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clove

One of the separable sections of a bulb, especially a garlic bulb.

Noun plant_part Level 1090
codfish

A cod, especially one used as food; the flesh of a cod used as food.

Noun animal Level 1090
cookery

The art, practice, or skill of preparing and cooking food.

Noun activity Level 1090
cornmeal

Meal made by grinding dried maize (corn) kernels, used in cooking and baking.

Noun food Level 1090
cress

Any of various peppery-tasting plants, especially watercress or garden cress, eaten raw in salads or used as a garnish.

Noun plant Level 1090
cupful

The amount of a substance that fills a cup.

Noun quantitative_concept Level 1090
currant

A small, round berry that grows in clusters on shrubs of the genus Ribes and is commonly eaten fresh or used in cooking.

Noun plant Level 1090
dessertspoonful

An amount of liquid or another substance that fills a dessert spoon, approximately two teaspoons (about 10 milliliters).

Noun unit_of_measurement Level 1090
endive

A leafy vegetable of the chicory family, especially a plant with pale, tightly packed leaves used in salads or cooking.

Noun plant Level 1090
fillet

To cut meat or fish into boneless pieces.

Verb physical_action Level 1090
fillet

A boneless piece or strip of meat or fish cut from the side of the animal.

Noun food Level 1090
fondant

A smooth, sweet icing made mainly from sugar and used to cover or decorate cakes and pastries.

Noun food Level 1090
fondant

A soft, creamy candy or confection made from sugar, often used as a filling for chocolates.

Noun food Level 1090
forcemeat

A seasoned mixture of finely minced or ground meat, fish, or poultry, often combined with fat and other ingredients, used as a stuffing or filling.

Noun food Level 1090
frosting

A sweet, soft coating spread over cakes, cupcakes, and other baked goods.

Noun food Level 1090
gallon

A unit of liquid volume equal to 128 U.S. fluid ounces, or approximately 3.785 liters.

Noun unit_of_measurement Level 1090
gelatine

A nearly colorless, flavorless protein obtained by boiling collagen from animal skin, bones, or connective tissue; used in cooking, food manufacture, ...

Noun material_substance Level 1090
grapefruit

A large, round citrus fruit with yellow or pink flesh and a sharp, slightly bitter taste.

Noun food Level 1090
halibut

A large, flat marine fish of the flounder family, prized as food and found mainly in northern oceans.

Noun animal Level 1090
heaping

Containing or arranged in a mound that rises above the edge or normal level of a container or surface.

Adjective physical_property Level 1090
hominy

Dried corn kernels that have been soaked in an alkaline solution to remove the hull and germ, then usually cooked or ground into a coarse meal.

Noun food Level 1090
horseradish

A pungent root vegetable used as a condiment, usually grated or made into a sauce.

Noun plant_part Level 1090
loin

The part of the body on either side of the lower back, between the ribs and the hips.

Noun body_part Level 1090
lukewarm

Moderately warm; neither hot nor cold.

Adjective physical_property Level 1090
marinate

To soak food in a seasoned liquid, usually before cooking, so that it absorbs flavor and may become more tender.

Verb physical_action Level 1090
marjoram

A fragrant herb of the mint family, especially sweet marjoram, with small leaves used fresh or dried in cooking.

Noun plant Level 1090
marmalade

A sweet, thick preserve made from citrus fruit, especially oranges, containing pieces or shreds of peel.

Noun food Level 1090
meringue

A light, crisp or soft sweet made by whipping egg whites with sugar, often baked and used as a dessert topping.

Noun food Level 1090
mince

To cut or chop food into very small pieces.

Verb physical_action Level 1090
moisten

To make something slightly wet or damp, usually by adding a small amount of liquid.

Verb physical_action Level 1090
molding

A shaped strip or band of material used as a decorative architectural feature or trim.

Noun building_part Level 1090
mush

A soft, wet, shapeless mass of food or other material.

Noun material_substance Level 1090
oatmeal

A soft food made by cooking oats in water or milk.

Noun food Level 1090
pare

To remove the outer skin or surface from something, especially a fruit or vegetable, by cutting it thinly.

Verb physical_action Level 1090
pecan

The edible nut of the pecan tree, typically eaten raw, roasted, or used in cooking and baking.

Noun food Level 1090
peck

To strike or bite someone or something with the beak.

Verb physical_action Level 1090
pimento

A small, sweet red pepper, often preserved and used to flavor or garnish food, especially stuffed olives.

Noun plant Level 1090
quart

A unit of liquid capacity equal to one quarter of a gallon; in the United States, 32 fluid ounces (about 0.946 liters), and in the United Kingdom, 40 ...

Noun unit_of_measurement Level 1090
reheat

To heat something again, especially after it has cooled.

Verb physical_action Level 1090
roux

A cooked mixture of fat, usually butter, and flour used to thicken sauces, soups, and other dishes.

Noun food Level 1090
saltspoonful

The amount of salt that a saltspoon can hold.

Noun unit_of_measurement Level 1090
savory

Having a pleasant, salty, spicy, or umami flavor rather than a sweet one.

Adjective quality Level 1090
scald

To heat a liquid, especially milk, to just below its boiling point.

Verb physical_action Level 1090
scoop

To lift or remove something with a scoop or a scooping movement.

Verb physical_action Level 1090
scoop

A tool or container with a deep, usually rounded bowl and a handle, used for lifting or serving loose substances.

Noun tool Level 1090
scum

A layer of unwanted foam, dirt, or other matter floating on the surface of a liquid.

Noun material_substance Level 1090
sherry

A fortified wine originally made in the area around Jerez, Spain, usually ranging from dry to sweet.

Noun beverage Level 1090
skim

To remove a thin layer from the surface of a liquid or substance.

Verb physical_action Level 1090
spaghetti

A type of pasta made in long, thin, solid strands, typically served with a sauce.

Noun food Level 1090
spiced

Flavored or seasoned with spices.

Adjective quality Level 1090