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Prepared Food

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1.
al dente
Adjective

(of food, particularly pasta) cooked just enough to still have a firm texture when bitten into, without being overly soft or mushy

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au poivre
Adjective

(of food) coated or served with a generous amount of freshly ground black or mixed peppercorns

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au lait
Adjective

(of a dish or beverage) made or served with milk as an ingredient

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a la king
Adjective

(of food) made with diced meat that was cooked in a cream sauce with mushrooms and peppers

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au gratin
Adjective

prepared or served with a topping of breadcrumbs, cheese, or butter

The chef's specialty was the au gratin potatoes, featuring thinly sliced potatoes layered with cream and Gruyère cheese, then baked until golden and bubbling.

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au jus
Adjective

(of food) served along with the natural juices of the food or a sauce made from those juices

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au naturel
Adjective

completely unclothed

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en papillote
Adjective

(of food) prepared by being placed inside a folded pouch made of parchment paper or aluminum foil, then baked

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en vessie
Adjective

(of meat or fish) cooked inside a bladder, typically from a pig, or other casing, often to preserve moisture and enhance flavor

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en croute
Adjective

(of food) baked or cooked inside a pastry crust, such as a meat or vegetable filling wrapped in puff pastry or another type of dough

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en brochette
Adjective

(of food) skewered and cooked on a broiler or grill

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a la mode
Adjective

in the current fashion or style

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bread
13.
bread
Noun

a type of food made from flour, water and usually yeast mixed together and baked

I toasted a slice of bread and spread peanut butter on it for breakfast.

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cook
chill
Verb

to cook food to a desired temperature, rapidly chill it, and store it in a chilled state for later use

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deep
fry
Verb

to cook food by holding it under oil

He decided to deep-fry the chicken wings for a crispy texture and golden-brown color.

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de
villed
Adjective

(of food) highly seasoned, often with hot spices or mustard

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do
17.
do
Verb

to perform an action that is not mentioned by name

What are you doing tomorrow?

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dry
roast
Verb

to cook food, typically nuts, seeds, or spices, in a dry skillet or pan without the addition of any oil or fat

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flam
be
Verb

to drizzle or pour liquor over a dish and ignite it briefly to create a burst of flame

The chef is flambéing the bananas foster, filling the kitchen with the enticing aroma of rum.

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fry
20.
fry
Verb

to cook in hot oil or fat

He decided to fry the shrimp for the pasta dish.

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frost
21.
frost
Noun

a weather condition during which the temperature drops below the freezing point and thin layers of ice are formed on the surfaces

The early frost caught many farmers off guard this season.

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gentle
22.
gen
tle
Adjective

showing kindness and empathy toward others

He has a gentle nature, always treating others with kindness and understanding.

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hard-boiled
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hard
boiled
Adjective

(eggs) boiled with both the white and yolk firm

She prepared a batch of hard-boiled eggs for the salad.

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joint
24.
joint
Noun

a place in the body where two bones meet, enabling one of them to bend or move around

The knee is a complex joint that allows for bending and straightening of the leg.

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o
ven
rea
dy
Adjective

prepared and ready to be cooked in an oven without further preparation

She bought an oven-ready turkey for Thanksgiving dinner.

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overdo
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o
ver
do
Verb

to do something excessively, beyond what is appropriate or reasonable

After weeks of intense workouts, he began to feel fatigued, realizing that he had been overdoing it at the gym.

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piping hot
Adjective

very hot, often to the point of steaming or emitting heat

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pre
cooked
Adjective

partially or fully cooked before being packaged or sold

She purchased a package of precooked rice for quick and easy meal preparation.

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rare
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rare
Adjective

happening infrequently or uncommon in occurrence

Seeing a shooting star is a rare occurrence that fills people with wonder and awe.

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roast
30.
roast
Verb

to cook something, especially meat, over a fire or in an oven for an extended period

Roast the turkey in the oven at 350° F for several hours until it's golden brown and juicy.

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scallop
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sca
llop
Noun

a marine mollusk with a fan-shaped shell, known for its edible muscle and ability to swim by clapping its shell

The scallop quickly escaped by clapping its shell.

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smoke
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smoke
Noun

a cloud of chemicals produced by burning something

Smoke rose from the chimney as the fire burned inside.

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soft
boiled
Adjective

(eggs) boiled for a short time, with a runny or partially set yolk

He enjoyed dipping soldiers into his soft-boiled egg for breakfast.

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stew
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stew
Noun

a dish of vegetables or meat cooked at a low temperature in liquid in a closed container

She simmered a hearty beef stew on the stove, filling the kitchen with mouthwatering aromas.

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sunny-side up
Adjective

(of a fried egg) cooked on one side without flipping

She ordered a sunny side up egg with toast.

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uncooked
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un
cooked
Adjective

(of food) not having been heated or prepared for eating

The uncooked vegetables were crisp and fresh, perfect for a salad.

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underdone
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un
der
done
Adjective

not fully cooked or not cooked to the desired level

The steak was underdone and still pink in the center.

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well-done
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well
done
Adjective

(of meat) completely cooked in a way that there is not any pink flesh inside

She prefers her steak well-done, with no trace of pinkness in the center.

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ju
lienne
Noun

a vegetable cut into thin strips (usually used as a garnish)

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cha
sseur
Adjective

cooked with mushrooms, shallots, and herbs, often finished with a wine-based sauce

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cure
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cure
Noun

a treatment or medication for a certain disease or injury

After years of research, they finally discovered a cure.

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far
ci
Adjective

(of food) stuffed or filled with a mixture of ingredients

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lyo
nnaise
Adjective

cooked with onions, which are often diced or sliced and fried until golden brown and caramelized

The steak came with a side of lyonnaise potatoes, caramelized to perfection.

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44.
ma
ren
go
Noun

a battle in 1800 in which the French under Napoleon Bonaparte won a great victory over the Austrians

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new
burgh
Noun

a town on the Hudson River in New York; in 1782 and 1783 it was George Washington's headquarters

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46.
par
men
tier
Adjective

(of food) made with potatoes, often mashed or sliced, as a key ingredient or featured element

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47.
prove
ncale
Adjective

(of food) characteristic of the food of Provence in southeastern France, known for its use of fresh ingredients like tomatoes, garlic, and herbs, often prepared with simple techniques like grilling or stewing

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un
dress
Verb

to take one's clothes off

After a long day at work, she undressed and changed into comfortable loungewear.

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al
mon
dine
Noun

a cooking technique where food, typically fish, is coated or garnished with almonds or almond flakes

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