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Key Appetizers Vocabulary - Saganaki

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Key Appetizers Vocabulary
saganaki
saganaki
[noun]

a traditional Greek appetizer featuring various dishes prepared in a small, two-handled frying pan called a "saganaki"

Ex: At the Greek restaurant, we started our meal with saganaki, enjoying the rich, melted cheese paired with warm pita bread. 
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popular
popular
[Adjective]

receiving a lot of love and attention from many people

Ex: Harry Potter books are very popular among teenagers. 
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Greek
Greek
[Adjective]

belonging or relating to Greece, its people, or its language

Ex: Greek cuisine is well-known for its fresh and flavorful dishes. 
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food
food
[noun]

things that people and animals eat, such as meat or vegetables

Ex: He enjoyed trying new foods while traveling abroad. 
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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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cooked
cooked
[Adjective]

(of food) heated and ready for consumption

Ex: The cooked pasta was al dente, tender yet firm to the bite. 
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frying pan

a flat-bottomed pan with low sides and a long handle, typically used for frying and browning foods

Ex: She heated oil in the frying pan before adding the vegetables to sauté. 
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version
version
[noun]

a different form of something particular when compared with its previous form or forms

Ex: The software company released a new version of its popular app with enhanced features. 
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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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to coat
to coat
[Verb]

(of a substance) to cover the surface something

Ex: After the construction work, a layer of sawdust coated the entire workshop. 
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flour
flour
[noun]

a fine powder made by crushing wheat or other grains, used for making bread, cakes, pasta, etc.

Ex: For a gluten-free option, substitute regular flour with almond flour in the cake recipe. 
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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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kind
kind
[Adjective]

nice and caring toward other people's feelings

Ex: It's a kind gesture to write thank you notes after receiving gifts. 
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shape
shape
[noun]

the outward form or visual appearance of an object or person

Ex: The sculpture captured the shape of the human hand in fine detail. 
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kefalotyri

a traditional Greek and Cypriot hard cheese made from sheep's milk, goat's milk, or a combination of both

Ex: At the Greek festival, we savored fried kefalotyri, relishing its crispy exterior and melted interior. 
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halloumi
halloumi
[noun]

a white cheese made in Greece that is semi-hard and is used in cooking

Ex: Crisp up halloumi in a hot pan and use it as a topping for homemade pizzas. 
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kasseri
kasseri
[noun]

a traditional Greek semi-hard cheese made primarily from unpasteurized sheep's milk, often blended with up to 20% goat's milk

Ex: At the Greek festival, we enjoyed slices of kasseri paired with olives and crusty bread. 
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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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hot
hot
[Adjective]

having a higher than normal temperature

Ex: I turned on the air conditioner because it was getting too hot inside. 
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lemon juice

usually freshly squeezed juice of lemons

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sour
sour
[Adjective]

having a sharp acidic taste like lemon

Ex: The green apple had a delightfully sour and crisp flavor. 
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salty
salty
[Adjective]

containing salt or having a taste that is like salt

Ex: He added too much salt, making the pasta salty. 
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dish
dish
[noun]

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

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to refer
to refer
[Verb]

to send someone to a doctor, specialist, etc. for help, advice, or a decision

Ex: The clinic doctor referred the patient to an oncologist for further tests and potential tumor management. 
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shrimp
shrimp
[noun]

a small animal from the crustacean family with ten legs that lives in the sea

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mussel
mussel
[noun]

a type of bivalve mollusk, living in marine or freshwater environments, often attached to rocks or other surfaces

Ex: The children collected mussels along the rocky shoreline. 
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tomato sauce

a type of sauce made from tomatoes, often used as a flavoring for food

Ex: She poured tomato sauce over the pasta. 
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feta cheese

a Greek cheese taken from a mixture of goat's and sheep's milk that is white and has holes in it

Ex: Adding feta cheese to your homemade pizza takes it to the next level. 
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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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common
common
[Adjective]

regular and without any exceptional features

Ex: The meeting was filled with common tasks and discussions. 
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appetizer
appetizer
[noun]

a small dish that is eaten before the main part of a meal

Ex: We started our meal with a delicious appetizer of bruschetta topped with fresh tomatoes and basil. 
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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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waiter
waiter
[noun]

a man who brings people food and drinks in restaurants, cafes, etc.

Ex: Our waiter cleared the empty plates from the table. 
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table
table
[noun]

furniture with a usually flat surface on top of one or multiple legs that we can sit at or put things on

Ex: I cleared the table after dinner and washed the dishes. 
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to shout
to shout
[Verb]

to speak loudly, often associated with expressing anger or when you cannot hear what the other person is saying

Ex: Frustrated with the distant conversation, she had to shout to make herself heard across the crowded room. 
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fire
fire
[noun]

the result of something burning that often produces heat, flame, light, and smoke

Ex: Can you please add some logs to the fire to keep it burning? 
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brandy
brandy
[noun]

a strong alcoholic drink made from wine or fruit juice

Ex: She enjoyed sipping brandy by the fireplace on cold winter evenings. 
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ouzo
ouzo
[noun]

an anise-flavored liqueur that is popular in Greece and Cyprus

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show
show
[noun]

a TV or radio program made to entertain people

Ex: "Friends" is a popular sitcom that became a classic TV show. 
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mostly
mostly
[Adverb]

in a manner that indicates the majority of something is in a certain condition or of a certain type

Ex: The garden was mostly filled with vibrant flowers of various colors. 
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