Adjectives of Food Preparation

overcooked

Adjective

/ˌoʊvɝˈkʊkt/

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(of food) having been left on heat for too long, resulting in a loss of moisture, flavor, and tenderness

undercooked

Adjective

/əndɝˈkʊkt/

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not cooked sufficiently, resulting in a raw or partially cooked state

fried

Adjective

/fraɪd/ or /fraid/

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cooked in very hot oil

baked

Adjective

/beɪkt/ or /beikt/

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cooked with dry heat, particularly in an oven

roasted

Adjective

/roʊs.təd/ or /rooos.tēd/

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(of food) having been cooked by exposure to dry heat, typically in an oven or over an open flame, resulting in a crispy or browned exterior

grilled

Adjective

/grɪld/ or /grild/

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having been cooked over direct heat, often on a grill, resulting in a charred or seared exterior

canned

Adjective

/kænd/ or /kānd/

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(of food) preserved and stored in a sealed container, typically made of metal

homemade

Adjective

/hoʊm.meɪd/ or /hooom.meid/

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having been made at home, rather than in a factory or store, especially referring to food

raw

Adjective

/rɑ/ or /raa/

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

sliced

Adjective

/slaɪst/ or /slaist/

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(of food) having been cut into thin, flat pieces or segments

grated

Adjective

/greɪ.tɪd/ or /grei.tid/

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shredded into small pieces or fine fragments, typically using a grater

lukewarm

Adjective

/luk.wɔrm/ or /look.vawrm/

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having a temperature that is only slightly warm

culinary

Adjective

/kju.lɪ.nɛ.ri/ or /kyoo.li.ne.ri/

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having to do with the preparation, cooking, or presentation of food