Lesson 9B · New English File Advanced Vocabulary List

cooked in extremely hot liquids

"The eggs are boiled."

"He preferred his vegetables lightly boiled to retain their crisp texture and vibrant color."

having been cut or divided into small pieces or fragments

"The onions are chopped."

"The chopped vegetables were added to the hot pan and sizzled as they hit the oil."

an aromatic herb with flat or curly leaves, typically chopped and used to garnish or season food

"Sprinkle parsley on top."

"She sprinkled fresh parsley over the pasta dish not only for color but also for flavor."

(of food) cooked by being fully submerged in hot oil

"The chicken is deep-fried."

"The deep fried chicken was crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside perfectly cooked and delicious."

a ring-shaped slice of onion that is dipped in batter or bread crumbs and then fried until crispy, often served as a snack or a side dish

"Onion ring is battered onion."

"Onion rings were thick slices of onion battered and deep fried until crispy golden brown."

cheese that has been shredded or grated into small pieces using a grater or other similar tool

"Grated cheese melts quickly on pasta."

"Grated cheese was finely shredded parmesan or cheddar for sprinkling over pasta dishes."

having been cooked over direct heat, often on a grill, resulting in a charred or seared exterior

"He ordered grilled fish."

"The grilled salmon had beautiful char marks and a smoky flavor that paired perfectly with the lemon butter sauce."

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

"The mashed potato is creamy."

"She served mashed potato with gravy."

changed into a liquid state as a result of being heated

"The cheese is melted."

"The melted butter was drizzled over the popcorn and sprinkled with salt for a delicious movie snack."

to cut meat or other food into very small pieces, usually using a meat grinder or a sharp knife

"Mince the garlic into tiny pieces."

"The recipe says you should mince the garlic into very tiny pieces so that the flavor spreads evenly throughout the entire dish."

having had the outer skin or layer removed, commonly from fruits or vegetables

"The potatoes are peeled."

"The peeled potatoes were boiled until soft and then mashed with butter milk and salt."

an egg that has been cooked by being gently simmered in water without its shell

"I like poached egg."

"Eggs cooked gently in simmering water until the white is set and the yolk is runny."

a dish made by cooking a lamb in an oven or over an open flame until the meat is crispy on the outside and tender on the inside

"The roast lamb is served with mint sauce."

"The roast lamb is served with mint sauce and roasted vegetables for Sunday dinner."

a dish made by beating eggs together in a bowl and then cooking them in a pan while stirring

"I want scrambled eggs."

"Eggs beaten with butter and cooked slowly until soft and creamy are a popular breakfast."

bread that has been cut into several individual pieces of equal size

"Sliced bread is pre-cut."

"The invention of sliced bread was considered a convenience that homemakers enthusiastically welcomed in the nineteen twenties."

a type of bivalve mollusk, living in marine or freshwater environments, often attached to rocks or other surfaces

"The mussel attaches to rocks."

"Mussels attach themselves to rocks using strong threads called byssus and filter feed on plankton."

cooked slowly in a liquid until it becomes tender and flavorful

"The meat is stewed."

"The stewed meat was cooked slowly for hours until it was tender enough to fall apart with a fork."

the cut of meat from the breast of a chicken, typically boneless and skinless

"The chicken breast is grilled with lemon and herbs."

"The chicken breast is grilled with lemon and herbs and served with a side of rice."

having been subjected to heat, often resulting in a warm, browned, or crisp texture

"The bread is toasted."

"The toasted bread was spread with butter and jam and served alongside a hot cup of coffee."

two pieces of bread with cheese, meat, etc. between them

"I ate a sandwich at lunch."

"He made a grilled cheese sandwich for lunch by buttering two slices of bread and placing a slice of cheddar cheese between them before cooking it in a hot pan."

cream that has been beaten by a mixer or whisk until it becomes light and fluffy

"The whipped cream peaks softly."

"Whipped cream was heavy cream beaten until light and fluffy for topping desserts and drinks."

an object that is used for cooking or eating

"The utensil is sharp."

"She placed the utensils in the drawer after washing them."

a flat, rectangular metal pan that is used for baking and cooking food in the oven

"The baking tray is lined with parchment paper."

"The baking tray was a flat metal sheet without sides used for cookies and roasting vegetables."

a flat board used in the kitchen for cutting vegetables, fruits, meat, and other food items

"She chops the onions on a wooden chopping board."

"She chops the onions on a wooden chopping board and tears run down her cheeks."

a bowl-shaped kitchen utensil with holes, used for draining liquids from foods like pasta or washed vegetables

"She drained the spaghetti in a colander."

