Food: English Vocabulary List

meat from a pig, eaten as food

"Pork is common in many dishes."

"We bought pork for dinner tonight because we wanted to make a simple and hearty meal."

a dish that consists of eggs mixed together and cooked in a frying pan

"The omelet was fluffy."

"She made a fluffy omelet filled with mushrooms cheese and fresh herbs for breakfast using eggs from her neighbor's free range chickens."

a book that explains how a dish is cooked

"The cookbook has recipes from Italy."

"The cookbook contains recipes from twenty different countries each accompanied by beautiful photographs and detailed instructions suitable for home cooks."

the amount of food that remains uneaten after a meal and is typically saved for later consumption

"We ate the leftovers from last night's dinner."

"We ate the leftovers from yesterday's dinner for lunch because we didn't want to waste any good food."

a large piece of meat or fish cut into thick slices

"The steak is well cooked."

"He ordered his steak medium rare because cooking it too long would make the meat tough and dry according to his personal preference."

(of meat) completely cooked in a way that there is not any pink flesh inside

"The steak is well-done."

"The well done steak was cooked all the way through with no pink remaining and it was slightly dry but still flavorful and satisfying."

having a size that is not too big or too small, but rather in the middle

"I want a medium drink."

"She ordered a medium pizza with extra cheese for her hungry friends who were coming over."

happening infrequently or uncommon in occurrence

"This coin is rare."

"The rare blood type is found in less than one percent of the population so blood banks often struggle to find donors who can help patients."

having too much water and little taste

"The soup is watery."

"The watery soup had very little flavor and seemed more like hot water with a few vegetables floating in it than actual soup."

having a strong taste that gives your mouth a pleasant burning feeling

"I like spicy food."

"The spicy curry made his mouth burn so he drank a glass of milk to cool it down."

having a strong taste that is unpleasant and not sweet

"The coffee is bitter."

"The bitter coffee needed more sugar but she had run out so she drank it black."

a vegetable with a thick stem and clusters of edible flower buds, typically green in color

"Broccoli is green."

"Broccoli is rich in vitamins and fiber but many children refuse to eat it because of its slightly bitter taste and unusual texture."

a green vegetable that people eat raw or use in cooking

"Celery is crisp."

"She added celery to the soup to give it more texture and a fresher taste."

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

"Spinach is nutritious."

"She put spinach into the omelet so the breakfast would be healthier and more colorful."

to have a specific flavor

"Taste the sweet fruit."

"You should taste the soup before adding more salt because it might already be salty enough from the other ingredients."

meat that is from a cow

"Beef is used in recipes."

"Grass fed beef is often leaner and contains more healthy omega 3 fatty acids compared to beef from cattle raised on grain based diets."

meat that is from a young sheep

"We ate lamb."

"Roast lamb is a traditional dish often served during holiday celebrations."

the meat of a large fish named tuna that lives in warm waters

"Tuna is rich in protein."

"Overfishing has severely reduced tuna populations in many oceans prompting international agreements to set catch limits and protect the species from extinction."

(typically plural) food and other items, typically household goods, that we buy at a supermarket such as eggs, flour, etc.

"We went to the grocery."

"Before going to the grocery store she always makes a list to avoid buying unnecessary items that would eventually go to waste at home."

the additional money we give someone such as a waiter, driver, etc. to thank them for the services they have given us

"She left a nice tip."

"In some countries leaving a tip is optional but in the United States it is expected to be at least fifteen percent of the bill."

a part of something that is left

"I have some rest left."

"The rest of the cake was saved for dessert the following day."

(of meat) cooked in a way that there is only a small amount of pink flesh inside

"I like medium steak."

"He prefers his steak cooked medium, with a warm pink center."

(of meat) cooked for a short time in a way that the flesh is still red inside

"The steak was rare."

"She requested her steak rare, ensuring a very red and juicy interior."

having a strong taste that is unpleasant and not sweet

"The medicine tastes bitter."

"The dark chocolate had a rich, bitter flavor that was surprisingly enjoyable."

someone who avoids eating meat

"He is a vegetarian."

"Vegetarian meals can be very healthy when they include enough protein"

someone who does not consume or use anything that is produced from animals, such as meat, milk, or eggs

"A vegan avoids meat."

"She has been a vegan for over five years and feels much healthier now."

a vegetable with dark purple skin, which is eaten cooked

"The eggplant is purple."

"Eggplant absorbs oil like a sponge when fried making it delicious but also very high in calories compared to other vegetables prepared similarly."

a large round vegetable with thick white, green or purple leaves, eaten raw or cooked

"Cabbage is used in coleslaw and soups."

"Cabbage can be fermented to make sauerkraut or kimchi two foods that are rich in probiotics which support digestive health and immunity."

to give a small amount of money to a waiter, driver, etc. to thank them for their services

"Customers tip the waiter for service."

"It is customary to tip the waiter about fifteen percent of the total bill for good service at a restaurant in this country."