Gourmet Ingredients

8 words in this vocabulary list

noun a young pigeon, especially one that is still fed by its parents

adjective relating to or characteristic of a young pigeon

  • The chef prepared a delicious squab dish for the fancy dinner party.
  • I tried squab for the first time and it was surprisingly tasty!
  • Let's grab some squab wings for a quick snack.
  • The two politicians squabbled over the budget allocation during the meeting.

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 the liver of a duck or goose that has been specially fattened for foie gras production

  • Foie gras is a delicacy made from the liver of a duck or goose that has been specially fattened.
  • I tried foie gras for the first time at a fancy restaurant last night.
  • Some people think foie gras is bougie, but I love it.
  • Her voice was as smooth and rich as foie gras.

noun a type of mushroom, typically large and mature, often used in cooking as a meat substitute

  • The portobello mushroom is a popular choice for vegetarians due to its meaty texture.
  • I love grilling portobello mushrooms for a tasty and healthy meal.
  • Let's throw some portobellos on the BBQ and have a veggie feast!
  • The portobello mushroom stood out in the salad, adding depth and flavor to the dish.

noun a type of pasta that is very thin and delicate in texture

  • The gourmet restaurant served angel hair pasta with a delicate truffle cream sauce.
  • I'm craving some angel hair pasta for dinner tonight.
  • Let's whip up some angel hair pasta for a quick and tasty meal.
  • Her hair was as fine and delicate as angel hair pasta.

noun a large, colorful fish found in tropical and subtropical waters, also known as moonfish or sunfish

  • The opah is a large, colorful fish found in tropical waters.
  • I tried cooking opah for the first time and it was delicious!
  • Let's hit up that new seafood joint and order some opah.
  • Her creativity was like an opah swimming freely in a sea of ideas.

noun a hybrid fruit resulting from the cross between an apricot and a plum

  • The aprium is a hybrid fruit created by crossing an apricot with a plum.
  • I tried a delicious aprium at the farmer's market yesterday.
  • Have you ever tasted an aprium? It's like a magical mix of apricot and plum.
  • The aprium tree in the backyard symbolizes the blending of two different worlds.

noun a breed of black cattle with a smooth coat, originally from Scotland

  • The Aberdeen Angus breed of cattle is known for its high-quality beef.
  • Have you tried the Aberdeen Angus steak at that new restaurant?
  • I heard they're serving up some mean Aberdeen Angus burgers at the fair.
  • Her determination was like that of an Aberdeen Angus bull, strong and unwavering.