Topic-Related Verbs - Verbs Related to Preparing and Serving Food

Here you will learn some English verbs referring to preparing and serving food such as "peel", "slice", and "garnish".

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Topic-Related Verbs
to peel [verb]

to remove the skin or outer layer of something, such as fruit, etc.

Ex: Use a potato peeler to peel the skin off the potatoes .
to skin [verb]

to remove the outer layer or covering from something

Ex: Please skin the tomatoes before adding them to the salad .
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 grate [verb]

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

Ex:
to slice [verb]

to cut food or other things into thin, flat pieces

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

to cut meat or other food into very small pieces, usually using a meat grinder or a sharp knife

Ex: Use a meat grinder to mince the beef for the meatballs .
to churn [verb]

to stir cream very hard until it transforms into butter

Ex: Churning cream requires patience and strong arm muscles .
to cream [verb]

to make a substance smooth by beating or mixing

Ex: Use a mixer to cream the eggs and milk for the custard .
to ripen [verb]

to cause natural products to become fully developed

Ex: The florist employed a technique to ripen the cut flowers and prolong their vase life .
to cater [verb]

to provide a meeting, party, etc. with food and drink

Ex: The hotel 's restaurant can cater the conference with a buffet lunch .

to make food look more delicious by decorating it

Ex: He garnished the main course with a slice of lemon and a sprig of rosemary .
to serve [verb]

to offer or present food or drink to someone

Ex: He served a delicious homemade pie for dessert .

to offer something, typically food or drink, to someone

Ex: She served up a selection of fine wines with dinner .

to physically stir something in order to mix or loosen its contents

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to plate [verb]

to arrange and present food attractively on a dish or serving surface

Ex: He plated the salad with precision , layering the ingredients for visual appeal .