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Key Pastries Vocabulary
quiche
quiche
[noun]

a tart filled with a mixture of eggs, cheese, milk, and vegetables, originated in France

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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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France
France
[noun]

a country in Europe known for its famous landmarks such as the Eiffel Tower

Ex: France is known for its rich history and cultural heritage. 
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pie
pie
[noun]

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

Ex: He made a delicious banana cream pie for us. 
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pastry
pastry
[noun]

a baked good made from dough or batter, often sweetened or filled with ingredients like fruit, nuts, or chocolate

Ex: She enjoyed a flaky pastry filled with apple cinnamon for breakfast. 
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crust
crust
[noun]

the outermost layer of the Earth, consisting of solid rock and divided into the continental crust and the oceanic crust

Ex: The study of the Earth's crust, known as geology, provides insights into the planet's history, evolution, and the processes shaping its surface. 
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egg
egg
[noun]

an oval or round thing that is produced by a chicken and can be used for food

Ex: Can you help me crack the eggs for the cake batter? 
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milk
milk
[noun]

the white liquid we get from cows, sheep, or goats that we drink and use for making cheese, butter, etc.

Ex: Consuming milk can help maintain healthy skin due to the presence of vitamin A. 
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cream
cream
[noun]

the thick, fatty part of milk that rises to the top when you let milk sit

Ex: He stirred cream into his pasta sauce to make it rich and creamy. 
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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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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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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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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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breakfast
breakfast
[noun]

the first meal we have in the early hours of the day

Ex: Breakfast plays an important role as it provides the body with the necessary energy and nutrients to start the day. 
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lunch
lunch
[noun]

a meal we eat in the middle of the day

Ex: I made a Greek salad with feta cheese and olives for a healthy and flavorful lunch. 
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dinner
dinner
[noun]

the main meal of the day that we usually eat in the evening

Ex: For dinner, I cooked a delicious chicken stir-fry with vegetables. 
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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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butter
butter
[noun]

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

Ex: Butter is a key ingredient in making flaky and delicious pie crusts. 
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to mix
to mix
[Verb]

to combine two or more distinct substances or elements to form a unified whole

Ex: The chef carefully mixed the ingredients to create a flavorful sauce. 
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to press
to press
[Verb]

to push a thing tightly against something else

Ex: He pressed his foot on the accelerator to increase the speed of the car. 
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pie
pie
[noun]

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

Ex: He made a delicious banana cream pie for us. 
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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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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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smooth
smooth
[Adjective]

having a surface that is even and free from roughness or irregularities

Ex: The marble countertop was smooth to the touch. 
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bacon
bacon
[noun]

thin slices of salted or smoked pork, often fried and eaten in meals

Ex: He cooked crispy bacon to accompany his scrambled eggs for breakfast. 
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onion
onion
[noun]

a round vegetable with many layers and a strong smell and taste

Ex: I added chopped green onions to my Asian-inspired noodle dish. 
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spinach
spinach
[noun]

dark and wide green leaves of an Asian plant that can be eaten cooked or uncooked

Ex: She added fresh spinach to the salad. 
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mushroom
mushroom
[noun]

any fungus with a short stem and a round top that we can eat

Ex: He likes his sandwich with fresh lettuce, tomato, and mushrooms. 
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to spread
to spread
[Verb]

to extend something across a surface or throughout a space

Ex: The gardener spread fertilizer across the entire lawn to promote healthy grass growth. 
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to pour
to pour
[Verb]

to make a container's liquid flow out of it

Ex: She poured milk into her cereal bowl for breakfast. 
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creamy
creamy
[Adjective]

having a smooth, rich taste, often reminiscent of cream

Ex: The soup had a creamy taste that lingered pleasantly. 
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custardy
custardy
[Adjective]

having a creamy, smooth texture or flavor similar to custard

Ex: The pie had a custardy texture that was rich and smooth. 
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firm
firm
[Adjective]

relatively hard and resistant to being changed into a different shape by force

Ex: The mattress was firm, providing excellent support for his back. 
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buttery
buttery
[Adjective]

having a rich, creamy, and smooth flavor similar to butter

Ex: The mashed potatoes had a buttery texture, melting smoothly on the tongue. 
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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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picnic
picnic
[noun]

the meal that people eat during an outing in nature, typically in a park or on a beach

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salad
salad
[noun]

a mixture of usually raw vegetables, like lettuce, tomato, and cucumber, with a type of sauce and sometimes meat

Ex: I like to have a refreshing green salad with my lunch. 
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well-known
well-known
[Adjective]

widely recognized or acknowledged

Ex: The well-known actor has starred in numerous blockbuster movies. 
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