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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au poivre
[adjective]
referring to a dish that is coated or served with a generous amount of freshly ground black or mixed peppercorns
au lait
[adjective]
referring to a dish or beverage that is made or served with milk as an ingredient
a la king
[adjective]
referring to a dish made with diced meat, cooked in a cream sauce with mushrooms and peppers
au naturel
[adjective]
referring to a dish that is prepared simply and without additional seasonings or flavorings
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
en vessie
[adjective]
referring to a cooking technique where meat or fish is cooked inside a bladder
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
en brochette
[adjective]
referring to food items that are skewered and cooked on a broiler or grill
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
to cook-chill
[verb]
to cook food to a desired temperature, rapidly chill it, and store it in a chilled state for later use
deep-fried
[adjective]
describing food that has been cooked by submerging it completely in hot oil
devilled
[adjective]
referring to a cooking method or flavor profile where a dish is made spicy
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
flambe
[adjective]
referring to a cooking technique where alcohol, typically liquor or liqueur, is poured over food that is being cooked in a pan
frosted
[adjective]
(of glass) having a textured surface that diffuses light for privacy while still letting light through
oven-ready
[adjective]
prepared and ready to be cooked in an oven without further preparation
rare
[adjective]
(of meat) cooked for a short time in a way that the flesh is still red inside
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
smoked
[adjective]
(of food) exposed to smoke from burning wood or other materials during the cooking or preservation process
soft-boiled
[adjective]
(eggs) boiled for a short time, with a runny or partially set yolk
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
well-done
[adjective]
(of meat) completely cooked in a way that there is not any pink flesh inside
chasseur
[adjective]
cooked with mushrooms, shallots, and herbs, often finished with a wine-based sauce
cured
[adjective]
preserved using methods like salting or smoking to prevent spoilage and enhance taste
farci
[adjective]
referring to food items that are stuffed or filled with a mixture of ingredients
lyonnaise
[adjective]
cooked with onions, which are often diced or sliced and fried until golden brown and caramelized
marengo
[adjective]
referring to a style of cooking that uses tomatoes, onions, garlic, wine, and often includes chicken or veal as main ingredients
parmentier
[adjective]
referring to a dish made with potatoes, often mashed or sliced, as a key ingredient or featured element
provencale
[adjective]
referring to a style of cooking or a dish that is characteristic of the cuisine of Provence in southeastern France
undressed
[adjective]
referring to food that is not seasoned, garnished, or otherwise prepared with additional ingredients or sauces
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