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Food & Cooking

Expressions for restaurants, recipes, and culinary contexts

food-cooking B1

eat in

Learn how to use the phrasal verb 'eat in' when ordering food or deciding whether to cook at home.
food-cooking B2

garnish with

Master the cooking term 'garnish with' to describe decorating food and drinks like a professional chef.
food-cooking C1

have a craving for

Learn how to express intense food desires using the C1 English phrase 'have a craving for' in daily conversations.
food-cooking C1

infuse with

Understand how to use the phrase 'infuse with' in cooking to describe blending deep flavors into liquids and dishes.
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food-cooking A2

junk food

Find out what 'junk food' means in English and how to use this common expression to describe unhealthy snacks and meals.
food-cooking C1

locally sourced

Learn the meaning of 'locally sourced' and see how to use it to describe fresh, sustainable ingredients in culinary contexts.
food-cooking A2

main course

Learn how to use the English expression 'main course' to talk about the primary dish of a meal. Perfect for dining out!
food-cooking B1

pass the salt

Discover how to use the common English dining phrase 'pass the salt' politely during meals, including natural conversation examples and practice exercises.
food-cooking B2

piping hot

Discover the meaning of 'piping hot' and how to use this common English idiom to describe hot food and drinks.
food-cooking A2

soft drink

Learn the meaning of 'soft drink' in English. Discover how to order non-alcoholic carbonated beverages naturally.
food-cooking B1

sparkling water

Understand the meaning of 'sparkling water' and learn how to order carbonated water in English-speaking restaurants with natural examples and practice.
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food-cooking B2

split the bill

Learn how to use the expression 'split the bill' naturally when dining out with friends or colleagues.
food-cooking B2

acquired taste

Understand the meaning of 'acquired taste'. Learn how to describe food, drinks, or hobbies that you only start to like after trying them multiple times.
food-cooking C1

al dente

Master the culinary term "al dente," used by chefs and home cooks to describe pasta or vegetables cooked to be firm to the bite rather than soft or mushy.
food-cooking B1

book a table

Understand how to use the practical phrase 'book a table' to make a restaurant reservation in advance, ensuring you have a place to sit during busy dining hours.
food-cooking B2

bring to a boil

Master the essential cooking instruction 'bring to a boil' for recipes and kitchen conversations.
food-cooking A2

can I have the bill

Discover how to ask for the bill politely in English restaurants using this essential A2 level phrase. Perfect for dining out and traveling with confidence.
food-cooking B2

comfort food

Discover the meaning of "comfort food" in English. Learn how to talk about your favorite nostalgic, cozy dishes with natural examples.
food-cooking B2

compliments to the chef

Learn how to use "compliments to the chef" to praise a delicious meal in English. Discover its meaning, pronunciation, and examples.
food-cooking C1

cook up a storm

Discover the meaning of "cook up a storm," a lively English idiom used to describe preparing a massive, delicious feast with great energy and enthusiasm.