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Expressions for restaurants, recipes, and culinary contexts

food-cooking B1

It's my treat

Learn how to offer to pay for someone else's meal or drink naturally in English using the friendly expression 'It's my treat'.
food-cooking B1

jar of jam

Learn the correct English expression 'jar of jam'. Explore natural examples, pronunciation, and interactive practice.
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julienne the carrots

Master the culinary term 'julienne the carrots' to describe cutting vegetables into thin, matchstick-sized strips.
food-cooking B1

keep an eye on the oven

Learn the casual kitchen idiom 'keep an eye on the oven' to make sure your food cooks perfectly. Includes meaning, native examples, and interactive practice.
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kitchen sink

Learn how to use the phrase 'kitchen sink' in everyday English. Understand its meaning in cooking and daily routines with natural examples.
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kitchen scales

Master the term 'kitchen scales' with this guide. Learn how to talk about weighing ingredients accurately in English recipes with practical examples and common mistakes.
food-cooking B1

leave room for dessert

Learn the meaning of 'leave room for dessert' and how to use this friendly phrase during meals to remind guests to save some appetite for sweet treats.
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let it cool

Master the English cooking phrase 'let it cool'. Learn when and how to use it with clear examples and practice exercises.
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line-caught fish

Understand the meaning of 'line-caught fish' and how to use this culinary term to describe sustainably sourced seafood in English.
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loaf of bread

Learn how to use 'loaf of bread' in English. Discover its meaning, pronunciation, common mistakes, and practice exercises for daily conversations.
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loaf of sourdough

Learn how to use the phrase 'loaf of sourdough' in daily conversations. Find natural examples, common mistakes, pronunciation, and practice exercises.
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locally foraged

Understand 'locally foraged'—a key culinary term for fresh, wild ingredients gathered directly from nature in the nearby area to create unique, seasonal dishes.
food-cooking B2

locally grown

Learn how to use the term 'locally grown' to talk about regional produce, community agriculture, and sustainable dining habits in your daily English conversations.
food-cooking B2

marinate the chicken

Master the culinary phrase "marinate the chicken" to describe soaking meat in a seasoned liquid to add flavor and tenderness.
food-cooking B1

mashed potatoes

Learn how to use 'mashed potatoes' in English conversations. Discover meanings, natural examples, and common mistakes.
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meal prep

Learn how to use the casual English term 'meal prep' to talk about preparing meals in advance.
food-cooking B2

measuring spoons

Understand how to use the term 'measuring spoons' in English. Learn how to describe precise cooking measurements for spices and liquids with natural examples.
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melt the butter

Learn how to use 'melt the butter' in English kitchen contexts. Includes 5 natural examples, pronunciation, and common grammar mistakes.
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mild flavor

Learn how to describe gentle, non-overpowering tastes using the phrase 'mild flavor' with examples, common mistakes, and practice.
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mix the ingredients

Learn how to use the cooking phrase 'mix the ingredients' in English. Discover its meaning, see natural examples, and practice with exercises.