Food and Diet: English Vocabulary List

a black spice that is used in cooking to give food a spicy flavor

"The black pepper is strong."

"She added black pepper to the soup to give it more flavor."

a round loaf of bread made for one person

"The bread roll is warm."

"He ate a warm bread roll with butter while waiting for his soup to arrive at the table."

a type of hamburger topped with melted cheese, typically served on a bun

"The cheeseburger was tasty."

"She ordered a cheeseburger with fries for lunch and finished every bite because the food was delicious."

a variety of dishes originating from South Asia, typically made with meat, vegetables, etc., cooked in a hot sauce and then served with rice

"The curry is spicy."

"She cooked curry with rice and vegetables."

a type of dish consisting of a mixture of chopped fruits

"The fruit salad is fresh."

"We made a delicious fruit salad with apples, grapes, and melon."

a type of vegetable having a strong smell and spicy flavor that is used in cooking

"Garlic smells strong."

"She added garlic to the sauce for more flavor."

a type of green vegetable that is long and thin and is used in cooking

"The green bean is crisp."

"They served green beans with dinner."

the soft food or paste that is made from ground peanuts

"Peanut butter is sticky."

"She spread creamy peanut butter on a slice of bread and added banana slices for a quick and healthy snack."

(of a diet or food) completely or mainly consisting of plants

"She eats a plant-based diet."

"She follows a plant based diet and does not eat any meat dairy or eggs at all."

a type of snack made from a type of corn kernel that expands and puffs up when heated

"The popcorn is salty."

"We ate popcorn while watching the movie."

(of fruit or crop) fully developed and ready for consumption

"The banana is ripe."

"The ripe banana was covered in brown spots but it was actually sweeter and softer than the yellow ones."

(of food or drink) sold to someone for eating or drinking outside the place it is bought from

"We ordered take-away food."

"We ordered take away food from the Chinese restaurant because we were too tired to cook dinner."

describing a food or drink without any sugar

"This drink is sugar-free."

"The sugar free cookies taste almost as good as the regular ones without all the extra calories."

potatoes that are boiled and then crushed to become soft and smooth

"The mashed potato is creamy."

"She served mashed potato with gravy."

a curved-shape roll that is sweet in taste and is usually eaten at breakfast

"I ate a buttery croissant for breakfast."

"She bought a warm butter croissant from the bakery and ate it while walking to work in the morning."

a small cake baked in the shape of a small cup and usually topped with frosting

"The cupcake looks sweet."

"The bakery sells red velvet cupcakes topped with cream cheese frosting and colorful sprinkles for only two dollars each."

a small, ring-shaped fried cake made from sweetened dough

"The donut is glazed."

"He grabbed a chocolate glazed donut and a cup of coffee on his way to the morning meeting."

a diet that restricts and reduces the consumption of foods high in fats

"A low-fat diet can help."

"The doctor recommended a low-fat diet to help lower his cholesterol and reduce his risk of heart disease."

a diet that limits the consumption of carbohydrates, particularly those found in grains and sugary foods

"A low-carb diet can help."

"He started a low-carb diet to manage his weight."

a diet that stops the consumption of gluten altogether

"A gluten-free diet helps some people."

"She follows a gluten-free diet because wheat makes her ill."

the unit used to measure the amount of energy that a food produces

"That meal has many calories."

"She counted calories to stay within her diet plan."

a type of sweet, dessert made from sugar, gelatin, and a variety of flavorings

"The children ate red Jell O for dessert."

"The children ate colorful Jell-O cups for dessert after finishing all the vegetables on their dinner plates."

the leaves of the plant lettuce that are used in salads

"The sandwich needs fresh lettuce and tomato."

"The sandwich had crisp lettuce juicy tomato slices and roasted turkey between two slices of whole wheat bread."

a type of dish for which meat or vegetables are cut into small pieces to be pressed together and then baked

"She made a meat loaf."

"The chef prepared a delicious vegetable loaf with herbs and spices for the main course."

leaves of a mint plant

"Mint is refreshing."

"He added mint to the tea for a cool flavor."

a flat round cake that is thin and is made with milk, eggs, and flour, cooked on a hot surface, typically a griddle or frying pan

"The pancake was soft."

"He poured maple syrup over a tall stack of fluffy pancakes and ate them for breakfast on Sunday morning."

a vegetable, usually a small cucumber, that is preserved in salt water or vinegar

"The pickle is sour."

"He added a pickle to his sandwich."

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

"The fish is raw."

"The raw fish was used to make sushi which is a popular Japanese dish served with soy sauce and wasabi paste."

a sandwich that is made with tortilla wrapped around meat, vegetables, etc.

"The wrap is filling."

"He ordered a chicken wrap for lunch."

a type of sweet dessert made from soft cheese on a cake or biscuit base

"The cheesecake was rich."

"We shared a slice of cheesecake after dinner."

food that is essential to one's growth and health

"Eat good nutrition."

"A balanced diet rich in essential vitamins and minerals is crucial for optimal nutrition."

a food prepared from roasted, ground cacao beans

"Chocolate tastes sweet."

"He ate chocolate after dinner."

a hollow fruit, typically red, green, or yellow, eaten as a vegetable either raw or cooked with other food

"I like red pepper."

"The vibrant red pepper added a sweet crunch to the summer salad."