Cooking Techniques And Ingredients

10 words in this vocabulary list

noun a group of people or things that are put together or joined to form a whole

verb to join or bring together to form a whole

  • In order to create a comprehensive report, we must combine data from multiple sources.
  • Let's combine our efforts to finish this project on time.
  • Let's combine our skills and crush this presentation!
  • The chef was able to combine unique flavors to create a truly memorable dish.
  • The effervescence of the sparkling water was a result of the carbonation process.
  • I love the effervescence of soda pop, it's so bubbly and fizzy.
  • This champagne has some serious effervescence, it's like a party in your mouth!
  • Her effervescence was contagious, spreading joy and excitement wherever she went.

adjective describing something as containing a large amount of fat or oil

  • The doctor advised the patient to avoid consuming fatty foods to improve their health.
  • I can't believe how much weight I've gained from all these fatty snacks.
  • Those fries are so fatty, but they taste so good!
  • His ego is as fatty as the greasy burger he's eating.

noun a hissing or bubbling sound

verb to make a hissing or bubbling sound

  • The carbonated drink produced a delightful fizz when poured into the glass.
  • I love the sound of the fizz when I open a can of soda.
  • Let's grab some cold ones with extra fizz for the party.
  • The excitement in the room was palpable, like a fizz ready to explode.

noun a thick oily substance, especially as used as a lubricant or for frying or greasing cooking pans

verb to smear or lubricate with grease

  • The mechanic used grease to lubricate the gears in the machine.
  • Make sure to grease the pan before baking the cake.
  • I need to hit up the drive-thru for some greasy fries.
  • His slick talking was like grease, helping him navigate any situation smoothly.

verb Jellied is also a verb that refers to the act of turning something into jelly.

adjective Jellied is an adjective that describes something that has been turned into jelly or has the consistency of jelly.

  • The jellied dessert was a hit at the formal dinner party.
  • I love snacking on jellied candies while watching movies.
  • I can't believe she actually jellied her hair for the party.
  • His words were like jellied bullets, hitting me with their impact.

noun a type of German sausage, typically made of ground pork seasoned with garlic, salt, and other spices, and usually smoked

  • The chef prepared a delicious knockwurst sausage with sauerkraut and mustard.
  • I'm craving a juicy knockwurst from the local German deli.
  • Let's grill up some knockwursts for the barbecue this weekend.
  • The knockwurst of truth was finally revealed during the investigation.

noun the tough outer layer or covering of certain fruits or foods, such as the rind of a watermelon

  • The rind of the fruit is often discarded before consumption.
  • I don't like eating the rind of watermelon, it's too tough.
  • Hey, don't be a rind and help me with this project.
  • She has a tough exterior like a rind, but once you get to know her, she's really sweet.

verb to be thrifty or frugal, to use or provide something in a limited or insufficient amount

  • The company is accused of skimping on safety measures to save costs.
  • Don't skimp on the ingredients if you want the dish to taste good.
  • Stop skimping on the fun, let's go all out tonight!
  • She is skimping on her studies and it's starting to show in her grades.

noun a cooked land snail, typically served as an appetizer

  • Escargot is a traditional French dish made of cooked snails.
  • I tried escargot for the first time last night and surprisingly enjoyed it.
  • Some people think escargot is fancy snails, but I think it's just slimy.
  • Eating escargot is like stepping out of your comfort zone and trying something new.