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20 expression(s)

food-cooking B1

add a pinch of salt

Learn how to use the culinary expression 'add a pinch of salt' to enhance your cooking and English vocabulary.
travel B2

appetizer platter

Learn how to order an 'appetizer platter' to share a variety of starters with your group when dining out.
travel B1

chef's recommendation

Learn how to ask for and order the 'chef's recommendation' at restaurants. Improve your dining English with natural examples, common mistakes, and practice.
food-cooking B1

clove of garlic

Understand the difference between a 'clove of garlic' and a whole head of garlic to avoid common cooking and language mistakes.
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food-cooking C1

cloying sweetness

Discover the meaning of "cloying sweetness" and how to describe food or flavors that are overwhelmingly, unpleasantly sweet.
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 C1

exquisite flavor profile

Discover the meaning of 'exquisite flavor profile,' a formal culinary term used by chefs and critics to describe a remarkably complex and delicious combination of tastes.
travel B1

family-run restaurant

Discover what a family-run restaurant is and how to talk about cozy, local dining experiences when traveling. Learn natural examples and common mistakes.
travel B1

fast food joint

Learn the meaning of 'fast food joint' and how to use this casual English term to describe quick, inexpensive eateries on your travels.
travel B1

menu of the day

Learn what 'menu of the day' means and how to order this budget-friendly option when traveling. Includes natural examples, common mistakes, and practice.
food-cooking B2

nutty flavor

Learn how to describe food using the term 'nutty flavor' in English. Read examples, common mistakes, and practice exercises.
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food-cooking B1

overcook the meat

Learn how to use the phrase 'overcook the meat' correctly in English. Includes practical examples, typical learner errors, and interactive practice.
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 B2

picky eater

Learn how to describe someone who is very selective about what they eat using the common English phrase 'picky eater'.
food-cooking B2

pig out

Master the casual English phrasal verb 'pig out' to describe eating a large amount of food in a greedy or enthusiastic way.
food-cooking B1

savory snack

Discover the meaning of 'savory snack' in English. Learn how to describe non-sweet foods with natural examples, pronunciation, and common mistakes.
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

seasonal ingredients

Discover the meaning of seasonal ingredients, why chefs love them, and how to talk about fresh, seasonal food in English when dining out or cooking at home.
food-cooking B1

skip a meal

Master the English expression 'skip a meal' to talk about eating habits. Explore real-life examples, common learner mistakes, and helpful practice tests.
food-cooking A2

slice of pizza

Learn how to use the phrase 'slice of pizza' in everyday English. View examples, pronunciation, and practice exercises.