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food-cooking C1

chiffonade the basil

Learn how to chiffonade the basil like a professional chef. Discover the meaning and usage of this elegant slicing technique.
food-cooking C1

clarify the butter

Learn what it means to clarify the butter, how it is done in cooking, and how to use this professional culinary term in English.
food-cooking B1

cook from scratch

Master the expression 'cook from scratch' to describe preparing food using fresh, basic ingredients. Includes clear explanations, natural examples, and practice.
food-cooking B2

culinary arts

Learn the meaning of 'culinary arts', how to use it in professional or formal contexts, and see natural example sentences.
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food-cooking C1

flambé the dessert

Master the cooking term 'flambé the dessert' and learn how to describe lighting alcohol on fire for dramatic culinary effect.
travel C1

gastronomic traditions

Learn how to discuss 'gastronomic traditions' when exploring cultural food, culinary heritage, and travel.
food-cooking C1

julienne the carrots

Master the culinary term 'julienne the carrots' to describe cutting vegetables into thin, matchstick-sized strips.
food-cooking B2

artisanal bread

Learn what the term 'artisanal bread' means and how to use this culinary expression to describe high-quality, handcrafted baked goods in daily life.
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 C1

gastronomic experience

Learn the meaning of 'gastronomic experience' and how to use this formal English expression to describe high-quality culinary adventures.
food-cooking B2

pan seared salmon

Master the culinary term 'pan seared salmon'. Learn how to describe this delicious, crispy-skinned fish dish in natural English.
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food-cooking B2

plate up

Learn how to use the phrasal verb 'plate up' in English to describe arranging and presenting food on a plate beautifully before serving.
food-cooking B1

preheat the oven

Master the kitchen instruction 'preheat the oven'. Learn its meaning, pronunciation, and how to use it in recipes.
food-cooking B2

season to taste

Learn what 'season to taste' means in English recipes. Discover how to use this common culinary phrase naturally.
food-cooking B2

slow cooked meal

Learn how to use the phrase 'slow cooked meal' in English. Discover its meaning, pronunciation, and common mistakes in cooking contexts.
food-cooking B1

squeeze a lemon

Learn how to use the phrase 'squeeze a lemon' in English. Find pronunciation, natural examples, and common mistakes.
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.