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Key Pastries Vocabulary - Pie

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Key Pastries Vocabulary
pie
pie
[noun]

a food that is made by baking fruits, vegetables, or meat inside one or multiple layers of pastry

Ex: We shared a piece of apple pie for dessert.
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baked
baked
[Adjective]

cooked with dry heat, particularly in an oven

Ex: The baked ham was glazed with a sweet and tangy sauce , caramelizing in the oven for a flavorful main course .
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crust
crust
[noun]

a hard outer layer that covers something

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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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flour
flour
[noun]

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

Ex: The flour mixture was mixed with water to form the batter .
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fat
fat
[noun]

a substance taken from animals or plants and then processed so that it can be used in cooking

Ex: The fat was melted before being added to the stew .
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water
water
[noun]

a liquid with no smell, taste, or color, that falls from the sky as rain, and is used for washing, cooking, drinking, etc.

Ex: The swimmer jumped into the pool and splashed water everywhere .
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to roll out

to use a roller or similar tool to flatten something

Ex: It took forever to roll this puff pastry out, but it was worth it.
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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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savory
savory
[Adjective]

(of food) salty or spicy rather than sweet

Ex: A bowl of savory miso soup warmed her up on the chilly evening .
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meat
meat
[noun]

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

Ex: Slow-cooked pulled pork , served with barbecue sauce , is a popular meat dish .
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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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ancient
ancient
[Adjective]

related or belonging to a period of history that is long gone

Ex: The museum housed artifacts from ancient Egypt, including pottery and jewelry.
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Egyptian
Egyptian
[Adjective]

belonging or relating to Egypt, or its people

Ex: We visited an exhibition of ancient Egyptian art .
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honey
honey
[noun]

a sweet, sticky, thick liquid produced by bees that is yellow or brown and we can eat as food

Ex: We used honey as a natural sweetener in our homemade salad dressing .
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nut
nut
[noun]

a small fruit with a seed inside a hard shell that grows on some trees

Ex: They snacked on a handful of mixed nuts for an energy boost during their hike.
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Greek
Greek
[Adjective]

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

Ex: The Greek architecture is admired for its grandeur and complexity.
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Roman
Roman
[Adjective]

related to ancient Rome, its citizens, or empire

Ex: The Roman numeral system uses letters to represent numerical values , such as I , V , X , and L.
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seafood
seafood
[noun]

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

Ex: They enjoyed a seafood feast on the beach , with platters of shrimp , oysters , and grilled fish .
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to prepare

to cook food for eating

Ex: Why are you always preparing snacks when guests are expected ?
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butter
butter
[noun]

a soft, yellow food made from cream that we spread on bread or use in cooking

Ex: The recipe called for melted butter to be drizzled over the freshly baked bread .
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oil
oil
[noun]

a liquid that is smooth and thick, made from animals or plants, and used in cooking

Ex: They ran out of cooking oil and had to borrow some from their neighbor.
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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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sticky
sticky
[Adjective]

having a thick consistency that clings to surfaces when in contact

Ex: The jam was so sticky it clung to the spoon .
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flat
flat
[Adjective]

(of a surface) continuing in a straight line with no raised or low parts

Ex: The table was smooth and flat, perfect for drawing .
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round
round
[Adjective]

having a circular shape, often spherical in appearance

Ex: The round pizza was divided into equal slices , ready to be shared among friends .
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dish
dish
[noun]

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

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apple
apple
[noun]

a fruit that is round and has thin yellow, red, or green skin

Ex: The apple tree in our backyard produces juicy fruits every year.
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berry
berry
[noun]

a juicy small fruit with no pit, which grows on a bush

Ex: He enjoyed a bowl of mixed berries topped with Greek yogurt for a nutritious snack .
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pumpkin
pumpkin
[noun]

a large thick-skinned and round fruit with orange-yellow flesh and edible seeds

Ex: They harvested pumpkins from the garden to make homemade pumpkin pie for Thanksgiving .
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chicken
chicken
[noun]

the flesh of a chicken that we use as food

Ex: The restaurant served juicy grilled chicken burgers with all the toppings .
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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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layer
layer
[noun]

an amount or sheet of something covering a surface or lying between two other things

Ex: The painting was created using layers of acrylic paint to achieve depth and texture .
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hot
hot
[Adjective]

having a higher than normal temperature

Ex: The soup was too hot to eat right away .
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dessert
dessert
[noun]

‌sweet food eaten after the main dish

Ex: We made a classic English dessert, sticky toffee pudding .
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celebration

a gathering or event where people come together to honor someone or something, often with food, music, and dancing

Ex: The annual festival is a celebration of local culture , featuring traditional music , dance , and cuisine .
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the United States

a country in North America that has 50 states

Ex: The United States is a country located in North America .
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Thanksgiving

a national holiday in the US and Canada when families gather and have a special meal to give thanks to God

Ex: Some people volunteer at soup kitchens on Thanksgiving to help those in need .
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