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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: They ordered appetizers to share before their main courses .
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portion
[noun]

an amount of food served to one person

Ex: She was given a portion of soup to taste before deciding on the full order .
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dish
[noun]

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

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fare
[noun]

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

Ex: The festival featured a variety of street fare from different cultures .
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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: Sugar and flour were placed under ration during the economic crisis .
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takeaway
[noun]

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

Ex: The best takeaway I ’ve had in years was from a local sushi place .
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snack
[noun]

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

Ex: She packed a healthy snack of fruit and yogurt for work .
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banquet
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a large and formal meal for many people, often for a special event

Ex: The charity banquet raised funds for a local cause , bringing together donors and supporters for an evening of philanthropy and camaraderie .
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to bake
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to cook food, usually in an oven, without any extra fat or liquid

Ex: He enjoys baking pies , especially during the holiday season .
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to grill food over fire, adding flavor with marinades or spices

Ex: He spends weekends barbecuing brisket and sausages for his friends .
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to boil
[Verb]

to cook food in very hot water

Ex: They boiled the lobster for the seafood feast .
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to fry
[Verb]

to cook in hot oil or fat

Ex: She will fry the turkey for Thanksgiving dinner .
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to grill
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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 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
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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 mix an egg yolk with its egg whites and then cook it, usually with milk or butter

Ex: He liked to scramble eggs with a touch of cream , creating a velvety texture for his morning meal .
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to steam
[Verb]

to cook using the steam of boiling water

Ex: Instead of boiling , I like to steam my rice to achieve a fluffy texture .
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to stew
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to cook something at a low temperature in liquid in a closed container

Ex: He enjoys stewing beans with bacon and onions for a comforting meal .
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to cook small pieces of meat or vegetables by constantly moving them around in very hot oil

Ex: He enjoys stir-frying bell peppers and onions with steak strips for fajitas.
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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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Insight - Upper-intermediate
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