Insight - Upper-intermediate - Unit 8 - 8D

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 8 - 8D in the Insight Upper-Intermediate coursebook, such as "ration", "banquet", "poach", etc.

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Insight - Upper-intermediate
to order [verb]

to ask for something, especially food, drinks, services, etc. in a restaurant, bar, or shop

Ex: She ordered a cappuccino and sat by the window .
portion [noun]

an amount of food served to one person

Ex: They asked for a smaller portion of dessert to avoid overeating .
dish [noun]

food that is made in a special way as part of a meal

fare [noun]

a selection or variety of food or drink, often of a particular type or from a certain region

Ex: Simple homemade fare can be the most comforting .
ration [noun]

a fixed amount of something that is officially allowed to each person during a particular time, especially during a war or other period of shortage

Ex: The government distributed fuel rations to control shortages .
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 .
snack [noun]

a small meal that is usually eaten between the main meals or when there is not much time for cooking

Ex: Potato chips are a common snack , but they are n't very healthy .
banquet [noun]

a large and formal meal for many people, often for a special event

Ex: The royal banquet was held in the grand hall of the palace , where dignitaries and guests enjoyed exquisite food and entertainment .
to bake [verb]

to cook food, usually in an oven, without any extra fat or liquid

Ex: Bake the chicken breasts in the oven until they are cooked through and golden .

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

Ex: She enjoys barbecuing vegetables and kebabs on the charcoal grill .
to boil [verb]

to cook food in very hot water

Ex: He boiled potatoes for the stew .
to fry [verb]

to cook in hot oil or fat

Ex: She loves to fry mushrooms with garlic and butter .
to grill [verb]

to cook food directly over or under high heat, typically on a metal tray

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to poach [verb]

to cook food, especially fish, in a small amount of boiling water or another liquid

Ex: He learned how to poach salmon in white wine for a delicate taste .
to roast [verb]

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

Ex: Roast the whole chicken over the fire on a rotisserie for a delicious and crispy skin .

to mix an egg yolk with its egg whites and then cook it, usually with milk or butter

Ex: In the morning rush , he opted to scramble the eggs and cook them rapidly for a protein-packed breakfast .
to steam [verb]

to cook using the steam of boiling water

Ex: You can steam dumplings by placing them in a steamer basket over boiling water .
to stew [verb]

to cook something at a low temperature in liquid in a closed container

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to cook small pieces of meat or vegetables by constantly moving them around in very hot oil

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to toast [verb]

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

Ex: They decided to toast the cheese on top of the French onion soup until it 's bubbling and golden .