Food Production & Culinary Arts

to cut food into small, square-shaped pieces

Dice the carrots and onions before adding them to the pan.

to cut food into pieces with quick, downward strokes of a knife

Chop the vegetables finely for the stir-fry.

a person who cooks professionally, especially in a restaurant

The chef prepared a special dish for the guests.

a style of cooking, typically associated with a particular country or region

Thai cuisine is known for its balance of sweet, sour, and spicy flavours.

to decorate a dish of food with a small amount of another food

Chefs often garnish the soup with fresh herbs before serving.

to soak food, especially meat, in a seasoned liquid before cooking to add flavour

She marinated the chicken overnight in lemon juice and spices.

to cook a liquid or food gently at a temperature just below boiling

Let the sauce simmer on low heat for twenty minutes.

to fry food quickly in a small amount of hot oil or fat

Sauté the onions until they turn golden brown.

to beat eggs, cream, or other ingredients quickly until they become light and smooth

Whisk the eggs until they become fluffy.

to press and stretch dough with the hands to make it smooth before baking

He kneaded the dough for ten minutes before letting it rest.

to remove the skin or outer covering of a fruit or vegetable

Peel the potatoes before boiling them.

to mix different ingredients together thoroughly, often using a machine

Blend the fruit with some yoghurt to make a smoothie.

to cook food, especially meat or vegetables, in an oven or over a fire using dry heat

They roasted the chicken with herbs and garlic.

to cook food using the heat of boiling water without the food touching the water

It is healthier to steam vegetables than to fry them.

to cook small pieces of food quickly in a little hot oil while stirring constantly

Stir-fry the vegetables over high heat for a few minutes.

a substance made from a plant, used to add flavour to food

The curry gets its rich flavour from a blend of spices.

a tool or container used for preparing or eating food

Every kitchen needs a basic set of cooking utensils.

a substance such as a sauce or spice mix that is added to food to give it more flavour

Ketchup and mustard are popular condiments at fast-food restaurants.

a thin soup made by cooking meat, fish, or vegetables slowly in water

She used chicken broth as the base for the soup.

a mixture of flour, eggs, and milk or water, used in cooking

Dip the fish in batter before frying it.

a thick, soft mixture of flour and water or milk, used for making bread or pastry

She rolled out the dough to make pizza bases.

a large, flat dish used for serving food, especially at a special meal

The waiter brought out a platter of grilled seafood.

knives, forks, and spoons used for eating or serving food

The restaurant provides fresh cutlery for every table.

a rare or expensive food that is considered especially good to eat

Smoked salmon is regarded as a delicacy in many countries.

a list of dishes available in a restaurant

The waiter handed us the menu as soon as we sat down.

an arrangement made in advance to have a table or seat kept for you at a restaurant

We made a reservation at the new restaurant for Saturday night.

(of meat or food) soft and easy to cut or chew

The slow-cooked beef was incredibly tender.

having a salty or spicy flavour rather than a sweet one

I prefer savoury snacks to sweet ones.