Monday, November 15, 2010

COOKING IN ENGLISH... coming soon!


How many words do you know realated to cooking?

First, we should learn some vocabulary... then, action!!
  • cook: prepare food for eating by using heat.
    Cook the sauce for 15 minutes.
  • bake: cook something in an oven.
    Bake the cake for 45 minutes.
  • boil: cook something in boiling water.
    Boil the rice for about 15 minutes.
  • braise: cook meat or vegetables in a small amount of liquid in a closed container.
    Braise the meat for 30 minutes.
  • fry: cook something in hot fat or oil.
    Fry the potatoes for 10 minutes.
  • grill/broil: cook something on a metal frame with bars across it, above strong direct heat.
    Grill the meat for 20 minutes.
  • barbecue: cook food on a metal frame over a fire outdoors.
    They always barbecue some meat when they go to the club.
  • roast: cook something in an oven or over a fire, on a spit.
    Roast the chicken over an open fire.
  • poach: cook something in gently boiling water.
    Poach the eggs for 5 minutes.
  • steam: cook something in steam.
    Steam the vegetables lightly.
  • stew: cook something slowly in liquid.
    Stew the meat for one hour.
  • stir-fry: cook something in hot oil for a short time and keep it moving in the pan.
    Stir-fry the onions for 20 seconds.
  • toast: make bread or other food brown by placing it close to heat.
    She toasted the cheese sandwiches.
  • microwave: cook something in a microwave oven.
    Microwave the meat for 7 minutes.
SUGGEST RECIPES FOR OUR COOKING LESSON IN ENGLISH!  Remember we have just 55 minutes!

3 comments:

  1. I know how to cook chocolate sponge-cakes. We need yeast, flour, butter, chocolate in powder, sugar and eggs. I can't remember the quantity of each one, but I will write it here or I will bring the whole recipe. :)

    Gemma!

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  2. Cristina: I think we should cook pumcakes, muffins or crepes, they're easy and yummy too! :)

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