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Appetizer (noun): A small dish served before the main course to stimulate the appetite.
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Entrée (noun): The main course of a meal.
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Side dish (noun): A dish served with the main course, such as vegetables or rice.
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Dessert (noun): A sweet course served at the end of a meal.
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Course (noun): A part of a meal, such as the appetizer, main course, and dessert.
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Cuisine (noun): The style of cooking of a particular country or region. (e.g., Italian cuisine, French cuisine)
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Ingredient (noun): A substance that is used to make a dish.
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Recipe (noun): A set of instructions for cooking a dish.
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Aromatic (adjective): Having a pleasant smell, especially food.
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Flavorful (adjective): Having a strong or interesting taste.
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Bland (adjective): Having little or no taste.
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Bake (verb): To cook food in an oven with dry heat.
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Boil (verb): To cook food in a liquid at a high temperature until bubbles form.
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Braise (verb): To cook food slowly in a covered pot with a small amount of liquid.
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Broil (verb): To cook food by direct heat, usually from above.
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Fry (verb): To cook food in hot oil or fat.
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Grill (verb): To cook food over or under a direct heat source, usually on a metal grate.
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Poach (verb): To cook food in a simmering liquid, such as eggs.
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Roast (verb): To cook food in an oven with dry heat, usually uncovered.
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Sauté (verb): To cook food quickly in a small amount of fat over high heat, while stirring constantly.
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Simmer (verb): To cook food in a liquid just below boiling point.
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Steam (verb): To cook food by passing steam over it.
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Whisk (verb): To beat a liquid or mixture rapidly to incorporate air or blend ingredients.​
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Succulent (adjective): Having a juicy and delicious flavor.
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Tender (adjective): Easy to bite or chew.
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Creamy (adjective): Having a smooth and rich texture, often due to the presence of cream.
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Crispy (adjective): Having a hard and brittle texture that makes a crackling sound when bitten.
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Chewy (adjective): Having a tough texture that requires a lot of chewing.
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Spicy (adjective): Having a hot or piquant flavor, typically due to the presence of chili peppers.
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Tangy (adjective): Having a sharp or slightly sour flavor.
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Savory (adjective): Having a salty or meaty flavor, as opposed to sweet.
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Bitter (adjective): Having an unpleasant, sharp taste.
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Umami (adjective): Having a savory, meaty taste that is difficult to describe.