Food Preparation Techniques

noun a young chicken suitable for broiling

• The broiler in the restaurant kitchen is used to cook meat at high temperatures.
• I love grilling on the broiler in my backyard.
• Let's throw some burgers on the broiler and have a barbecue.
• The intense pressure at work felt like being under a broiler.

noun A person who slaughters animals for food or cuts up the meat to be sold

verb To slaughter animals for food or to cut up meat

• The butcher carefully selected the finest cuts of meat for his customers.
• I always get my meat from the local butcher because it's the best.
• That butcher is a real meat wizard - he knows his stuff!
• She butchered the presentation by forgetting her key points.

verb to crush, grind, or chew noisily with the teeth

• The data analyst crunched the numbers to create a comprehensive report.
• I crunched the numbers and it looks like we're on track to meet our sales goals.
• I crunched the numbers and it seems like we're in the clear.
• The hikers crunched through the snow as they made their way up the mountain.

verb to cut into small pieces, typically in a uniform size

• The chef carefully diced the vegetables for the stir-fry.
• I always prefer my salads with diced tomatoes.
• Let's dice up some onions for the salsa.
• She diced through the difficult decision with precision and clarity.

noun a dish of food that has been cooked in hot oil or fat

verb to cook food in hot oil or fat

• The chef will fry the fish in hot oil until it is golden brown.
• I love to fry up some bacon for breakfast on the weekends.
• Let's fry some chicken wings for the game tonight.
• His brain felt like it was being fried after studying for hours on end.

noun a state or temperature just below the boiling point

verb to cook something gently just below the boiling point

adjective having a gentle cooking temperature just below the boiling point

• The soup needs to simmer for at least an hour to bring out all the flavors.
• I like to let the sauce simmer on low heat for a while to thicken up.
• Let the gossip simmer for a bit before spreading it around.
• Tensions between the two groups have been simmering for months, ready to boil over at any moment.

noun a thick layer or coating of something

verb to spread or smear thickly or generously

• She decided to slather sunscreen on her skin before going out in the sun.
• I always slather butter on my toast in the morning.
• Let's slather some sauce on these ribs before we throw them on the grill.
• The politician tried to slather compliments on the audience to win their favor.

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 person who smokes tobacco or other substances without the use of any liquid or moisture

adjective describing the type of smoker who does not use liquid or moisture while smoking

• A dry smoker is someone who prefers smoking tobacco without any added flavoring or moisture.
• My grandpa is a dry smoker; he only smokes plain tobacco without any fancy flavors.
• I heard he's a real dry smoker, just sticks to the basics.
• In a world full of flavored tobacco options, he stands out as a dry smoker, keeping it simple and traditional.

noun a Japanese term for the feeling of being emotionally drained or exhausted

adjective describing a state of emotional exhaustion or fatigue

• The aburagiri of the company was immediately reported to the authorities.
• I heard that the aburagiri was caught stealing from the office.
• Don't trust him, he's known to be an aburagiri.
• The aburagiri of corruption continues to plague the political system.