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Food & Cooking

Expressions for restaurants, recipes, and culinary contexts

food-cooking C1

connoisseur of fine wine

Discover how to use 'connoisseur of fine wine' to describe an expert who appreciates and has deep knowledge of high-quality wines.
food-cooking A2

cook dinner

Learn how to use the common English phrase 'cook dinner' naturally in daily conversations. Master this essential vocabulary with examples and practice.
food-cooking B1

cool down

Learn how to use 'cool down' in the context of food and cooking. See natural conversational examples, clear grammatical explanations, and interactive practice.
food-cooking C1

culinary heritage

Learn the meaning of 'culinary heritage' and how to describe traditional food cultures and cooking practices in formal English.
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culinary prowess

Explore the meaning of culinary prowess. Learn how to describe exceptional cooking skills and talent in formal English.
food-cooking B2

culinary skills

Discover the meaning of culinary skills, how to describe someone's cooking abilities, and find natural example sentences for everyday English.
food-cooking A2

cut up

Learn how to use the phrasal verb 'cut up' to describe slicing, chopping, or dividing food into smaller pieces.
food-cooking B1

cutting board

Master the term 'cutting board'. Learn how to use this kitchen vocabulary word in daily English conversations.
food-cooking A2

daily menu

Understand the phrase 'daily menu'. Learn how restaurants use it to offer special dishes of the day, with examples and practice.
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dairy products

Learn how to use the term 'dairy products' correctly in English. Discover natural conversation examples, common learner mistakes, and practical practice exercises.
food-cooking C1

deglaze the pan

Learn how to use 'deglaze the pan' to describe dissolving browned food bits with liquid to make a flavorful sauce.
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delectable feast

Learn how to use 'delectable feast' to describe a delicious, abundant, and beautifully prepared meal in formal English.
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discerning palate

Learn the meaning of 'discerning palate' and how to use it to describe someone with refined, sophisticated taste in food and drink.
food-cooking C1

dress a salad

Learn how to use the phrase 'dress a salad' like a professional chef. Discover natural examples, pronunciation, and common mistakes to avoid.
food-cooking B1

drink up

Master the casual phrasal verb 'drink up' in English. Discover its meaning, see natural conversational examples, and learn how to avoid common mistakes easily.
food-cooking B2

drizzle with

Understand the culinary verb phrase 'drizzle with'. See how to describe pouring liquids lightly over food in natural English.
food-cooking B1

eat like a bird

Understand the idiom 'eat like a bird' with real examples. Learn how to describe someone who eats very little, and avoid common grammar mistakes.
food-cooking B1

eat up

Learn how to use the phrasal verb 'eat up' like a native speaker. Understand its exact meaning, discover common mistakes, and practice with our interactive exercises.
food-cooking C1

epicurean delight

Learn the formal expression 'epicurean delight' to describe luxurious, high-quality food and drink meant for true culinary connoisseurs.
food-cooking B1

expiration date

Learn how to use the term 'expiration date' in English to talk about food safety, product freshness, and administrative documents.