Close
Sign in
kosher
/ˈkoʊʃɝ/
adjective
describing food that is acceptable by Jewish law
Click to see examples
Examples
See more
Close
Sign in
halal
/hˈæləl/
adjective
(of meat) prepared according to Islamic law
Click to see examples
Examples
See more
Close
Sign in
edible
/ˈɛdəbəɫ/
adjective
safe or suitable for eating
Click to see examples
Examples
See more
Close
Sign in
culinary
/ˈkjuɫɪˌnɛɹi/
adjective
relating to or used in the preparation of food or cooking
Click to see examples
Examples
See more
Close
Sign in
regimen
/ˈɹɛdʒəmən/
noun
a set of instructions given to someone regarding what they should eat or do to maintain or restore their health
Click to see examples
Examples
See more
Close
Sign in
texture
/ˈtɛkstʃɝ/
noun
the way that a certain type of food feels in one's mouth, whether it is hard, smooth, etc.
Click to see examples
Examples
See more
Close
Sign in
tender
/ˈtendər/
adjective
describing food that is easy to chew or cut
Click to see examples
Examples
See more
Close
Sign in
full-bodied
/fˈʊlbˈɑːdɪd/
adjective
describing something rich and pleasant in taste or sound
Click to see examples
Examples
See more
Close
Sign in
veggie
/ˈvɛdʒi/
noun
a vegetable
Click to see examples
Examples
See more
Close
Sign in
crusty
/ˈkɹəsti/
adjective
(of food) having a hard or crisp covering or outer layer
Click to see examples
Examples
See more
Close
Sign in
starchy
/ˈstɑɹtʃi/
adjective
(of food) containing starch in large amounts
Click to see examples
Examples
See more
Close
Sign in
pungent
/ˈpəndʒənt/
adjective
having a strong, sharp smell or taste that can be overpowering and somewhat unpleasant
Click to see examples
Examples
See more
Close
Sign in
wholesome
/ˈhoʊɫsəm/
adjective
describing food that is good for the health of the body
Click to see examples
Examples
See more
Close
Sign in
wholefood
/hˈoʊlfuːd/
noun
food that contains little or no artificial substance and is considered healthy
Click to see examples
Examples
See more
Close
Sign in
oatmeal
/ˈoʊtˌmiɫ/
noun
a thick, soft food from ground oats, eaten usually for breakfast
Click to see examples
Examples
See more
Close
Sign in
wheatmeal
/wˈiːtmiəl/
noun
an unbleached flour that is made by grinding whole grains of wheat
Click to see examples
Examples
See more
Close
Sign in
yeast
/ˈjist/
noun
a type of fungus capable of converting sugar into alcohol and carbon dioxide, used in making alcoholic drinks and for making bread swell
Click to see examples
Examples
See more
Close
Sign in
starch
/ˈstɑɹtʃ/
noun
a white carbohydrate food substance that exists in flour, potatoes, rice, etc.
Click to see examples
Examples
See more
Close
Sign in
hors d'oeuvre
/hˈoːɹz dˈɜːvɹə/
noun
a small dish served before the main course as an appetizer
Click to see examples
Examples
See more
Close
Sign in
aperitif
/əˌpɛɹəˈtif/
noun
a drink, particularly alcoholic, consumed before a meal to stimulate one's appetite
Click to see examples
Examples
See more
Close
Sign in
stew
/ˈstu/
noun
a dish of vegetables or meat cooked at a low temperature in liquid in a closed container
Click to see examples
Examples
See more
Close
Sign in
to broil
/ˈbɹɔɪɫ/
verb
to cook food, especially meat or fish, under or over direct heat
Click to see examples
Examples
See more
Close
Sign in
to poach
/ˈpoʊtʃ/
verb
to cook food, especially fish, in a small amount of boiling water or another liquid
Click to see examples
Examples
See more
Close
Sign in
to garnish
/ˈɡɑɹnɪʃ/
verb
to make food look more delicious by decorating it
Click to see examples
Examples
See more
Close
Sign in
to season
/ˈsizən/
verb
to add spices or salt to food to make it taste better
Click to see examples
Examples
See more
Close
Sign in
to marinade
/ˈmɑɹɪˌneɪd/
verb
to leave food in a marinade
Click to see examples
Examples
See more
Close
Sign in
to dice
/ˈdaɪs/
verb
to cut food into small cubes
Click to see examples
Examples
See more
Close
Sign in
julienne
/dʒˌuːlɪˈɛn/
adjective
(of vegetables) cut into short narrow strips
Click to see examples
Examples
See more
Close
Sign in
to saute
/sɔˈteɪ/
verb
to quickly fry food in a small amount of hot oil
Click to see examples
Examples
See more
Close
Sign in
to grind
/ˈɡɹaɪnd/
verb
to break something into powder or very small pieces by using a special device or putting it between two hard surfaces
Click to see examples
Examples
See more
Close
Sign in
to knead
/ˈnid/
verb
to form and press dough or wet clay with the hands
Click to see examples
Examples
See more
Close
Sign in
to mash
/ˈmæʃ/
verb
to crush food into a soft mass
Click to see examples
Examples
See more
Close
Sign in
to defrost
/dɪˈfɹɔst/
verb
to cause something frozen become warmer to melt away the ice or frost
Click to see examples
Examples
See more
Close
Sign in
to scramble
/ˈskɹæmbəɫ/
verb
to mix an egg yolk with its egg whites and then cook it, usually with milk or butter
Click to see examples
Examples
See more
Close
Sign in
to dine out
/dˈaɪn ˈaʊt/
verb
to have dinner in a restaurant or at someone else's home
Click to see examples
Examples
See more
Close
Sign in
rotisserie
/ˌɹoʊˈtɪsɝi/
noun
a restaurant that specializes in barbecued or roasted meat
Click to see examples
Examples
See more
Close
Sign in
doggy bag
/dˈɑːɡi bˈæɡ/
noun
a bag for taking home one's leftover food in a restaurant
Click to see examples
Examples
See more
Close
Sign in
hotplate
/hˈɑːtpleɪt/
noun
a small appliance with a metal or ceramic surface used for cooking or reheating food
Click to see examples
Examples
See more
Close
Sign in
maitre d'hotel
/mˈeɪɾɚ dˈiːhoʊtˈɛl/
noun
someone who is in charge of the waiters and waitresses of a restaurant
Click to see examples
Examples
See more
Great!
You've reviewed all the words in this lesson!
Practice
Upgrade to premium
In order to continue your learning process you must upgrade to the premium plan
Next Lesson
View plans
Back
1. Review
2. Flashcard
3. Spelling
4. Quiz