Appetizers

7 words in this vocabulary list

noun a type of Greek savory pastry filled with spinach, feta cheese, and herbs

  • The spanakopita served at the event was a hit among the guests.
  • I can't get enough of my mom's homemade spanakopita.
  • Let's grab some spanakopita and chill at the park.
  • Her words were like a flavorful spanakopita, leaving a lasting impression on everyone.

noun a type of chicken wing that is deep-fried and coated in a spicy sauce, typically served as an appetizer

  • The restaurant offers a variety of appetizers, including buffalo wings.
  • I'm craving some buffalo wings right now.
  • Let's grab some buffalo wings and chill.
  • Her words were like spicy buffalo wings, leaving a lasting impression on everyone.

noun a South American dish made of raw fish marinated in citrus juice, typically lime or lemon, and mixed with onions, peppers, and seasonings

  • Ceviche is a traditional dish from Latin America that typically consists of raw fish cured in citrus juices.
  • I love ordering ceviche at my favorite seafood restaurant.
  • Let's grab some ceviche and chill at the beach.
  • The chef's ceviche recipe is like a burst of flavors in your mouth.

noun a type of Italian rice ball typically filled with meat, cheese, and peas

  • Arancini are traditional Italian rice balls filled with cheese, meat, and peas, then coated in breadcrumbs and fried.
  • I can't resist ordering arancini whenever I see them on the menu at an Italian restaurant.
  • Those arancini are bomb - you have to try them!
  • The arancini of knowledge and experience are what shape us into who we are today.

noun tikki - a small, round or flat cake made of various ingredients such as vegetables, lentils, or meat

  • The aloo tikki served at the event was made with a perfect blend of spices and potatoes.
  • I could really go for some aloo tikki right now, it's my favorite snack!
  • Let's grab some aloo tikki and chill out together.
  • The aloo tikki of life is made up of all the different experiences we go through.

noun a type of Basque tapas or snack typically served on a stick

adjective used to describe the style of small snacks or tapas served on a stick

  • The pintxo is a traditional Basque appetizer consisting of a small slice of bread topped with various ingredients.
  • Let's go grab some pintxos at the local tapas bar.
  • I could really go for some pintxos right now, they're so tasty!
  • The variety of flavors in a pintxo can be seen as a metaphor for the diversity of life experiences.

noun a type of deep-fried fritter or dumpling made from salted cod, flour, and seasonings, popular in Caribbean cuisine

  • The chef prepared a platter of delicious accras for the guests.
  • I can't wait to dig into those tasty accras at the party.
  • These accras are bomb, I can't get enough of them!
  • Her words were like accras, deep-fried and hard to digest.