Food & cooking

Best way to grill steak?

bɛst weɪ tu ɡrɪl steɪk

Don't overwork the dough.

doʊnt ˌoʊvərˈwɜːrk ðə doʊ

Use a sharp chef's knife.

juːz ə ʃɑːrp ʃɛfs naɪf

Always use a sharp knife.

ˈɔːlweɪz juːz ə ʃɑːrp naɪf

Proof yeast in warm water.

pruf jist ɪn wɔrm ˈwɔtər

Crème brûlée is a classic.

/kɹɛm bɹuːˈleɪ ɪz ə ˈklæsɪk/

How to clean grill grates?

haʊ tu kliːn ɡrɪl ɡreɪts

Aim for 200-205F internal.

eɪm fɔr tuː ˈtuː ˈzɪroʊ faɪv ɛf ˈɪntərnəl

How do I temper chocolate?

haʊ duː aɪ ˈtɛmpər ˈtʃɑːklət

Slowly whisk in warm milk.

ˈsloʊli wɪsk ɪn wɔːrm mɪlk

Blind bake your pie crust.

blaɪnd beɪk jɔːr paɪ krʌst

Keep a spray bottle handy.

kɪp ə ˈsprɛɪ bətəl ˈhændi

How to reduce sugar intake?

haʊ tə rɪˈdjuːs ˈʃʊɡər ˈɪnteɪk

It makes tough cuts tender.

/ɪt meɪks tʌf kʌts ˈtɛndər/

Reverse sear works wonders.

rɪˈvɜːrs sɪr wɜrks ˈwʌndərz.

This rub works well on pork.

ðɪs rʌb wɜːrks wɛl ɑːn pɔːrk

How to make tofu taste good?

haʊ tu meɪk ˈtoʊfu teɪst ɡʊd

Leftovers are always speedy.

ˈlɛftˌoʊvərz ɑr ˈɔlweɪz ˈspidi

How to get perfect macarons?

haʊ tuː ɡɛt ˈpɜːrfɪkt ˌmækəˈrɒnz

What flour is best for bread?

wʌt ˈflaʊər ɪz bɛst fɔr brɛd

Charcoal gives better flavor.

ˈtʃɑːrkoʊl ɡɪvz ˈbɛtər ˈfleɪvər

Immediately cool in ice bath.

/ɪˈmiːdiətli kuːl ɪn aɪs bæθ/

How to prevent soggy bottoms?

haʊ tuː prɪˈvɛnt ˈsɒɡi ˈbɒtəmz

Adjust for your specific oven.

əˈdʒʌst fɔːr jʊər spəˈsɪfɪk ˈʌvən

Slowly whisk oil into vinegar.

ˈsloʊli wɪsk ɔɪl ˈɪntuː ˈvɪnɪɡər

Control temperature precisely.

/kənˈtroʊl ˈtɛmprətʃər prɪˈsaɪsli/

What wood for smoking brisket?

wʌt wʊd fɔr ˈsmoʊkɪŋ ˈbrɪskɪt

How to eat healthy on a budget?

haʊ tu iːt ˈhɛlθi ɒn ə ˈbʌdʒɪt

How to save time meal prepping?

haʊ tə seɪv taɪm miːl ˈprɛpɪŋ

Use a wire brush after cooking.

juːz ə waɪər brʌʃ ˈæftər ˈkʊkɪŋ

Best foods for a healthy heart?

/bɛst fuːdz fɔːr ə ˈhɛlθi hɑːrt/

How do you make Japanese sushi?

haʊ duː juː meɪk ˌdʒæpəˈniːz ˈsuːʃi

Use an Instant Pot or air fryer.

juːz æn ˈɪnstənt pɒt ɔːr ˈɛər ˌfraɪər

Minimize chopping and prep work.

ˈmɪnɪmaɪz ˈʧɑpɪŋ ənd ˈprɛp wɜrk.

Yes, but the texture will change.

jɛs bʌt ðə ˈtɛkstʃɚ wɪl tʃeɪndʒ

Prepare meals for the week ahead.

pɹɪˈpɛə miːlz fɔː ðə wiːk əˈhɛd

Try overnight oats for breakfast.

tɹaɪ ˌoʊvərˈnaɪt oʊts fɔr ˈbɹɛkfəst

Cook until it pulls apart easily.

kʊk ʌnˈtɪl ɪt pʊlz əˈpɑːrt ˈiːzɪli

How to substitute eggs in baking?

/haʊ tuː ˌsʌbstɪtuːt ɛɡz ɪn ˈbeɪkɪŋ/

Use a 1:1 ratio for most recipes.

juːz ə wʌn tə wʌn ˈreɪʃiˌoʊ fɔr moʊst ˈrɛsəˌpiz

I use airtight plastic containers.

aɪ juːz ˈɛərˌtaɪt ˈplæstɪk kənˈteɪnərz

Make horizontal and vertical cuts.

/meɪk ˈhɔrɪzənəl ænd ˈvɝtɪkəl kʌts/

What's a good vegan protein source?

wʌts ə ɡʊd ˈviːɡən ˈproʊtiːn sɔːrs

What is the best way to sear steak?

wʌt ɪz ðə bɛst weɪ tə sɪər steɪk

It prevents blooming and streaking.

ɪt prɪˈvɛnts ˈbluːmɪŋ ənd ˈstriːkɪŋ

Dice evenly for consistent cooking.

daɪs ˈiːvənli fə kənˈsɪstənt ˈkʊkɪŋ.

Italian cuisine is famous worldwide.

ɪˈtæliən kwɪˈziːn ɪz ˈfeɪməs ˌwɜːrldˈwaɪd

French pastries are incredibly rich.

fʁɑ̃ʃ pastʁiz aʁ ɛ̃kʁɛdibli ʁitʃ

Share a quick healthy dinner recipe.

ʃɛər ə kwɪk hɛlθi dɪnər rɛsɪpi

Tips for meal prepping healthy food.

tɪps fɔːr miːl ˈprɛpɪŋ ˈhɛlθi fuːd