B1 Preliminary: Food and Drink vocabulary | Baamboozle - Baamboozle

a hot dish of eggs mixed together with potato and sometimes onion or other vegetables in it

Spanish omelette

a person who cooks food

cook

a thick white liquid food, made by adding bacteria to milk, served cold and often with fruit added

yog(h)urt

to clean plates, glasses, etc. after a meal

wash up

a person whose job is to serve customers at their tables in a restaurant

waiter

a person who does not eat meat or fish

vegetarian

a plant or part of a plant that is eaten as food. For example, potatoes, beans and onions.

vegetable

a large bird that is often kept for its meat, eaten especially at Christmas in the UK and at Thanksgiving in the US

turkey

a large sea fish that is used for food

tuna

a soft fruit with a lot of juice and shiny red skin that is eaten as a vegetable either raw or cooked

tomato

slices of bread that have been made brown and dry by heating them on both sides

toast

needing or wanting to drink

thirsty

a hot drink made by pouring boiling water onto the dried leaves of a bush. It may be drunk with milk or lemon and/or sugar added.

tea

having a pleasant flavour when it is eaten

tasty

the sense you have that allows you to recognize different foods and drinks when you put them in your mouth

taste

a meal that you buy at a restaurant but eat somewhere else

takeaway

food made of sugar and/or chocolate, eaten between meals; a piece of this. In North America: candy

sweet

a sweet substance, often in the form of white or brown crystals, made from the juices of various plants, used in cooking or to make tea, coffee, etc. sweeter

sugar

a soft red fruit with very small yellow seeds on the surface, that grows on a low plant

strawberry

a thick slice of good quality beef

steak

a tool that has a handle with a shallow bowl at the end, used for mixing, serving and eating food

spoon

a vegetable with large, dark-green leaves that are cooked or eaten in salads

spinach

having a strong taste because spices have been added to it

spicy

having a taste like that of a lemon or of fruit that is not ready to eat

sour

a liquid food made by boiling meat, vegetables, etc. in water, often eaten as the first course of a meal

soup

a cold drink that does not contain alcohol

soft drink

a small meal or amount of food, usually eaten in a hurry

snack

a thin flat piece of bread, meat, cheese, etc. that has been cut off a larger piece; a piece of cake that has been cut from a larger cake

slice

a mixture of meat, fat, bread, etc. cut into small pieces, put into a long tube of skin, cooked and eaten whole or served cold in thin slices

sausage

a small shallow round plate that a cup stands on

saucer

a deep round metal pot with a lid (= cover) and one long handle or two short handles, used for cooking things over heat

saucepan

a thick liquid that is eaten with food to add taste to it

sauce

two slices of bread, often spread with butter, with a layer of meat, cheese, etc. between them

sandwich

a white substance that is added to food to make it taste better or to preserve it. It is obtained from mines and is also found in seawater.

salt

a large fish that has silver skin and is pink inside and is used for food.

salmon

a mixture of raw vegetables such as lettuce, tomato and cucumber, usually served with other food as part of a meal

salad

a small loaf of bread for one person

roll

to cook food, especially meat, without liquid in an oven or over a fire

roast

short, narrow white or brown grain grown on wet land in hot countries as food

rice

drinks and small amounts of food that are provided or sold to people in a public place or at a public event

refreshments

a set of instructions that tells you how to cook something and the ingredients (= items of food) you need for it

recipe

a round white vegetable with a brown or red skin that grows underground as part of a plant

potato

a flat, usually round, object that you put food on

plate

an Italian dish consisting of a flat round bread base with cheese, tomatoes, vegetables, meat, etc. on top

pizza

a large tropical fruit with thick rough skin and stiff leaves on top, that is sweet and yellow inside with a lot of juice

pineapple

an amount of something (e.g. cake, cheese) that has been cut or separated from the rest of it

piece

a baked dish of fruit or meat and/or vegetables with pastry on the bottom, sides and top

pie

an occasion when people pack a meal and take it to eat outdoors, especially in the countryside

picnic

a powder made from dried berries, used to give a hot, spicy taste to food

pepper

a sweet fruit, usually with a green skin and a lot of juice, that has a round base and is slightly pointed towards the stem

pear

a nut that grows underground in a thin shell

peanut

a round fruit with sweet yellow flesh that has a lot of juice, a slightly furry red and yellow skin, and a large seed in its centre

peach

an Italian food made from flour, water and sometimes eggs, formed into different shapes and usually served with a sauce. It is hard when dry and soft when cooked.

pasta

a container, usually made of metal, with a handle or handles, used for cooking food in

pan

a round sweet fruit that has a thick orange skin and an orange centre divided into many parts

orange

a round vegetable with many layers inside each other and a brown, red or white skin. They have a strong smell and taste.

onion

a hot dish of eggs mixed together and fried, often with cheese, meat, vegetables, etc. added

omelette

a smooth thick liquid that is made from plants or animals and is used in cooking

oil

a fungus with a round flat head and short stem. Many can be eaten but some are poisonous

mushroom

water, sold in a bottle, which comes from a spring in the ground

mineral water

the white liquid produced by cows, goats and some other animals as food for their young and used as a drink by humans

milk

a type of oven that cooks or heats food very quickly using electromagnetic waves rather than heat

microwave

a list of the food that is available at a restaurant

menu

a large fruit with hard green, yellow or orange skin, that is sweet inside with juice and a lot of seeds

melon

the soft part of an animal or a bird that can be eaten as food

meat

an occasion when people eat food, especially breakfast, lunch or dinner

meal

(in a restaurant or at a formal meal) the principal or largest part of the meal

main course

a meal eaten in the middle of the day

lunch

a plant with large green leaves that are eaten raw, especially in salad. T

lettuce

a drink made from lemon juice, sugar and water

lemonade

a yellow citrus fruit with juice that has a bitter, sharp taste.

