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Total English - Upper-intermediate - Unit 7 - Reference - Part 1

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 7 - Reference - Part 1 in the Total English Upper-Intermediate coursebook, such as "rare", "saucepan", "beat", 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: She boiled the pasta in a large saucepan on the stove. 
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frying pan

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

Ex: She heated oil in the frying pan before adding the vegetables to sauté. 
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wooden spoon

a spoon that is made of wood

Ex: She used a wooden spoon to stir the sauce to prevent scratching the pot. 
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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: He used the oven's timer to remind him to check on the cookies. 
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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: She placed the pot on the cooker to heat up the soup. 
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cook
cook
[noun]

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

Ex: As a cook, he knows many delicious recipes. 
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plate
plate
[noun]

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

Ex: He served the salad on a large ceramic plate. 
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dish
dish
[noun]

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

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recipe
recipe
[noun]

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

Ex: She followed her grandmother's chocolate cake recipe, which included a secret ingredient. 
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sweet
sweet
[Adjective]

containing sugar or having a taste that is like sugar

Ex: He likes the sweet taste of fresh strawberries. 
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bitter
bitter
[Adjective]

having a strong taste that is unpleasant and not sweet

Ex: The bitter taste of black coffee lingered on her tongue after she took a sip. 
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salty
salty
[Adjective]

containing salt or having a taste that is like salt

Ex: He added too much salt, making the pasta salty. 
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sour
sour
[Adjective]

having a sharp acidic taste like lemon

Ex: The green apple had a delightfully sour and crisp flavor. 
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rare
rare
[Adjective]

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

Ex: He ordered his burger cooked rare, wanting it juicy with a red center. 
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raw
raw
[Adjective]

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

Ex: She enjoyed a salad made with raw vegetables and leafy greens. 
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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 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 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 boil
to boil
[Verb]

to cook food in very hot water

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

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

Ex: She gently stirred the soup, ensuring all the flavors blended perfectly before serving. 
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to beat
to beat
[Verb]

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

Ex: Beat the eggs until they are fluffy and light in color. 
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to slice
to slice
[Verb]

to cut food or other things into thin, flat pieces

Ex: Slice the bread for sandwiches. 
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to chop
to chop
[Verb]

to cut something into pieces using a knife, etc.

Ex: She chops vegetables for the stir-fry every evening. 
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to grate
to grate
[Verb]

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

Ex: Grate the cheese for the pizza using a cheese grater. 
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beef
beef
[noun]

meat that is from a cow

Ex: The steakhouse is famous for serving high-quality cuts of beef grilled to perfection. 
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cabbage
cabbage
[noun]

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

Ex: She prepared a delicious coleslaw using fresh cabbage, carrots, and a tangy dressing. 
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parsley
parsley
[noun]

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

Ex: She sprinkled parsley over the pasta. 
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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: He shared a juicy peach with his friend during a picnic in the park. 
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savory
savory
[Adjective]

pleasing or agreeable to the sense of taste

Ex: The savory aroma of the roasted chicken filled the kitchen, making everyone's mouth water. 
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