English food vocabulary




Words and phrases to help you talk about food in English.

How food is cooked

boiled – cooked in boiling water

steamed – cooked over a saucepan of boiling water

fried / sauteed – cooked in oil in a frying pan

stir-fried – fried fast in hot oil

pan-fried – fried in a frying pan

roasted – cooked in oil in the oven

grilled – cooked under a grill

baked – cooked in the oven

stewed – cooked for a long time on a low heat

casseroled – cooked slowly in juices

Types of food

meat = lamb, pork or beef

poultry = chicken, turkey, goose, duck

game = rabbit, hare, partridge, pheasant

fish = salt water fish / sea fish, fresh water fish

seafood = prawns, shrimps, lobster, scallops, mussels, crab

vegetables

fruit

Dishes

starter / hors d'oeuvre / appetiser

main course

dessert / pudding







CAROLINE
What is the meaning of hors d'oeuvre?It's a French word, meaning "starter" or "appetiser".
Lesly
When and how do you use terms as well done, medium red, etc."Well done" describes how meat is cooked (i.e. well cooked). "Medium rare" means that the meat is only half-cooked.
khattab
what about overdone or underdone .Yes, you can say that something is overdone (overcooked) or underdone (undercooked).
meral
hi, When you saw sb eating sth, what must I say meaning a good wish? 'Good Apetite' is only used if you cooked the meal?You can say "Enjoy your meal" or mention what meal it is: "Enjoy your lunch / dinner".
naa koshie blankson
what is the right word for assorted pastries, and differnt kinds of small foods served at a party?

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