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B2 Level Wordlist - Cooking

Here you will learn some English words about cooking, such as "recipe", "ingredient", "garnish", etc. prepared for B2 learners.

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CEFR B2 Vocabulary
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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any of the foods that is used in making a dish

Ex: One missing ingredient can completely change the taste of the dish .
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to beat
[Verb]

to repeatedly mix something using a spoon, fork, etc.

Ex: The recipe instructs to beat the butter and sugar until creamy .
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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 make food look more delicious by decorating it

Ex: The dessert was garnished with a dusting of powdered sugar and a mint leaf .
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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 heat
[Verb]

to raise the temperature of something

Ex: They used a blow dryer to heat the wax for the project .
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to soak food in a seasoned liquid, typically containing oil, vinegar, herbs, and spices, to enhance its flavor and softness before cooking

Ex: Marinating the pork ribs in a barbecue sauce overnight infuses them with flavor before slow-roasting .
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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 poach
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to cook food, especially fish, in a small amount of boiling water or another liquid

Ex: It 's important not to let the water boil when you poach eggs , to maintain their shape .
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to roast
[Verb]

to cook something, especially meat, over a fire or in an oven for an extended period

Ex: Roasting potatoes in the oven with rosemary and garlic makes for a savory side dish .
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to slice
[Verb]

to cut food or other things into thin, flat pieces

Ex: He carefully sliced the cake into equal portions .
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to stir
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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 toast
[Verb]

to make food such as bread or cheese brown by heating it

Ex: He prefers to toast his bread on the grill for a smoky flavor .
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counter
[noun]

a piece of furniture on which food is prepared

Ex: She rolled out the dough on the floured counter.
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utensil
[noun]

an object that is used for cooking or eating

Ex: Wooden utensils are preferred for stirring sauces in non-stick pans .
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barbecue
[noun]

a frame made of metal on which food is cooked over a fire

Ex: They bought a new barbecue with multiple burners for their summer gatherings .
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blender
[noun]

an electrical device used to blend, mix, or puree food and liquids into a smooth consistency

Ex: A powerful blender can crush ice and blend ingredients for refreshing frozen drinks in seconds .
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a flat-bottomed pan with low sides and a long handle, typically used for frying and browning foods

Ex: After frying bacon in the pan, she used the drippings to make a savory sauce for the dish.
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wok
[noun]

a pan in the shape of a bowl, especially used for making Chinese dish

Ex: She purchased a non-stick wok to make cleanup easier .
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mixer
[noun]

a device or object used for combining ingredients together to achieve a certain texture

Ex: In baking , a mixer is essential for achieving the right consistency in doughs and batters .
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lid
[noun]

the removable cover at the top of a container

Ex: She accidentally dropped the lid, making a loud clatter on the kitchen floor .
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a bowl typically used in cooking and baking for combining ingredients

Ex: The set of nesting mixing bowls includes different sizes for various cooking needs .
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a spoon that is made of wood

Ex: Wooden spoons are ideal for cooking because they do n’t conduct heat .
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scale
[noun]

a device used to weigh people or objects

Ex: The jeweler employed a precision scale to weigh precious metals and gemstones for crafting jewelry .
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pinch
[noun]

a slight amount of something one can hold between the index finger and thumb

Ex: Even a pinch of cayenne pepper can make the dish quite spicy .
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cupful
[noun]

the amount that fills a cup, typically a standard measuring cup used in cooking and baking

Ex: A cupful of sugar was enough to sweeten the entire batch of cookies .
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spoonful
[noun]

the amount that fills a spoon, typically a standard eating or measuring spoon

Ex: Grandma 's soup was so flavorful that every spoonful was a delight .
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