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Key Food Vocabulary - Calzone

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Key Food Vocabulary
calzone
calzone
[noun]

a type of Italian folded pizza or turnover, typically made with pizza dough that is filled with cheese, sauce, and various toppings, then folded over and sealed before being baked or fried

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Italy
Italy
[noun]

a country in southern Europe, with a long Mediterranean coastline

Ex: Venice is a city in Italy known for its beautiful canals and gondola rides .
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pizza
pizza
[noun]

an Italian food made with thin flat round bread, baked with a topping of tomatoes and cheese, usually with meat, fish, or vegetables

Ex: We enjoyed a pizza party with friends , eating slices and playing games together .
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filling
filling
[noun]

a combination of ingredients used as a filling for pastries, sandwiches, and other food items

Ex: You can use a variety of fillings, such as cheese or ham , for these rolls .
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dough
dough
[noun]

a thick mixture of flour, liquid and sometimes yeast that is baked into bread or pastry

Ex: The doughnut dough is rising before it gets fried .
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to fold
to fold
[Verb]

to bend something in a way that one part of it touches or covers another

Ex: She decided to fold the napkin into an elegant shape for the dinner table .
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edge
edge
[noun]

the outer part of an area or object that is furthest from the center

Ex: She ran her finger along the edge of the book 's pages , feeling the texture of the paper .
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to cook
to cook
[Verb]

to make food with heat

Ex: We should cook the chicken thoroughly before eating .
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cheese
cheese
[noun]

a soft or hard food made from milk that is usually yellow or white in color

Ex: They enjoyed a slice of mozzarella cheese with their fresh tomato and basil salad .
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mozzarella

a mild semi-soft cheese that is white in color and is unsalted, used in Italian cuisine

Ex: Caprese salad is a classic dish made with mozzarella, tomatoes , and basil .
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ham
ham
[noun]

a type of meat cut from a pig's thigh, usually smoked or salted

Ex: The butcher sells a variety of hams, including smoked , honey-glazed , and spiral-cut options .
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salami
salami
[noun]

a type of sausage that is large, spicy, and is served cold in thin slices, originated in Italy

Ex: They enjoyed a platter of salami and other cold meats .
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vegetable
vegetable
[noun]

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

Ex: The restaurant offered a vegetarian dish with a mix of seasonal vegetables.
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sauce
sauce
[noun]

a flavorful liquid, served with food to give it a particular taste

Ex: We made a pesto sauce using fresh basil from our garden .
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to bake
to bake
[Verb]

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

Ex: He enjoys baking pies , especially during the holiday season .
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to fry
to fry
[Verb]

to cook in hot oil or fat

Ex: She will fry the turkey for Thanksgiving dinner .
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crispy
crispy
[Adjective]

(of food) having a firm, dry texture that makes a sharp, crunching sound when broken or bitten

Ex: The crispy crust of the pizza crackled as they took each bite.
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soft
soft
[Adjective]

gentle to the touch

Ex: He brushed his fingers over the soft petals of the flower .
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naples
naples
[noun]

a port and tourist center in southwestern Italy; capital of the Campania region

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famous
famous
[Adjective]

known by a lot of people

Ex: She became famous overnight after her viral video gained millions of views .
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street food

ready-to-eat food or beverages that are sold by vendors in public places

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worker
worker
[noun]

someone who does manual work, particularly a heavy and exhausting one to earn money

Ex: The worker lifted heavy boxes all afternoon .
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to carry
to carry
[Verb]

to hold someone or something and take them from one place to another

Ex: The shopping bag was heavy because it had to carry groceries for the whole family .
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mess
mess
[noun]

a situation with many problems or difficulties, caused particularly by someone who is careless

Ex: Her decision to ignore the maintenance warnings resulted in a mechanical mess that halted production for days .
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restaurant

a place where we pay to sit and eat a meal

Ex: We ordered takeout from our favorite restaurant and enjoyed it at home .
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snack
snack
[noun]

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

Ex: She packed a healthy snack of fruit and yogurt for work .
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meal
meal
[noun]

the food that we eat regularly during different times of day, such as breakfast, lunch, or dinner

Ex: The meal was served buffet-style with a variety of dishes to choose from .
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dish
dish
[noun]

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

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sweet
sweet
[Adjective]

containing sugar or having a taste that is like sugar

Ex: The fresh strawberries were naturally sweet and juicy .
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fruit
fruit
[noun]

something we can eat that grows on trees, plants, or bushes

Ex: Sliced watermelon is a juicy and hydrating fruit to enjoy on a hot summer day .
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chocolate
chocolate
[noun]

a food prepared from roasted, ground cacao beans

Ex: Chocolate can be combined with nuts for flavor .
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