"The pasta was drained in the colander over the sink then tossed with sauce immediately."

an electric kitchen appliance used to chop, slice, shred, or puree food

"The food processor is handy."

"Using a food processor saves time chopping vegetables but cleaning the blades and bowl afterward can be tedious and requires careful handling."

a flat-bottomed pan with low sides and a long handle, typically used for frying and browning foods

"The frying pan is hot."

"He heated olive oil in a large frying pan before adding the chopped onions and garlic to sauté until they were soft and golden brown."

a bowl typically used in cooking and baking for combining ingredients

"The mixing bowl is large."

"She whisked the batter in the mixing bowl."

a round metal container, which is deep and has a long handle and a lid, used for cooking

"The saucepan holds two quarts of liquid."

"The saucepan was a medium pot with a long handle for heating soups and sauces."

a tool with many small holes and a wire net used for separating solid materials from smaller ones or liquids

"The sieve removes lumps from the dry flour."

"The sieve had a fine wire mesh that sifted flour and removed lumps before baking."

a utensil with a coil of wires used for whipping, beating, or mixing food

"She used a whisk to beat the eggs."

"The balloon whisk incorporated air into the cream transforming it into soft billowy peaks."

things that people and animals eat, such as meat or vegetables

"The food smells delicious."

"We bought enough food for the whole family."

a round vegetable that grows beneath the ground, has light brown skin, and is used cooked or fried

"The potato is still hot."

"She peeled the potatoes and cut them into small cubes before boiling them in salted water until they were soft enough to mash with butter and cream."

a small and short grain that is white or brown and usually grown and eaten a lot in Asia

"The rice is ready."

"We ate rice with curry and vegetables."

a soft, sweet fruit with a thin skin and many small seeds, often eaten fresh or dried

"The fig is sweet."

"She ate a fig after lunch and enjoyed its soft texture."

cooked using a grill or open flame, often resulting in a charred or smoky flavor

"The ribs are barbecued."

"The barbecued ribs were slathered in sauce and cooked over low heat until they were fall off the bone tender."

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 food prepared from roasted, ground cacao beans

"Chocolate tastes sweet."

"He ate chocolate after dinner."

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."

a marine crustacean with a compressed abdomen that is cooked as food

"Prawns are seafood."

"The succulent prawn, a marine crustacean with a flattened body, is a popular ingredient in many seafood dishes."

cooked using the steam of boiling water

"The fish is steamed."

"She opted for the steamed dumplings, appreciating their delicate texture and healthy preparation method."

a small round fruit with juicy flesh and purple or yellow skin and a pit

"The plum is juicy."

"He picked a plum from the tree and ate it right away."

feeling very full or overeaten, as if one has eaten too much food

"I feel stuffed now."

"After the enormous holiday feast, everyone felt completely stuffed and unable to move."

a device used to weigh people or objects

"Use the scale to weigh."

"The doctor asked the patient to step onto the scale to record their current weight."

a kitchen tool with a broad and flat part on one end, used for turning and lifting food

"She used a spatula to flip the pancakes."

"The spatula melted slightly when she left it resting against the hot pan so she replaced it with a heat resistant silicone version."

a type of pasta in very long thin pieces that is cooked in boiling water

"She twirled the spaghetti around her fork."

"The spaghetti was cooked al dente and tossed with garlic olive oil and fresh parsley."

a soft cake that is small and round

"She ate a warm biscuit with butter and jam."

"The buttermilk biscuit was flaky and warm served with butter and honey at breakfast."

to make a person or thing ready for doing something

"Prepare the vegetables for the soup."

"The chef will prepare a special seven course tasting menu for the guests at the exclusive dinner event tonight."

the flesh of a chicken that we use as food

"I like to eat chicken."

"The restaurant is famous for its delicious roasted chicken prepared with herbs."

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

"The egg cracked on the floor."

"I boiled an egg for breakfast this morning."

an animal with a tail, gills and fins that lives in water

"A shark is a fish."

"The fisherman caught a large fish that was too heavy to lift into the boat by himself."

cooked with dry heat, particularly in an oven

"She made baked potatoes."

"The baked potatoes were fluffy inside and the sour cream and chives on top made them taste delicious with the grilled steak."

a piece of meat with one or more rib bones

"I want a rib."

"The barbecue restaurant is famous for its tender, slow-cooked pork rib that falls off the bone."

a boneless steak cut from the tenderloin of beef

"I want a filet."

"The chef prepared a perfectly seared filet mignon, accompanied by a red wine reduction."