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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
to order
[Verb]

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

Ex: He ordered a round of drinks for everyone at the table. 
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portion
portion
[noun]

an amount of food served to one person

Ex: She served a generous portion of pasta on each plate for dinner. 
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dish
dish
[noun]

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

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fare
fare
[noun]

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

Ex: The restaurant serves traditional Italian fare. 
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ration
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: Each soldier received a daily ration of food and water. 
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takeaway
takeaway
[noun]

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

Ex: We decided to get takeaway for dinner instead of cooking tonight. 
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snack
snack
[noun]

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

Ex: At the party, there were many snacks to choose from. 
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banquet
banquet
[noun]

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

Ex: The wedding banquet featured multiple courses of gourmet cuisine served to guests seated at elegantly decorated tables. 
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to bake
to bake
[Verb]

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

Ex: Bake the cookies at 350°F for 10-12 minutes until golden brown. 
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to barbecue

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

Ex: He loves to barbecue burgers and hot dogs on the grill during summer cookouts. 
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to boil
to boil
[Verb]

to cook food in very hot water

Ex: I boil eggs for breakfast every morning. 
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to fry
to fry
[Verb]

to cook in hot oil or fat

Ex: He decided to fry the shrimp for the pasta dish. 
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to grill
to grill
[Verb]

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

Ex: Grill the burgers over medium heat for about 5 minutes on each side. 
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to poach
to poach
[Verb]

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

Ex: She decided to poach the eggs for a healthier breakfast option. 
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to roast
to roast
[Verb]

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

Ex: Roast the turkey in the oven at 350° F for several hours until it's golden brown and juicy. 
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to scramble

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

Ex: For a quick breakfast, she decided to scramble some eggs with a dash of milk to make them fluffy. 
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to steam
to steam
[Verb]

to cook using the steam of boiling water

Ex: She loves to steam vegetables for a healthy side dish. 
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to stew
to stew
[Verb]

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

Ex: Stew the beef with vegetables and broth in a slow cooker for several hours until it's tender. 
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to stir-fry

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

Ex: Stir-fry the chicken and vegetables in a wok with sesame oil until they are tender-crisp. 
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to toast
to toast
[Verb]

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

Ex: Toast the bread until it's golden brown and crispy. 
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