Food & cooking

How do I make a basic roux?

haʊ duː aɪ meɪk ə ˈbeɪsɪk ruː

Is this recipe plant-based?

ɪz ðɪs ˈrɛsəpi ˈplænt beɪst

All-purpose flour works too.

ˈɔlˌpɜrpəs ˈflaʊər wɜrks tuː

It should get foamy quickly.

/ɪt ʃʊd ɡɛt ˈfoʊmi ˈkwɪkli/

What's a balanced meal plan?

wʌts ə ˈbælənst miːl plæn

About 8-10 minutes per side.

/əˈbaʊt eɪt tə tɛn ˈmɪnɪts pər saɪd/

Use flax eggs or applesauce.

juːz flæks ɛɡz ɔːr ˈæplˌsɔːs

Hummus and veggies are good.

/ˈhʊməs ənd ˈvɛdʒiz ɑːr ɡʊd/

Quesadillas are super quick.

/ˌkeɪsəˈdɪləz ɑːr ˈsuːpər kwɪk/

Frozen vegetables save time.

ˈfroʊzən ˈvɛdʒtəbəlz seɪv taɪm

I love a speedy lentil soup.

aɪ lʌv ə ˈspiːdi ˈlɛntl̩ suːp

What's a good quick dessert?

wʌts ə ɡʊd kwɪk dɪˈzɜːrt

Use liquid in a covered pot.

juːz ˈlɪkwɪd ɪn ə ˈkʌvərd pɒt

Practice dicing and mincing.

ˈpræktɪs ˈdaɪsɪŋ ənd ˈmɪnsɪŋ

Season with salt and nutmeg.

ˈsiːzən wɪð sɔːlt ænd ˈnʌtmɛɡ.

Roasted vegetables are good.

ˈroʊstɪd ˈvɛdʒtəbl̩z ɑr ɡʊd

How long should cookies bake?

haʊ lɔŋ ʃʊd ˈkʊkiz beɪk

Curry powder is very popular.

/ˈkʌri ˈpaʊdər ɪz ˈvɛri ˈpɑːpjələr/

What's your weekly meal plan?

wʌts jʊər ˈwiːkli miːl plæn

Meal prep saves so much time.

miːl prɛp seɪvz səʊ mʌtʃ taɪm

Corn on the cob is a classic.

/kɔːrn ɑːn ðə kɑːb ɪz ə ˈklæsɪk/

Marinate tofu before cooking.

ˈmærɪneɪt ˈtoʊfu bɪˈfɔːr ˈkʊkɪŋ

Sandwiches or wraps are good.

/ˈsændwɪtʃɪz ɔːr ræps ɑːr ɡʊd/

It creates a smooth dressing.

ɪt kɹiˈeɪts ə smuːð ˈdɹɛsɪŋ

Frying submerges food in oil.

ˈfraɪɪŋ səbˈmɜːrdʒɪz fuːd ɪn ɔɪl

Low and slow is key for ribs.

loʊ ənd sloʊ ɪz kiː fɔr rɪbz

What's your favorite BBQ rub?

wʌts jʊr ˈfeɪvərɪt ˈbiːˈbiːˈkjuː rʌb

One-pot pasta is a lifesaver.

wʌn pɒt ˈpæstə ɪz ə ˈlaɪfˌseɪvər

Melt butter, add equal flour.

mɛlt ˈbʌtər, æd ˈikwəl flaʊər.

Any tips for flaky pie crust?

ˈɛni tɪps fɔr ˈfleɪki paɪ krʌst

Fruit with a dollop of cream.

ˈfruːt wɪð ə ˈdɒləp əv ˈkriːm

Brown meat, then cook slowly.

braʊn miːt, ðɛn kʊk ˈsloʊli.

The water was too hot or cold.

ðə ˈwɔtər wəz tuː hɑt ɔr koʊld

Schnitzel is also very common.

ˈʃnɪtsəl ɪz ˈɔːlsoʊ ˈvɛri ˈkɒmən

Roast many vegetables at once.

ˈroʊst ˈmɛni ˈvɛdʒtəbəlz æt ˈwʌns

Mashed banana also works well.

mæʃt bəˈnænə ˈɔlsoʊ wɜrks wɛl

Nuts and fruit are also great.

nʌts ənd fruːt ɑːr ˈɔːlsoʊ ɡreɪt

What's a quick weeknight meal?

wʌts ə kwɪk ˈwiːknaɪt miːl

I'll definitely make it again.

aɪl ˈdɛfɪnɪtli meɪk ɪt əˈɡɛn

How to emulsify a vinaigrette?

haʊ tu iˈmʌlsɪfaɪ ə ˌvɪnəˈɡrɛt

Briefly cook in boiling water.

/ˈbriːfli kʊk ɪn ˈbɔɪlɪŋ ˈwɔːtər/

Where can I find vegan cheese?

wɛɹ kən aɪ faɪnd ˈviːɡən tʃiːz

Buddha bowls are customizable.

ˈbʊdə boʊlz ɑːr ˌkʌstəˈmaɪzəbəl.

Learn proper grip and posture.

lɜːrn ˈprɑːpər ɡrɪp ənd ˈpɑːstʃər.

What oven temperature is ideal?

wʌt ˈʌvən ˈtɛmprətʃər ɪz aɪˈdiːəl

Egg muffins are quick and easy.

ɛɡ ˈmʌfɪnz ɑr kwɪk ænd ˈizi

Any good vegetarian prep ideas?

ˈɛni ɡʊd ˌvɛdʒɪˈtɛriən prɛp aɪˈdiəz

I like a sweet and spicy blend.

aɪ laɪk ə swiːt ænd spaɪsi blɛnd

It contains no animal products.

ɪt kənˈteɪnz noʊ ˈænɪməl ˈprɒdəkts

It preserves color and texture.

ɪt pɹɪˈzɜːvz ˈkʌlɚ ænd ˈtɛkstʃɚ