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Key Appetizers Vocabulary - Carpaccio

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Key Appetizers Vocabulary
carpaccio
carpaccio
[noun]

a dish made with thinly sliced raw meat or fish, typically beef, veal, or fish, served with a dressing or marinade

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special
special
[Adjective]

different or better than what is normal

Ex: The special occasion called for a celebration with family and friends .
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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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thin
thin
[Adjective]

having opposite sides or surfaces that are close together

Ex: She layered the thin slices of cucumber on the sandwich for added crunch .
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slice
slice
[noun]

a small cut of a larger portion such as a piece of cake, pizza, etc.

Ex: She sliced the apple and gave him a slice to taste .
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raw
raw
[Adjective]

related to foods that have not been exposed to heat or any form of cooking

Ex: He liked his steak cooked rare , almost raw in the center .
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beef
beef
[noun]

meat that is from a cow

Ex: She ordered a rare steak , preferring her beef to be cooked just enough to seal in the juices .
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cold
cold
[Adjective]

having a temperature lower than the human body's average temperature

Ex: The ice cubes made the drink refreshingly cold.
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olive oil
olive oil
[noun]

an oil that is pale yellow or green, made from olives, and often used in salads or for cooking

Ex: She added a tablespoon of olive oil to the pasta sauce .
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lemon juice

usually freshly squeezed juice of lemons

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mustard
mustard
[noun]

a cold yellow or brown condiment with a hot taste taken from the seeds of a small plant with yellow flowers

Ex: The chef prepared a honey mustard glaze to baste the grilled chicken thighs .
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salt
salt
[noun]

a natural, white substance, obtained from mines and also found in seawater that is added to the food to make it taste better or to preserve it

Ex: We bought a bag of coarse sea salt from the specialty store.
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pepper
pepper
[noun]

a powder made from dried peppercorn that is added to food to make it spicy

Ex: They sprinkled crushed red pepper flakes on their pizza for a spicy kick.
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parmesan
parmesan
[noun]

a whitish cheese with a hard texture that is grated and used in Italian cuisine

Ex: The combination of ripe tomatoes, basil, and Parmesan cheese creates a mouthwatering Caprese salad.
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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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dish
dish
[noun]

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

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venice
venice
[noun]

the provincial capital of Veneto; built on 118 islands within a lagoon in the Gulf of Venice; has canals instead of streets; one of Italy's major ports and a famous tourist attraction

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chef
chef
[noun]

a highly trained cook who often cooks for hotels or restaurants

Ex: He admired the chef's ability to turn simple ingredients into extraordinary meals that delighted everyone at the table .
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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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customer
customer
[noun]

a person, organization, company, etc. that pays to get things from businesses or stores

Ex: The store 's policy is ' the customer is always right ' .
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health
health
[noun]

the general condition of a person's mind or body

Ex: He decided to take a break from work to focus on his health and well-being .
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painter
painter
[noun]

an artist who paints pictures

Ex: The surrealist painter's works are filled with symbolism and unusual imagery .
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bright
bright
[Adjective]

(of colors) intense and easy to see

Ex: The sky was a bright blue on a clear sunny day.
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style
style
[noun]

the manner in which something takes place or is accomplished

Ex: They debated which style of leadership would be most effective .
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skill
skill
[noun]

an ability to do something well, especially after training

Ex: The athlete 's skill in dribbling and shooting made him a star player on the basketball team .
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knife
knife
[noun]

a sharp blade with a handle that is used for cutting or as a weapon

Ex: We used the chef 's knife to chop the onions .
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tenderloin

meat that is cut from near the backbone of a pig or cow, which is of high quality

Ex: Street vendors in a bustling market grill flavorful tenderloin skewers for hungry customers .
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to beat
to beat
[Verb]

to strike someone repeatedly, usually causing physical harm or injury

Ex: She feared he might beat her if he found out the truth .
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plate
plate
[noun]

a flat, typically round dish that we eat from or serve food on

Ex: We should use a microwave-safe plate for reheating food .
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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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appetizer
appetizer
[noun]

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

Ex: Before the main course , we enjoyed a light appetizer of vegetable spring rolls with a tangy dipping sauce .
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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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deer
deer
[noun]

a large, wild animal with long legs which eats grass and can run very fast, typically the males have horns

Ex: We silently watched from a distance as the deer peacefully rested under the shade of a tree .
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salmon
salmon
[noun]

a silver-colored fish often found in both freshwater and saltwater environments

Ex: The wild salmon population is declining due to overfishing .
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tuna
tuna
[noun]

a type of large fish that is found in warm seas

Ex: Tuna is rich in omega-3 fatty acids, making it a healthy choice for a balanced diet.
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recipe
recipe
[noun]

the instructions on how to cook a certain food, including a list of the ingredients required

Ex: By experimenting with different recipes, she learned how to create delicious vegetarian meals .
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fresh
fresh
[Adjective]

(of food) recently harvested, caught, or made

Ex: He picked a fresh apple from the tree , ready to eat .
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clean
clean
[Adjective]

not having any bacteria, marks, or dirt

Ex: The hotel room was clean and spotless .
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popular
popular
[Adjective]

receiving a lot of love and attention from many people

Ex: His songs are popular because they are easy to dance to .
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