade pie for dessert .

spicy [adjective]

having a strong taste that gives your mouth a pleasant burning feeling

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vegan [adjective]

not containing or involving any animal products

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roast [adjective]

(of food) cooked in an oven or over an open flame until the food is browned on the outside and cooked through on the inside

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vegan [noun]

someone who does not consume or use anything that is produced from animals, such as meat, milk, or eggs

Ex: He became a vegan after learning about the health benefits of a plant-based diet .

to barbecue [verb]

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

Ex: She enjoys barbecuing vegetables and kebabs on the charcoal grill .

bitter [adjective]

having a strong taste that is unpleasant and not sweet

Ex: He winced at the bitter aftertaste of the dark chocolate , preferring sweeter varieties .

saucepan [noun]

a round metal container, which is deep and has a long handle and a lid, used for cooking

Ex: They heated the milk in a small saucepan for their hot chocolate .

saucer [noun]

a shallow round plate of small size used for placing a cup

Ex: He used the saucer to hold a few sugar cubes beside his cup .

flavor [noun]

the specific taste that a type of food or drink has

Ex: The cake had a rich chocolate flavor .

cafeteria [noun]

a restaurant, typically in colleges, hospitals, etc. where you choose and pay for your meal before carrying it to a table

Ex: The cafeteria offers a variety of delicious sandwiches and salads .

fresh [adjective]

(of food) recently harvested, caught, or made

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pan [noun]

a metal container with a long handle and a lid, used for cooking

Ex: The recipe called for covering the pan with a lid to simmer the sauce .

takeaway [noun]

a meal bought from a restaurant or store to be eaten somewhere else

Ex: After a long day , nothing beats a hot takeaway from our favorite Indian restaurant .

taste [noun]

the sense that we feel when we put food in our mouth

Ex: She enjoyed the salty taste of the sea in the oysters .

tasty [adjective]

having a flavor that is pleasent to eat or drink

Ex: The restaurant served tasty dishes from around the world , satisfying diverse palates .

frying pan [noun]

a flat-bottomed pan with low sides and a long handle, typically used for frying and browning foods

Ex: He seasoned the steak and placed it in the hot frying pan to sear both sides .

glass [noun]

a container that is used for drinks and is made of glass

Ex: The bartender served a cocktail in a fancy glass .

vegetarian [noun]

someone who avoids eating meat

Ex: He has been a vegetarian for years and enjoys experimenting with plant-based recipes at home .

vegetarian [adjective]

not serving or consisting of meat or fish

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