Meaning: a sweet baked bar made from oats and syrup

Part of speech: noun

Example: She enjoyed a flapjack with her tea.

Category: Cooking › Snacks

Synonyms: oat bar

Meaning: The act of turning something over quickly.

Part of speech: verb

Example: Flipping the burger made it cook evenly.

Category: Cooking

Synonyms:

• tossing
• turning

Meaning: To gently mix an ingredient into a mixture without stirring too hard.

Part of speech: verb

Example: Fold in the whipped cream carefully.

Category: Cooking

Synonyms: mix gently

Meaning: A circular part of a gas stove that produces flames.

Part of speech: noun

Example: She turned on the gas ring to boil water.

Category: Cooking › Appliances

Synonyms: burner

Meaning: To reduce food to small shreds by being rubbed on a grater.

Part of speech: verb

Example: Please grate the cheese for the pasta.

Category: Cooking › Food Preparation

Synonyms:

• shred
• scrape

Meaning: A kitchen tool used for shredding food.

Part of speech: noun

Example: Use the grater to prepare the vegetables.

Category: Cooking › Utensils

Synonyms: shredder

Meaning: A dish baked with a topping of breadcrumbs or cheese.

Part of speech: noun

Example: We had potato gratin for dinner.

Category: Cooking › Dishes

Synonyms: casserole

Meaning: The action of shredding food using a grater.

Part of speech: noun

Example: Grating cheese can be messy.

Category: Cooking › Food Preparation

Synonyms: shredding

Meaning: A sauce made from meat juices.

Part of speech: noun

Example: We poured gravy over the mashed potatoes.

Category: Cooking › Sauces

Synonyms: sauce

Meaning: A small container for serving gravy.

Part of speech: noun

Example: She placed the gravy boat on the table.

Category: Cooking › Utensils

Synonyms: sauce boat

Meaning: Paper that resists grease and oil.

Part of speech: noun

Example: We used greaseproof paper to wrap the food.

Category: Cooking › Materials

Synonyms: oil-resistant paper

Meaning: Covered with grease or oil.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: The greasy pan was hard to clean.

Category: Cooking › Food Preparation

Synonyms:

• oily
• slick

Antonyms: dry

Meaning: To become gelatinous or to take shape.

Part of speech: verb

Example: The mixture will jell as it cools.

Category: Cooking › Food Preparation

Synonyms:

• set
• solidify

Meaning: To determine and give a specific amount of something.

Part of speech: phrasal verb

Example: She will measure out the ingredients for the cake.

Category: Cooking

Synonyms:

• portion
• allocate

Meaning: A machine used to grind meat into smaller pieces.

Part of speech: noun

Example: She used a meat grinder to prepare the filling.

Category: Cooking › Equipment

Synonyms: mincer

Meaning: To combine two or more things together.

Part of speech: verb

Example: Please mix the ingredients in a bowl.

Category: Cooking

Synonyms:

• combine
• blend

Antonyms:

• separate
• divide

Meaning: A device or machine for mixing things together.

Part of speech: noun

Example: She used a mixer to make the cake batter.

Category: Cooking

Synonyms:

• blender
• stirrer

Meaning: A large bowl used for mixing ingredients.

Part of speech: noun

Example: Put the flour in the mixing bowl.

Category: Cooking

Synonyms: bowl

Meaning: A combination of different things.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The mixture of colors in the painting is beautiful.

Category: Cooking

Synonyms:

• blend
• combination

Meaning: Having a surface that prevents food from sticking.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: I bought a non-stick frying pan for easier cooking.

Category: Cooking

Synonyms:

• slick
• smooth

Meaning: A shallow container used for cooking.

Part of speech: noun

Example: I need a pan to fry the eggs.

Category: Cooking

Synonyms:

• skillet
• frying pan

Meaning: A flat, round cake made from batter and cooked on a hot surface.

Part of speech: noun

Example: I love having pancakes for breakfast.

Category: Cooking › Food

Synonyms:

• flapjack
• hotcake

Meaning: A type of food made by rolling a pancake with filling inside.

Part of speech: noun

Example: I ordered a pancake roll filled with vegetables.

Category: Cooking › Food

Meaning: Cooked in a small amount of oil in a pan.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: The pan-fried chicken was delicious.

Category: Cooking › Food

Synonyms: fried

Meaning: To partially cook food by boiling it briefly.

Part of speech: verb

Example: You should parboil the vegetables before roasting them.

Category: Cooking › Techniques

Synonyms: blanch

Meaning: To trim or cut away the outer layer of something.

Part of speech: verb

Example: You need to pare the apple before eating it.

Category: Cooking › Techniques

Synonyms:

• trim
• cut

Meaning: The act of trimming or cutting away the outer layer of something.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The paring of the apple made it easier to eat.

Category: Cooking › Techniques

Synonyms: trimming

Meaning: A container used for cooking or storing food.

Part of speech: noun

Example: She boiled the vegetables in a pot.

Category: Cooking

Synonyms:

• container
• vessel

Meaning: To heat an oven or appliance before using it.

Part of speech: verb

Example: Make sure to preheat the oven before baking.

Category: Cooking

Synonyms:

• warm up
• heat up

Meaning: A sealed pot that cooks food quickly under high pressure.

Part of speech: noun

Example: She used a pressure cooker to prepare the stew.

Category: Cooking › Kitchen Appliances

Synonyms:

• cooker
• steam cooker

Meaning: A light, flaky pastry made by layering dough and butter.

Part of speech: noun

Example: I made a delicious pie with puff pastry.

Category: Cooking

Synonyms:

• pastry
• dough

Meaning: To become inflated or swollen.

Part of speech: phrasal verb

Example: The pastry puffed up in the oven.

Category: Cooking

Synonyms:

• swell
• inflate

Meaning: To crush or grind something into a powder.

Part of speech: verb

Example: You need to pulverize the spices for the recipe.

Category: Cooking

Synonyms:

• grind
• crush

Meaning: A deep cooking pan with a handle, used for making sauces or boiling liquids.

Part of speech: noun

Example: I used a sauce pan to prepare the soup.

Category: Cooking › Cookware

Synonyms: pot

Meaning: To cook food quickly in a small amount of fat over high heat.

Part of speech: verb

Example: You should saut the vegetables before adding them to the dish.

Category: Cooking › Techniques

Synonyms: fry

Meaning: To move quickly and clumsily.

Part of speech: verb

Example: He scrambled up the hill.

Synonyms:

• hurry
• mix

Meaning: To burn the surface of something with a hot object.

Part of speech: verb

Example: She seared the steak to lock in the juices.

Category: Cooking

Synonyms:

• burn
• char

Antonyms:

• cool
• freeze

Meaning: Flour that contains a leavening agent, allowing it to rise without additional yeast.

Part of speech: noun

Example: You can use self-raising flour to make pancakes.

Category: Cooking

Synonyms: self-rising flour

Meaning: A utensil with mesh or holes used for separating liquids from solids.

Part of speech: noun

Example: She used a sieve to drain the pasta.

Category: Cooking

Synonyms: strainer

Meaning: To cook gently in liquid just below boiling point.

Part of speech: verb

Example: Let the soup simmer for an hour to enhance the flavors.

Category: Cooking

Synonyms:

• stew
• cook slowly

Antonyms: boil