Insight - Upper-intermediate - Unit 8 - 8D

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

an amount of food served to one person

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

to cook food in very hot water

to cook in hot oil or fat

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

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

(especially of meat) to cook over a fire or in an oven for an extended period

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

to cook using the steam of boiling water

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

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

to make bread or cheese brown by heating it