Nouns A
the meat from a sheep
What is mutton?
a Mexican food made of corn meal and minced meat, seasoned with red peppers, wrapped in corn husks, and roasted or steamed
What is a tamale?
the substance that causes dough for bread to rise and beer to ferment
What is yeast?
the amount of energy needed to raise 1 g of water 1o C ; a unit of energy supplied by food
What are calories?
to chew vigorously and steadily; to chew noisily
What is munch?
very thinly sliced, crisp toast
What is Melba?
a kind of dark green squash shaped like a cucumber
What is zucchini?
a desire for food
What is appetite?
a choice kind of food; fineness of texture; daintiness
What is a delicacy?
to make very hungry; to starve
What is famish?
a kind of thick sausage, often flavored with garlic
What is salami?
a sherbet; a frozen dessert with a mushy consistency
What is sorbet?
a set of directions for preparing something to eat
What is recipe?
a person who in as expert in judging and choosing fine foods, wines, etc.
Adj. involving high-quality ingredients and skilled preparation
What is gourmet?
to keep at or just below the boiling point; to boil gently
What is to simmer?
a type of shellfish having a rough irregular shell in two halves
What is oyster?
a spice made from the root of a tropical plant
What is ginger?
a salad dressing made of egg yolks, vegetable oil, vinegar or lemon juice, and seasoning beaten together until thick
What is mayonnaise
good for the health; healthful
What is wholesome?
What is to nibble?
a kind of soft candy containing nuts
What is nougat?
a small pastry filled with cooked fruit, jam, etc.
What is a tart?
a long pin of wood or metal stuck through meat and/or vegetables to hold them while cooking
What is a skewer?
delicious; richly sweet
What is luscious?
Trick noun!!! (n) a young or small herring or related fish, often preserved in oil for food
What are sardines?