Total English - Upper-intermediate - Unit 7 - Lesson 1

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 7 - Lesson 1 in the Total English Upper-Intermediate coursebook, such as "scramble", "grate", "stir", etc.

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Total English - Upper-intermediate
saucepan
saucepan [noun]

a round metal container, which is deep and has a long handle and a lid, used for cooking

Ex: They heated the milk in a small saucepan for their hot chocolate .
oven
oven [noun]

a box-shaped piece of equipment with a front door that is usually part of a stove, used for baking, cooking, or heating food

Ex:
sweet
sweet [adjective]

containing sugar or having a taste that is like sugar

Ex: I prefer sweet popcorn over salty .
to bake
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 .
cooker
cooker [noun]

an appliance shaped like a box that is used for heating or cooking food by putting food on top or inside the appliance

Ex: He forgot to turn off the cooker after making breakfast .
beef
beef [noun]

meat that is from a cow

Ex: The roast beef sandwich at the deli is a customer favorite , piled high with thinly sliced beef and horseradish sauce .
to scramble
to scramble [verb]

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 .
bitter
bitter [adjective]

having a strong taste that is unpleasant and not sweet

Ex: He winced at the bitter aftertaste of the dark chocolate , preferring sweeter varieties .
frying pan
frying pan [noun]

a flat-bottomed pan with low sides and a long handle, typically used for frying and browning foods

Ex: He seasoned the steak and placed it in the hot frying pan to sear both sides .
salty
salty [adjective]

containing salt or having a taste that is like salt

Ex: My grandfather loves chips but has to avoid them because they are too salty .
to fry
to fry [verb]

to cook in hot oil or fat

Ex: She loves to fry mushrooms with garlic and butter .
peach
peach [noun]

a soft and juicy fruit that has a pit in the middle and its skin has extremely little hairs on it

Ex: Peaches are packed with antioxidants that help protect your body against harmful free radicals .
to roast
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 .
cabbage
cabbage [noun]

a large round vegetable with thick white, green or purple leaves, eaten raw or cooked

Ex: Cabbage is a versatile vegetable that can be used in salads , soups , and stir-fries .
to boil
to boil [verb]

to cook food in very hot water

Ex: He boiled potatoes for the stew .
sour
sour [adjective]

having a sharp acidic taste like lemon

Ex: She loves the sour taste of grapefruit in the morning .
wooden spoon
wooden spoon [noun]

a spoon that is made of wood

Ex: The wooden spoon has been passed down in the family for generations .
to grill
to grill [verb]

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

Ex:
parsley
parsley [noun]

an aromatic herb with flat or curly leaves, typically chopped and used to garnish or season food

Ex:
plate
plate [noun]

a flat, typically round dish that we eat from or serve food on

Ex: They used disposable plates for the picnic .
cook
cook [noun]

a person who prepares and cooks food, especially as their job

Ex: The cook prepared a tasty meal for the guests .
vegetable
vegetable [noun]

a plant or a part of it that we can eat either raw or cooked

Ex: I always start my day with a nutritious vegetable omelette packed with spinach , tomatoes , and mushrooms .
vegetarian
vegetarian [noun]

someone who avoids eating meat

Ex: He has been a vegetarian for years and enjoys experimenting with plant-based recipes at home .
recipe
recipe [noun]

the instructions on how to cook a certain food, including a list of the ingredients required

Ex: He found a quick and easy pasta recipe online that became an instant family favorite .
dish
dish [noun]

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

rare
rare [adjective]

(of meat) cooked for a short time in a way that the flesh is still red inside

Ex: The filet mignon was cooked rare , just enough to sear the outside while keeping the inside tender and juicy .
raw
raw [adjective]

related to foods that have not been exposed to heat or any form of cooking

Ex: They snacked on raw nuts and seeds for a healthy boost of energy .
to stir
to stir [verb]

to move a spoon, etc. around in a liquid or other substance to completely mix it

Ex: He skillfully stirred the coffee , watching the cream swirl into a delightful pattern .
to beat
to beat [verb]

to repeatedly mix something using a spoon, fork, etc.

Ex: He used a whisk to beat the cream into soft peaks .
to slice
to slice [verb]

to cut food or other things into thin, flat pieces

Ex: Use a sharp knife to slice the tomatoes .
to chop
to chop [verb]

to cut something into pieces using a knife, etc.

Ex: The butcher is chopping meat to fulfill customer orders .
to grate
to grate [verb]

to cut food into small pieces or shreds using a tool with sharp holes

Ex:
savory
savory [adjective]

pleasing or agreeable to the sense of taste

Ex: The savory stew , rich with vegetables and tender beef , was the perfect comfort food for a cold evening .
Total English - Upper-intermediate
Unit 1 - Lesson 1 Unit 1 - Lesson 2 Unit 1 - Lesson 3 Unit 1 - Vocabulary
Unit 1 - Reference - Part 1 Unit 1 - Reference - Part 2 Unit 2 - Lesson 1 Unit 2 - Lesson 2
Unit 2 - Lesson 3 Unit 2 - Vocabulary Unit 2 - Reference Unit 3 - Lesson 1
Unit 3 - Lesson 2 Unit 3 - Lesson 3 Unit 3 - Vocabulary Unit 3 - Reference
Unit 4 - Lesson 1 Unit 4 - Lesson 2 Unit 4 - Lesson 3 Unit 4 - Vocabulary
Unit 4 - Reference Unit 5 - Lesson 1 Unit 5 - Lesson 2 Unit 5 - Lesson 3
Unit 5 - Vocabulary Unit 5 - Communication Unit 5 - Reference - Part 1 Unit 5 - Reference - Part 2
Unit 6 - Lesson 1 Unit 6 - Lesson 3 Unit 6 - Vocabulary Unit 6 - Reference
Unit 7 - Lesson 1 Unit 7 - Lesson 2 Unit 7 - Lesson 3 Unit 7 - Vocabulary
Unit 7 - Reference - Part 1 Unit 7 - Reference - Part 2 Unit 8 - Lesson 1 Unit 8 - Lesson 2
Unit 8 - Vocabulary Unit 8 - Reference Unit 9 - Lesson 1 Unit 9 - Lesson 2
Unit 9 - Vocabulary Unit 9 - Reference Unit 10 - Lesson 2 Unit 10 - Lesson 3
Unit 10 - Vocabulary Unit 10 - Reference