Fine Dining Menu

6 words in this vocabulary list

noun a culinary name for the thymus or pancreas of an animal, typically calf or lamb, used for food

  • The chef prepared a dish using sweetbread as the main ingredient.
  • I tried sweetbread for the first time at that fancy restaurant.
  • I heard that sweetbread is a delicacy in some cultures.
  • The sweetbread of the matter is that we need to address this issue immediately.

noun a piece of meat cut from the loin of an animal, especially a beef steak

  • The chef prepared a delicious beef tenderloin for the formal dinner party.
  • I'm craving a juicy tenderloin steak for dinner tonight.
  • Let's grab some tenderloin sandwiches for lunch.
  • His words were like a tenderloin, carefully chosen and full of flavor.

adjective describing the level of doneness for meat, cooked to be slightly pink in the middle

  • The chef recommended cooking the steak to a medium-rare temperature for optimal flavor and tenderness.
  • I like my steak medium-rare, with a nice pink center.
  • I can't stand it when people overcook steak, it has to be medium-rare for me.
  • His storytelling skills were like a perfectly cooked steak - medium-rare, just enough to keep you wanting more.

noun a type of sushi consisting of a small ball of rice topped with fish or other ingredients

  • The chef skillfully prepared the nigiri with fresh fish and perfectly seasoned rice.
  • I could really go for some nigiri right now, it's my favorite sushi.
  • Let's grab some nigiri and chill out at the sushi bar.
  • The nigiri of ideas in his presentation was a perfect balance of creativity and practicality.

noun a type of sauce typically made with shallots, cracked pepper, and vinegar, often served with oysters

  • The chef prepared a delicate seafood dish drizzled with mignonette sauce.
  • I love dipping my oysters in mignonette sauce, it adds a nice tangy flavor.
  • This mignonette sauce is bomb, it really brings out the freshness of the seafood.
  • Her words were like a mignonette sauce, adding just the right touch of flavor to the conversation.

noun a made-up or fictional word that does not have a specific definition

  • The chef prepared a delicious beanerschnitzel for the guests at the dinner party.
  • I could really go for some beanerschnitzel right now, it's my favorite comfort food.
  • I heard this new restaurant serves the best beanerschnitzel in town, we should check it out.
  • Her performance on stage was like a beanerschnitzel - unexpected and full of flavor.