lemon

a young sheep

lamb

a sharp blade (= metal edge) with a handle, used for cutting or as a weapon

knife

a room in which meals are cooked or prepared

kitchen

a container with a handle and a lip, for holding and pouring liquids

jug

a thick sweet substance made by boiling fruit with sugar, often sold in jars and spread on bread

jam

the foods that are used together to make a particular dish

ingredients

type of sweet frozen food made from milk fat, tasting of fruit, chocolate, etc. and often eaten as a dessert

ice cream

water that has frozen and become solid

ice

feeling that you want to eat something

hungry

having a high temperature or producing a burning feeling in your mouth because the food has a strong taste and smell

hot

a sweet, sticky yellow-brown substance made by bees that is spread on bread, etc. like jam

honey

a plant whose leaves, flowers or seeds are used to add taste to food or for their pleasant smell. For example, parsley, mint and oregano.

herbs

food cooked under a very strong heat

grilled

the part of a cooker that directs heat downwards to cook food that is placed under it

grill

a small green or purple fruit that grows in bunches on a climbing plant (called a vine). They can be eaten or made into wine.

grape

a hard, usually clear, substance used, for example, for making windows and bottles

glass

a vegetable of the onion family with a very strong taste and smell, used in cooking to add taste to food

garlic

a large shallow pan with a long handle, used for frying food in

frying pan

to cook something in hot fat or oil

fry

the liquid that comes from fruit or vegetables; a drink made from this

juice

the part of a plant that consists of one or more seeds and a soft inner part, can be eaten as food and usually tastes sweet

fruit

cooked in hot fat or oil

fried

a piece of electrical equipment in which food is kept cold so that it stays fresh

fridge

recently produced or picked and not frozen, dried or preserved in tins or cans

fresh

a tool with a handle and three or four sharp points (called prongs), used for picking up and eating food

fork

things that people or animals eat

food

a fine white or brown powder made from grain, especially wheat, and used in cooking for making bread, cakes, etc.

flour

how food or drink tastes

flavour

a creature that lives in water, breathes through gills, and uses fins and a tail for swimming

fish

a small oval object with a thin hard shell produced by a female bird and containing a young bird

egg

to put food in your mouth, bite it and swallow it

eat

a common bird that lives on or near water and has short legs, webbed feet (= feet with thin pieces of skin between the toes) and a wide beak.

duck

a liquid for drinking

drink

food prepared in a particular way as part of a meal

dish

the main meal of the day, eaten either in the middle of the day or in the evening

dinner

the food and drink that you eat and drink regularly

diet

sweet food eaten at the end of a meal

dessert

having a very pleasant taste or smell

delicious

to make an opening in something, especially with a sharp tool such as a knife or scissors

cut

a South Asian dish of meat, vegetables, etc. cooked in a hot spicy sauce, often served with rice

curry

a small container that is like a bowl in shape, usually with a handle, used for drinking tea, coffee, etc.

cup

a long vegetable with dark green skin that is light green inside, usually eaten raw

cucumber

the thick white or pale yellow fatty liquid that rises to the top of milk, used in cooking or as a type of sauce to put on fruit, etc.

cream

a tall plant grown for its large yellow grains that are used for making flour or eaten as a vegetable

corn

a small flat sweet cake for one person, usually baked until hard and dry. UK English: biscuit

cookie

a large piece of equipment for cooking food, containing an oven and gas or electric rings on top

cooker

to prepare food by heating it, for example by boiling, baking or frying it

cook

a sweet brown, fizzy drink (= with bubbles) that does not contain alcohol

cola

a hot drink made from the roasted seeds of a tropical bush and boiling water. It may be drunk with milk and/or sugar added.

coffee

the large nut of a tropical tree. It grows inside a hard shell and contains a soft white substance that can be eaten and juice that can be drunk.

coconut

a hard brown sweet food made from cocoa beans, used in cooking to add taste to cakes, etc. or eaten as a sweet

chocolate

a long thin piece of potato fried in oil or fat

chips or French fries

the small green or red fruit of a type of pepper plant that is used in cooking to give a hot taste to food

chilli

a large bird that is often kept for its eggs or meat

chicken

a person whose job is to cook, especially the most senior person in a restaurant, hotel, etc.

chef

a type of food made from milk that can be either soft or hard and is usually white or yellow in colour

cheese

food made from the grain of cereals, often eaten for breakfast with milk

cereal

a long pointed orange root vegetable

carrot

a place where food and drink are served in a factory, a school, etc.

canteen

sweet food made of sugar and/or chocolate, eaten between meals; a piece of this. In the UK: sweet

candy

a metal container in which food and drink is sold

can

a sweet food made from a mixture of flour, eggs, butter, sugar, etc. that is baked in an oven. Cakes are made in various shapes and sizes and are often decorated, for example with cream or icing.

cake

a restaurant where you choose and pay for your meal before you carry it to a table. They are often found in factories, colleges, hospitals, etc.

cafeteria

a place where you can buy drinks and simple meals. Alcohol is not usually served in these places in Britain or America.

café

a round vegetable with large green, purplish-red or white leaves that can be eaten raw or cooked

cabbage

a soft yellow food made from cream, used in cooking and for spreading on bread

butter

meat cut into small pieces and made into a flat round shape that is then fried, often served in a bread roll

burger

a number of things of the same type (for example bananas or grapes) which are growing or fastened together

bunch

a vegetable with a thick green stem and several dark green or purple flower heads

broccoli

the first meal of the day

breakfast

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

bread

a container made of wood, thick card, metal, etc. with a flat stiff base and sides and often a lid (= cover), used especially for holding solid things

box