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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: I traveled to Italy last year to explore its rich history and beautiful cities. 
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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: I added mushrooms, onions, and bell peppers as toppings on my pizza. 
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filling
filling
[noun]

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

Ex: The filling in the pastry was sweet and creamy. 
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dough
dough
[noun]

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

Ex: Pizza dough needs to be stretched and shaped before adding the toppings. 
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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 carefully folded the letter before placing it in the envelope for mailing. 
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edge
edge
[noun]

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

Ex: He stood on the edge of the cliff, admiring the breathtaking view below. 
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to cook
to cook
[Verb]

to make food with heat

Ex: I love to cook scrambled eggs with cheese for breakfast. 
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cheese
cheese
[noun]

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

Ex: Blue cheese crumbles are a tasty addition to burgers or salads. 
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mozzarella

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

Ex: As a vegetarian, I often substitute mozzarella for meat in my sandwiches. 
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ham
ham
[noun]

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

Ex: He diced the leftover ham and used it to make a flavorful fried rice. 
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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: I made a salami and Swiss cheese omelette for breakfast. 
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vegetable
vegetable
[noun]

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

Ex: Fresh vegetables like tomatoes, cucumbers, and lettuce make a delicious salad. 
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sauce
sauce
[noun]

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

Ex: My mother made a creamy béchamel sauce for the lasagna. 
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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 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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crispy
crispy
[Adjective]

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

Ex: The fries were perfectly crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. 
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soft
soft
[Adjective]

gentle to the touch

Ex: He wore a soft woolen scarf around his neck to stay warm. 
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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: The famous singer performed to a sold-out crowd at the arena. 
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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 spent the entire day repairing the machinery. 
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to carry
to carry
[Verb]

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

Ex: She used a backpack to carry her books to school. 
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mess
mess
[noun]

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

Ex: The project's budget overrun created a financial mess that took months to sort out. 
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restaurant

a place where we pay to sit and eat a meal

Ex: He works as a chef in a popular restaurant. 
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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: At the party, there were many snacks to choose from. 
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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: I cooked a delicious meal of grilled chicken with roasted vegetables. 
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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: He likes the sweet taste of fresh strawberries. 
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fruit
fruit
[noun]

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

Ex: For a refreshing summer treat, try blending frozen fruit, like bananas and berries, into a creamy smoothie. 
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chocolate
chocolate
[noun]

a food prepared from roasted, ground cacao beans

Ex: She used chocolate to make a rich dessert. 
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