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Key Dishes Vocabulary - Paella

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paella
paella
[noun]

a dish of rice, seafood, chicken, and vegetables, which is cooked and served in a large shallow pan, originated in Spain

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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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dish
dish
[noun]

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

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Spain
Spain
[noun]

a country in southwest Europe

Ex: Barcelona, located in Spain, is famous for its unique architecture. 
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rice
rice
[noun]

a small and short grain that is white or brown and usually grown and eaten a lot in Asia

Ex: I prefer brown rice over white rice for its nutritional benefits. 
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ingredient

a food item that forms part of a recipe or culinary mixture

Ex: Flour is the main ingredient in bread. 
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seafood
seafood
[noun]

any sea creature that is eaten as food such as fish, shrimp, seaweed, and shellfish

Ex: She's a seafood aficionado, specializing in preparing sushi and sashimi at home. 
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meat
meat
[noun]

the flesh of animals and birds that we can eat as food

Ex: Grilled chicken breast is a lean and flavorful meat option for a healthy dinner. 
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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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special
special
[Adjective]

different or better than what is normal

Ex: That song holds a special place in her heart. 
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to use
to use
[Verb]

to do something with an object, method, etc. to achieve a specific result

Ex: He is using his phone to take a picture. 
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important
important
[Adjective]

having a lot of value

Ex: Conserving water is important for the sustainable use of natural resources. 
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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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slowly
slowly
[Adverb]

at a pace that is not fast

Ex: The turtle moved slowly across the road.  Examples: 
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pan
pan
[noun]

a metal container with a long handle and a lid, used for cooking

Ex: She stirred the vegetables in the pan over medium heat. 
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to taste
to taste
[Verb]

to have a specific flavor

Ex: The soup tastes delicious with the added herbs. 
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delicious
delicious
[Adjective]

having a very pleasant flavor

Ex: For me, the most delicious food always involves cheese. 
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liquid
liquid
[noun]

a substance such as water that flows freely, unlike a gas or a solid

Ex: Water is the most common liquid on Earth, essential for all forms of life. 
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to begin
to begin
[Verb]

to start as something, before turning into something different

Ex: She began as an intern and later became the CEO of the company. 
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saffron
saffron
[noun]

the spice that is made from the dried aromatic stigmas of crocus flowers, used to add taste and color to the food

Ex: He likes to sprinkle a few strands of saffron into his cup of warm milk. 
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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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field
field
[noun]

a piece of land in the country, especially one where crops are grown or animals are kept, typically surrounded by a fence, etc.

Ex: Sheep were grazing peacefully in the green field. 
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snail
snail
[noun]

edible terrestrial snail usually served in the shell with a sauce of melted butter and garlic

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rabbit
rabbit
[noun]

meat from a rabbit, eaten as food

Ex: She carefully prepared a flavorful rabbit stew, using fresh herbs and vegetables to enhance its natural taste. 
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chicken
chicken
[noun]

the flesh of a chicken that we use as food

Ex: He grilled a juicy chicken breast for his dinner. 
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a bit
a bit
[Adverb]

to a small extent or degree

Ex: The temperature dropped a bit in the evening, so a light jacket is advisable. 
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to enjoy
to enjoy
[Verb]

to take pleasure or find happiness in something or someone

Ex: She enjoys listening to classical music while working. 
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kind
kind
[noun]

a group of people or things that have similar characteristics or share particular qualities

Ex: At the museum, you can explore artifacts and relics from different historical kinds. 
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need
need
[noun]

a condition or situation in which something is necessary

Ex: He feels a deep need to be successful. 
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slowly
slowly
[Adverb]

at a pace that is not fast

Ex: The turtle moved slowly across the road.  Examples: 
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flavor
flavor
[noun]

the specific taste that a type of food or drink has

Ex: He loves the tangy flavor of pickles. 
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event
event
[noun]

anything that takes place, particularly something important

Ex: The wedding was a joyous event that brought family and friends together. 
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gathering
gathering
[noun]

a meeting, especially one with a particular purpose

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to serve
to serve
[Verb]

to offer or present food or drink to someone

Ex: Pour the sauce over the pasta and serve it immediately. 
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pan
pan
[noun]

a metal container with a long handle and a lid, used for cooking

Ex: She stirred the vegetables in the pan over medium heat. 
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directly
directly
[Adverb]

in a straight line from one point to another without turning or pausing

Ex: The road leads directly to the town center without any turns. 
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way
way
[noun]

a procedure or approach used to achieve something

Ex: There are several ways to solve this equation. 
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to gather
to gather
[Verb]

to bring things together in one place

Ex: She gathered all her books from around the house and placed them neatly on the shelf. 
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outdoor
outdoor
[Adjective]

(of a place or space) located outside in a natural or open-air setting, without a roof or walls

Ex: She loves visiting outdoor pools during the summer to swim under the sun. 
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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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valencia
valencia
[noun]

a city in eastern Spain on the Mediterranean

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original
original
[Adjective]

existing at the start of a specific period or process

Ex: The gardens have recently been restored to their original glory. 
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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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