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Food & cooking

Discussing recipes and cuisine

50 phrases
A1

Try the 3-2-1 method.

tɹaɪ ðə θɹi tu wʌn mɛθəd

A1

Check for golden edges.

tʃɛk fɔɹ ˈɡoʊldən ˈɛdʒɪz

A1

Tacos are always a hit.

/ˈtɑːkoʊz ər ˈɔːlweɪz ə hɪt/

A1

Ice cream is always quick.

aɪs kɹiːm ɪz ˈɔːlweɪz kwɪk

A1

Oatmeal with fruit is fast.

ˈoʊt.miːl wɪð fruːt ɪz fæst

A1

Microwave mug cake is fast.

ˈmaɪ.kroʊ.weɪv mʌɡ keɪk ɪz fæst.

A1

Yogurt with granola is easy.

ˈjoʊɡərt wɪθ ɡrəˈnoʊlə ɪz ˈiːzi

A1

Sheet pan chicken is very easy.

ʃiːt pæn ˈtʃɪkɪn ɪz ˈvɛri ˈiːzi

A1

Chicken and rice are easy to prep.

/ˈtʃɪkən ænd raɪs ɑr ˈiːzi tu prɛp/

A1

Oatmeal with fruit is a great start.

ˈoʊtˌmil wɪθ fruːt ɪz ə ɡreɪt stɑːrt

A2

It only took 15 minutes.

ɪt ˈoʊnli tʊk fɪfˈtiːn ˈmɪnɪts

A2

Smoothies are super quick.

ˈsmuːðiːz ɑːr ˈsuːpər kwɪk

A2

My prepped meals last 3-4 days.

maɪ prɛpt milz læst θri fɔr deɪz

A2

Mine is usually a quick omelet.

maɪn ɪz ˈjuːʒəli ə kwɪk ˈɑːmlət

A2

Any easy vegetarian dinner ideas?

ˈɛni ˈizi ˌvɛdʒɪˈtɛriən ˈdɪnər aɪˈdiəz

A2

Pasta with roasted vegetables is simple.

ˈpɑːstə wɪθ ˈroʊstɪd ˈvɛdʒtəbəlz ɪz ˈsɪmpəl

B1

Why do you meal prep?

waɪ du ju mil prɛp

B1

Any fast lunch ideas?

ˈɛni fɑst lʌntʃ aɪˈdiəz

B1

Bake for 10-12 minutes.

beɪk fɔɹ tɛn tuː ˈtwɛlv ˈmɪnɪts

B1

I plan meals on Friday.

aɪ plæn miːlz ɒn ˈfraɪdeɪ

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Heat helps loosen food.

hiːt hɛlps ˈluːsən fuːd

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They are plant-derived.

ðeɪ ɑːr plænt dɪˈraɪvd

B1

This recipe is so fast!

ðɪs ˈrɛsɪpi ɪz soʊ fɑst!

B1

Sautéing uses less fat.

soʊˈteɪɪŋ ˈjuːzɪz lɛs fæt

B1

Don't overcrowd the pan.

doʊnt oʊvərˈkraʊd ðə pæn

B1

Start with a white roux.

stɑːrt wɪð ə waɪt ruː.

B1

Any tips for tender ribs?

ˈɛni tɪps fɔr ˈtɛndər rɪbz

B1

Cook until desired color.

/kʊk ənˈtɪl dɪˈzaɪərd ˈkʌlər/

B1

Melt chocolate carefully.

mɛlt ˈtʃɒklət ˈkɛərfəli

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How to prevent flare-ups?

haʊ tuː prɪˈvɛnt flɛər ʌps

B1

Yes, this recipe is both.

jɛs ðɪs ˈrɛsəpi ɪz boʊθ

B1

Can you explain braising?

kæn ju ɪkˈspleɪn ˈbreɪzɪŋ

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Why did my bread not rise?

waɪ dɪd maɪ brɛd nɑt raɪz

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Pasta dishes are a staple.

ˈpɑːstə ˈdɪʃɪz ɑːr ə ˈsteɪpl̩

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Is this recipe nutritious?

ɪz ðɪs ˈrɛsɪpi nuˈtrɪʃəs

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It helps me eat healthier.

ɪt hɛlps mi iːt ˈhɛlθiər

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Do you preheat your grill?

du ju priːˈhiːt jʊər ɡrɪl

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Pasta with a simple sauce.

ˈpɑːstə wɪð ə ˈsɪmpl̩ sɔːs

B1

Perfect for busy evenings.

ˈpɜːrfɪkt fɔːr ˈbɪzi ˈiːvnɪŋz

B1

Add mustard for stability.

/æd ˈmʌstərd fər stəˈbɪləti/

B1

How long to grill chicken?

haʊ lɔŋ tu ɡrɪl ˈtʃɪkən

B1

Do you prep breakfast too?

ˈduː juː prɛp ˈbrɛkfəst tuː

B1

Prep vegetables in advance.

prɛp ˈvɛdʒtəbəlz ɪn ədˈvæns

B1

Mason jar salads work well.

ˈmeɪsən dʒɑːr ˈsælədz wɜːrk wɛl

B1

Pecan adds a milder flavor.

pɪˈkɑːn ædz ə ˈmaɪldər ˈfleɪvər

B1

Try a quick chickpea curry.

traɪ ə kwɪk ˈtʃɪkˌpiː ˈkʌri

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It uses gluten-free grains.

ɪt ˈjuːzɪz ˈɡluːtən friː ɡreɪnz

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What is blanching used for?

wʌt ɪz ˈblɑːntʃɪŋ juːzd fɔːr

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Any tips for batch cooking?

ˈɛni tɪps fər bætʃ ˈkʊkɪŋ

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Stir-fries are always fast.

stɜːr fraɪz ɑːr ˈɔːlweɪz fæst

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