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
12 comments
CAROLINE
What is the meaning of hors d'oeuvre?It's a French word, meaning "starter" or "appetiser".
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.
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).
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".
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?
what is the right word for assorted pastries, and differnt kinds of small foods served at a party?
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