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Words Related to Food and Drink Preparation - Prepared Food

Here you will learn some English words related to prepared foods such as "overdone", "smoked", and "precooked".

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Words Related to Food and Drink Preparation
al dente
[adjective]
describing food, particularly pasta, that is firm when bitten
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au poivre
[adjective]
referring to a dish that is coated or served with a generous amount of freshly ground black or mixed peppercorns
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au lait
[adjective]
referring to a dish or beverage that is made or served with milk as an ingredient
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a la king
[adjective]
referring to a dish made with diced meat, cooked in a cream sauce with mushrooms and peppers
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au gratin
[adjective]
prepared or served with a topping of breadcrumbs, cheese, or butter
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au jus
[adjective]
served in its natural juices or gravy
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au naturel
[adjective]
referring to a dish that is prepared simply and without additional seasonings or flavorings
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en papillote
[adjective]
referring to a cooking technique where food is placed inside a folded pouch made of parchment paper or aluminum foil, then baked
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en vessie
[adjective]
referring to a cooking technique where meat or fish is cooked inside a bladder
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en croute
[adjective]
a French term used in cooking that refers to a dish that is baked or cooked inside a pastry crust, such as a meat or vegetable filling wrapped in puff pastry or another type of dough
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en brochette
[adjective]
referring to food items that are skewered and cooked on a broiler or grill
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a la mode
[adverb]
referring to a dish served with a particular style or fashion often used to describe a dessert topped with ice cream, or a dish served with a specific sauce or garnish to enhance its flavor or presentation
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breaded
[adjective]
coated with bread crumbs
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to cook-chill
[verb]
to cook food to a desired temperature, rapidly chill it, and store it in a chilled state for later use
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deep-fried
[adjective]
describing food that has been cooked by submerging it completely in hot oil
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devilled
[adjective]
referring to a cooking method or flavor profile where a dish is made spicy
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done
[adjective]
cooked or prepared to the desired level of completion
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dry-roasted
[adjective]
referring to a cooking method where food, usually nuts or seeds, is roasted in a dry pan or oven without the addition of any fats or oils
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flambe
[adjective]
referring to a cooking technique where alcohol, typically liquor or liqueur, is poured over food that is being cooked in a pan
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fried
[adjective]
cooked in very hot oil
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frosted
[adjective]
(of glass) having a textured surface that diffuses light for privacy while still letting light through
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gentle
[adjective]
mild or soft; not strong or violent
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hard-boiled
[adjective]
(eggs) boiled with both the white and yolk firm
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jointed
[adjective]
having joints, segments, or sections
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oven-ready
[adjective]
prepared and ready to be cooked in an oven without further preparation
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overdone
[adjective]
cooked or prepared excessively, resulting in an undesirable outcome
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piping hot
[adjective]
very hot, often to the point of steaming or emitting heat
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precooked
[adjective]
partially or fully cooked before being packaged or sold
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rare
[adjective]
(of meat) cooked for a short time in a way that the flesh is still red inside
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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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scalloped
[adjective]
prepared by being baked with a creamy sauce or milk
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smoked
[adjective]
(of food) exposed to smoke from burning wood or other materials during the cooking or preservation process
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soft-boiled
[adjective]
(eggs) boiled for a short time, with a runny or partially set yolk
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stewed
[adjective]
cooked slowly in a liquid until it becomes tender and flavorful
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sunny-side up
[adjective]
a dish made from an egg that is fried on one side until the white is set and the yolk is still runny
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uncooked
[adjective]
(of food) not heated, remaining in its raw or natural state
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underdone
[adjective]
not fully cooked or not cooked to the desired level
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well-done
[adjective]
(of meat) completely cooked in a way that there is not any pink flesh inside
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julienne
[adjective]
(of vegetables) cut into short narrow strips
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chasseur
[adjective]
cooked with mushrooms, shallots, and herbs, often finished with a wine-based sauce
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cured
[adjective]
preserved using methods like salting or smoking to prevent spoilage and enhance taste
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farci
[adjective]
referring to food items that are stuffed or filled with a mixture of ingredients
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lyonnaise
[adjective]
cooked with onions, which are often diced or sliced and fried until golden brown and caramelized
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marengo
[adjective]
referring to a style of cooking that uses tomatoes, onions, garlic, wine, and often includes chicken or veal as main ingredients
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newburgh
[noun]
referring to a dish made with cooked shellfish, served in a creamy sauce
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parmentier
[adjective]
referring to a dish made with potatoes, often mashed or sliced, as a key ingredient or featured element
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provencale
[adjective]
referring to a style of cooking or a dish that is characteristic of the cuisine of Provence in southeastern France
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undressed
[adjective]
referring to food that is not seasoned, garnished, or otherwise prepared with additional ingredients or sauces
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almondine
[noun]
a culinary term used to describe a dish, typically fish, that is coated or garnished with almonds or almond flakes
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