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C1 Vocab Cooking and
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Batter | A mixture consisting of flour, milk, and eggs, used for making pancakes, or for covering food before frying. |
| To blend | To combine different substances together. |
| To carve | To cut a piece of cooked meat into smaller pieces. |
| To deep-fry | To cook food by holding it under oil. |
| To defrost | To cause something frozen to become warmer to melt away the ice or frost. |
| To digest | To break down food in the body and absorb its nutrients and necessary substances. |
| To mash | To crush food into a soft mass. |
| To reheat | To warm previously cooked food. |
| To grate | To cut food into small pieces or shreds using a tool with sharp holes. |
| To grind | To crush something into small particles by rubbing or pressing it against a hard surface. |
| To simmer | To cook something at a temperature just below boiling, allowing it to bubble gently. |
| To steam | To cook using the steam of boiling water. |
| To stew | To cook something at a low temperature in liquid in a closed container. |
| To warm up | To make already cooked food warm again. |
| To whip | To mix ingredients with a wire whisk or fork in cooking or baking to achieve a specific texture. |
| To squeeze | To force liquid out of something by firmly twisting or pressing it. |
| Bland | (Of drink or food) having no pleasant or strong flavor. |
| Chunky | (Of food) having large pieces. |
| Chewy | (Of food) requiring a lot of chewing in order to be swallowed easily. |
| Creamy | Having a smooth and soft texture. |
| Crispy | (Of food) having a pleasant, dry, and hard texture or surface that is easily broken or crushed. |
| Crunchy | (Of food) firm and making a sharp sound when bitten or chewed. |
| Tinned | (Of food) preserved and sold in a can. |
| Appetite | The feeling of wanting food. |
| Banquet | A large and formal meal for many people, often for a special event. |
| Feast | A meal with fine food or a large meal for many people celebrating a special event. |
| Brunch | A meal served late in the morning, as a combination of breakfast and lunch. |
| Buffet | A meal with many dishes from which people serve themselves at a table and then eat elsewhere. |
| Teatime | A time in the early evening or afternoon when people have a light meal. |
| Corkscrew | A small tool with a pointy spiral metal for pulling out corks from bottles. |
| Glassware | Objects that are made of glass, particularly ones used for eating and drinking. |
| Tureen | A deep dish with a lid, used for serving soup. |