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food-cooking B2

caramelize the onions

Learn how to use the cooking phrase 'caramelize the onions' in English. Master the pronunciation, spelling, and natural examples for daily cooking.
food-cooking B1

dash of pepper

Learn the meaning of 'dash of pepper' and how to use this common culinary expression correctly in your everyday English.
food-cooking B2

dust with sugar

Understand how to use 'dust with sugar' to describe lightly sprinkling powdered sugar over desserts.
food-cooking C1

pair well with

Master the sophisticated food and beverage collocation 'pair well with' to describe matching flavors and ingredients.
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food-cooking B2

parboil the potatoes

Learn the culinary English expression 'parboil the potatoes'. Discover how to use it in recipes, its exact meaning, and common cooking collocations.
food-cooking C1

pasture-raised chicken

Learn what 'pasture-raised chicken' means, how it differs from other poultry labels, and how to use this food-cooking term in English.
food-cooking B2

sear the meat

Discover what it means to 'sear the meat' in English cooking. Learn how to use this essential culinary verb in recipes with natural examples and clear explanations.
food-cooking B2

season generously

Learn how to use the culinary phrase "season generously" to describe adding a plentiful amount of salt, pepper, or spices to a dish.
food-cooking B2

skim the fat

Learn the meaning and usage of 'skim the fat' in English cooking, a key technique for making cleaner soups and sauces.
food-cooking B2

whisk vigorously

Learn how to use the cooking term 'whisk vigorously' to describe beating ingredients rapidly to introduce air or combine them smoothly.
food-cooking C1

blanch vegetables

Learn how to blanch vegetables to preserve their vibrant color and crisp texture. Master this essential C1 culinary technique with examples.
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food-cooking C1

marinate overnight

Learn what it means to marinate overnight, why it enhances flavor and tenderness, and how to use this culinary phrase in daily life.
food-cooking C1

poach an egg

Learn how to poach an egg perfectly. Master this classic culinary technique, understand common mistakes, and explore natural examples.
food-cooking C1

reduce to a glaze

Understand the culinary instruction 'reduce to a glaze'. Learn how to use this formal cooking phrase in recipes and professional kitchens.
food-cooking C1

zest a lemon

Discover how to zest a lemon to add intense citrus flavor to your dishes. Learn the correct technique, avoid common mistakes, and practice.
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 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.