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Food & Cooking

Expressions for restaurants, recipes, and culinary contexts

food-cooking C1

culinary masterpiece

Learn how to use "culinary masterpiece" to describe an exceptionally prepared, visually stunning, and delicious dish that showcases a chef's ultimate skill.
food-cooking B1

daily special

Learn what a 'daily special' is at a restaurant and how to ask about it when dining out.
food-cooking B2

deep fry

Master the cooking term "deep fry" in English. Learn its definition, how to use it in sentences, and avoid common grammar mistakes.
food-cooking B1

doggy bag

Discover what a 'doggy bag' is and how to politely ask to take your restaurant leftovers home.
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food-cooking B2

eat like a horse

Discover how to use the casual English idiom 'eat like a horse' to describe someone with a massive appetite. Learn its meaning, tone, and common mistakes.
food-cooking B1

eat out

Discover how to use the common English phrasal verb 'eat out' to describe dining at a restaurant, cafe, or diner instead of cooking and eating your meals at home.
food-cooking A2

fast food

Discover the meaning of fast food, how to use it correctly in English conversations, and avoid common learner mistakes.
food-cooking B2

fine dining

Learn the term 'fine dining' to describe high-end, formal restaurant experiences and upscale cuisine.
food-cooking B2

finger-licking good

Learn the casual English idiom "finger-licking good" to describe delicious, messy food. Find meanings, examples, and common mistakes.
food-cooking B1

fussy eater

Learn the phrase 'fussy eater' to describe someone who is very particular about the food they eat.
food-cooking C1

gourmet chef

Learn the meaning of 'gourmet chef', a term for a highly skilled professional cook who creates high-quality, artistic, and premium dishes.
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food-cooking B1

grab a bite

Learn how to use the casual English phrase 'grab a bite' to suggest getting a quick, informal meal or snack with friends, family, or colleagues during a busy day.
food-cooking A2

have a snack

Learn how to use the common English phrase 'have a snack' naturally. See examples, common mistakes, and related terms.
food-cooking B1

help yourself

Learn how to use 'help yourself' in English to invite guests to serve themselves food or drinks.
food-cooking B1

home-cooked meal

Discover the meaning of 'home-cooked meal' and how to express your love for freshly prepared food.
food-cooking B2

melt in your mouth

Learn how to use the expressive English idiom 'melt in your mouth' to describe incredibly tender, delicious, and high-quality food in everyday conversation.
food-cooking C1

multi-course meal

Learn how to use "multi-course meal" to describe a structured, formal dining experience featuring a sequence of several dishes served one after another.
food-cooking B1

my mouth is watering

Learn how to use the natural English idiom 'my mouth is watering' to express that a dish looks, smells, or sounds absolutely delicious and makes you want to eat.
food-cooking B1

on the side

Understand how to order food with sauces, dressings, or small portions served separately using 'on the side'.
food-cooking B1

out of this world

Learn how to use the idiom 'out of this world' to describe food that is absolutely delicious and extraordinary.