Exploring Dinner Types: An English Culinary Vocabulary Lesson

A Guide to Different Types of Dinner Dishes in English

Congratulations on expanding your English vocabulary with various dinner types! These terms will help you discuss food, follow recipes, and confidently make dining choices. For any inquiries or more lessons, please get in touch with us on our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/learningenglishfree.co.uk.

Introduction to Dinner Types and Their Meanings

1. Soup

   • A liquid dish is typically made by boiling meat, fish, or vegetables.
   • Sentence: "We started our meal with a bowl of chicken soup."

2. Broth

   • A flavorful, thin soup made by simmering meat and vegetables.
   • Sentence: "She sipped the warm broth to feel better."

3. Stew

   • A dish of meat and vegetables simmered in liquid.
   • Sentence: "He made a delicious beef stew for dinner."

4. Curry

   • A dish of meat or vegetables cooked in a spiced sauce.
   • Sentence: "We ordered a spicy chicken curry from the restaurant."

5. Roast

   • To cook food, especially meat, in an oven or over a fire.
   • Sentence: "They served a roast turkey for the holiday dinner."

6. Potpie

   • A pie with a filling of meat and vegetables.
   • Sentence: "I enjoy a hot chicken potpie on cold days."

7. Souffle

   • A light, fluffy baked dish made with egg yolks and beaten egg whites.
   • Sentence: "She prepared a cheese souffle as a special treat."

8. Kebab

   • Pieces of meat, fish, or vegetables grilled on a skewer.
   • Sentence: "We had lamb kebabs at the barbecue."

9. Noodles

   • Thin, elongated strips of pasta or a similar flour mixture.
   • Sentence: "He cooked noodles for a quick dinner."

10. Meatballs

    • Small balls of ground meat, often served with sauce.
    • Sentence: "Juicy meatballs accompanied the spaghetti."

11. Omelette

    • A dish of beaten eggs cooked and folded over a filling.
    • Sentence: "She made a mushroom omelette for breakfast."

12. Stir-fry

    • A dish cooked quickly in oil with various ingredients.
    • Sentence: "He loves making chicken stir-fry with vegetables."

13. Pasta

    • A dish originally from Italy, made from dough of flour and water.
    • Sentence: "We had pasta with tomato sauce for our meal."

14. Rice

    • A staple food grain often served as a side dish.
    • Sentence: "She served steamed rice with the curry."

15. Tossed Salad

    • A salad mixed with various ingredients and dressing.
    • Sentence: "For a healthy option, we had a tossed salad."

16. Green Salad

    • A salad made mainly with green, leafy vegetables.
    • Sentence: "He added avocado to the green salad for extra flavour."

17. Dressing

    • A sauce for salads, typically made from oil and vinegar.
    • Sentence: "She made a homemade dressing for the salad."

Broadening Your Culinary Vocabulary in English

Congratulations on expanding your English vocabulary with various dinner types! These terms will help you discuss food, follow recipes, and confidently make dining choices. For any inquiries or more lessons, please get in touch with us on our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/learningenglishfree.co.uk.