I love Italian ___. (= General term for any edible substance)

What are these?

PhV. They are T__ I__ their ice cream cones. (= To eat something with enthusiasm or eagerness)

The treasure hunter's ___ led him to a hidden cave. (=A long and arduous search for something)

Please, wash the ___.

This new policy P___ the way for economic growth. (= To prepare the way for something: This is a figurative meaning, suggesting creating a smooth path or foundation)

Fishing with M___s is a popular technique for catching small fish. (=A larva of a fly, typically white and worm-like)

The team H___ around their coach before the big game. (=To gather closely together)

Frozen pizzas and microwave dinners are examples of ____ food. (= Food that is almost ready to eat when it is bought and can be prepared quickly and easily)

Let's go out for dinner tonight. I'm craving a big ___ (= A portion of food eaten at a particular time)

PhV. The bell peer is ___ ___.

You can choose between red or blue. The ___ is my favorite color. (= To refer to the second of two things that have just been mentioned. It implies a comparison or contrast between the two)