Cooks

Lesson 8
فهرست
Recipe Ingredient To beat To chop To garnish To heat To peel To poach To roast To slice To stir Counter Utensil Blender Frying pan Wok Mixer Lid Scale Pinch

Recipe

Title: Recipe

Pronunciation: /ˈres.ɪ.pi/

Part of speech: Noun

Formal or informal: Both

Countable or uncountable: Countable

Transitive or intransitive: Intransitive

Stress marks: RESS-uh-pee

Synonym: Formula, method, procedure

 

A set of instructions for preparing a particular dish or meal

She found a great recipe for lasagna online and decided to make it for dinner

A set of instructions for preparing a particular dish or meal

Ingredient

Title: Ingredient

Pronunciation: /ɪnˈɡriː.di.ənt/

Part of speech: Noun

Formal or informal: Both

Countable or uncountable: Countable

Transitive or intransitive: Intransitive

Stress marks: in-gree-DEE-uhnt

Synonym: Component, element, constituent

 



Any of the foods or substances that are combined to make a particular dish or meal

The recipe called for several different ingredients, including flour, sugar, and eggs

Any of the foods or substances that are combined to make a particular dish or meal

To beat

Title: To beat

Pronunciation: /biːt/

Part of speech: Verb

Irregular spelling and irregular forms: Beat (past tense), beaten (past participle)

Formal or informal: Both

Countable or uncountable: Uncountable

Transitive or intransitive: Transitive

Stress marks: beet

Synonym: Whisk, blend, pound

 

To mix ingredients together vigorously using a spoon, whisk, or mixer

She beat the eggs until they were frothy before adding them to the batter

To mix ingredients together vigorously using a spoon, whisk, or mixer

To chop

Title: To chop

Pronunciation:  /tʃɒp/ 

Part of speech: Verb

Irregular spelling and irregular forms: Chopped (past tense and past participle)

Formal or informal: Both

Countable or uncountable: Uncountable

Transitive or intransitive: Transitive

Stress marks: chawp

Synonym: Dice, mince, slice

 

To cut food into small, irregular pieces using a knife or other cutting tool

She chopped the vegetables into small pieces before adding them to the soup

To cut food into small, irregular pieces using a knife or other cutting tool

To garnish

Title: To garnish

Pronunciation:  /ˈɡɑː.nɪʃ/

Part of speech: Verb

Irregular spelling and irregular forms: Garnished (past tense and past participle)

Formal or informal: Both

Countable or uncountable: Uncountable

Transitive or intransitive: Transitive

Stress marks: GAR-nish

Synonym: Adorn, decorate, embellish

To decorate or embellish a dish with additional food items for presentation or flavor

She garnished the salad with fresh herbs and a drizzle of olive oil before serving it

To decorate or embellish a dish with additional food items for presentation or flavor

To heat

Title: To heat

Pronunciation:  /hiːt/

Part of speech: Verb

Irregular spelling and irregular forms: Heated (past tense and past participle)

Formal or informal: Both

Countable or uncountable: Uncountable

Transitive or intransitive: Transitive

Stress marks: heet

Synonym: Warm, cook, bake

Opposite: Cool, chill, freeze

To raise the temperature of food or a cooking surface; to make something warm or hot

She heated the soup on the stove until it was hot enough to serve

To raise the temperature of food or a cooking surface; to make something warm or hot

To peel

Title: To peel

Pronunciation:  /piːl/

Part of speech: Verb

Irregular spelling and irregular forms: Peeled (past tense and past participle)

Formal or informal: Both

Countable or uncountable: Uncountable

Transitive or intransitive: Transitive

Stress marks: peel

Synonym: Strip, pare, skin

 

To remove the outer layer or skin of a fruit or vegetable using a knife or peeler

She peeled the apples before slicing them for the pie

To remove the outer layer or skin of a fruit or vegetable using a knife or peeler

To poach

Title: To poach

Pronunciation: /pəʊtʃ/

Part of speech: Verb

Irregular spelling and irregular forms: Poached (past tense and past participle)

Formal or informal: Both

Countable or uncountable: Uncountable

Transitive or intransitive: Transitive

Stress marks: pohch

Synonym: Simmer, boil, trespass

 

To cook food gently in simmering liquid, usually water or broth

She poached the eggs in water with a splash of vinegar before serving them on toast

To cook food gently in simmering liquid, usually water or broth

To roast

Title: To roast

Pronunciation: /rəʊst/

Part of speech: Verb

Irregular spelling and irregular forms: Roasted (past tense and past participle)

Formal or informal: Both

Countable or uncountable: Uncountable

Transitive or intransitive: Transitive

Stress marks: rohst

Synonym: Bake, grill, ridicule

 

To cook food by exposing it to direct heat, usually in an oven or over an open flame

She roasted the chicken in the oven until it was golden brown and crispy

To cook food by exposing it to direct heat, usually in an oven or over an open flame

To slice

Title: To slice

Pronunciation:  /slaɪs/

Part of speech: Verb

Irregular spelling and irregular forms: Sliced (past tense and past participle)

Formal or informal: Both

Countable or uncountable: Uncountable

Transitive or intransitive: Transitive

Stress marks: slahys

Synonym: Cut, carve, divide

 

To cut food into thin, flat pieces using a knife or other cutting tool

She sliced the bread into thin pieces for the sandwiches

To cut food into thin, flat pieces using a knife or other cutting tool

To stir

Title: To stir

Pronunciation: /stɜːr/

Part of speech: Verb

Irregular spelling and irregular forms: Stirred (past tense and past participle)

Formal or informal: Both

Countable or uncountable: Uncountable

Transitive or intransitive: Transitive

Stress marks: stur

Synonym: Mix, blend, agitate

 

To mix ingredients together using a spoon or other utensil

She stirred the soup to make sure all the ingredients were mixed together evenly

To mix ingredients together using a spoon or other utensil

Counter

Title: Counter

Pronunciation: /ˈkaʊn.tər/

Part of speech: Noun

Formal or informal: Both

Countable or uncountable: Countable

Transitive or intransitive: Intransitive

Stress marks: KOUN-ter

Synonym: Surface, workspace, tally

 

A flat surface used for preparing food, often found in kitchens or restaurants

She rolled out the dough on the counter before cutting it into shapes for the cookies

A flat surface used for preparing food, often found in kitchens or restaurants

Utensil

Title: Utensil

Pronunciation: /juːˈten.səl/

Part of speech: Noun

Formal or informal: Both

Countable or uncountable: Countable

Transitive or intransitive: Intransitive

Stress marks: yoo-TEN-suhl

Synonym: Tool, implement, instrument

 

A tool or implement used for cooking or eating, such as a knife, fork, or spoon

She used a wooden spoon as a utensil to stir the soup

A tool or implement used for cooking or eating, such as a knife, fork, or spoon

Blender

Title: Blender

Pronunciation: /ˈblen.dər/

Part of speech: Noun

Formal or informal: Both

Countable or uncountable: Countable

Transitive or intransitive: Intransitive

Stress marks: BLEN-der

Synonym: Mixer, processor, puree machine

Definition: A kitchen appliance used for blending or pureeing food, typically consisting of a     container with rotating blades at the bottom and a lid with an opening for adding ingredients

 

 

Example

She used a blender to make a smoothie with fruit and yogurt

Example

Frying pan

Title: Frying pan

Pronunciation:  /ˈfraɪ.ɪŋ ˌpæn /

Part of speech: Noun

Formal or informal: Both

Countable or uncountable: Countable

Transitive or intransitive: Intransitive

Stress marks: FRY-ing pan

Synonym: Skillet, sauté pan, griddle

Definition: A flat-bottomed pan with slightly sloping sides used for frying or sautéing food    

Example

She heated up the frying pan before adding the eggs for breakfast

Wok

Title: Wok

Pronunciation:  /wɒk/

Part of speech: Noun

Formal or informal: Both

Countable or uncountable: Countable

Transitive or intransitive: Intransitive

Stress marks: wok

Synonym: Stir-fry pan, frying pan

 

A cooking pan with a rounded bottom and high, sloping sides, used for stir-frying

She used a wok to make a stir-fry with vegetables and tofu

A cooking pan with a rounded bottom and high, sloping sides, used for stir-frying

Mixer

Title: Mixer

Pronunciation:  /ˈmɪk.sər/

Part of speech: Noun

Formal or informal: Both

Countable or uncountable: Countable

Transitive or intransitive: Intransitive

Stress marks: MIKS-er

Synonym: Blender, food processor, whisk

An electric kitchen appliance used for mixing ingredients together

She used a mixer to blend the batter for the cake

An electric kitchen appliance used for mixing ingredients together

Lid

Title: Lid

Pronunciation:  /lɪd/

Part of speech: Noun

Formal or informal: Both

Countable or uncountable: Countable

Transitive or intransitive: Intransitive

Stress marks: lid

Synonym: Cover, cap, top

 

A removable or hinged cover for a container, such as a pot or pan, used to keep the contents inside

She placed the lid on the pot to simmer the soup for an hour

A removable or hinged cover for a container, such as a pot or pan, used to keep the contents inside

Scale

Title: Scale

Pronunciation:  /skeɪl/ 

Part of speech: Noun

Irregular spelling and irregular forms: Scales (plural)

Formal or informal: Both

Countable or uncountable: Countable

Transitive or intransitive: Intransitive

Stress marks: skal

Synonym: Balance, weigher, measuring device



A device used for weighing and measuring ingredients, often used in cooking and baking

She used a kitchen scale to measure the flour for the recipe

A device used for weighing and measuring ingredients, often used in cooking and baking

Pinch

Title: Pinch

Pronunciation: /pɪntʃ/ 

Part of speech: Noun

Formal or informal: Both

Countable or uncountable: Countable

Transitive or intransitive: Intransitive

Stress marks: pinch

Synonym: Dash, sprinkle, smidgen

A small amount of an ingredient, typically salt, sugar, or spices, held between the thumb and finger

She added a pinch of salt to the soup to bring out the flavors

A small amount of an ingredient, typically salt, sugar, or spices, held between the thumb and finger