Meaning: To pierce or stab with a sharp object.

Part of speech: verb

Example: He used a fork to skewer the meat.

Category: Cooking

Synonyms:

• pierce
• stab

Meaning: A frying pan with a handle, used for cooking.

Part of speech: noun

Example: She cooked the eggs in a skillet.

Category: Cooking

Synonyms: frying pan

Meaning: To remove a layer from the surface of a liquid.

Part of speech: verb

Example: She skimmed the cream off the milk.

Category: Cooking

Synonyms:

• remove
• gather

Antonyms:

• add
• mix

Meaning: Milk from which the cream has been removed.

Part of speech: noun

Example: He prefers to drink skimmed milk for health reasons.

Category: Cooking › Dairy

Synonyms: low-fat milk

Meaning: A small amount.

Part of speech: noun

Example: Add a smidgen of salt to the recipe.

Category: Cooking

Synonyms:

• bit
• dash

Antonyms:

• lot
• abundance

Meaning: A small cube of concentrated stock used for flavoring food.

Part of speech: noun

Example: Add a stock cube to the soup for extra flavor.

Category: Cooking › Ingredients

Meaning: Dried fish, especially cod, used in cooking.

Part of speech: noun

Example: Stockfish is a traditional ingredient in some cuisines.

Category: Cooking › Ingredients

Meaning: A large pot used for making stock or soup.

Part of speech: noun

Example: She simmered the vegetables in a stockpot.

Category: Cooking › Utensils

Meaning: Made from grains that have been ground using stones.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: The flour is stone ground for better texture.

Category: Cooking › Ingredients

Meaning: A device used to separate solid matter from liquid.

Part of speech: noun

Example: She used a strainer to drain the pasta.

Category: Cooking › Kitchen Tools

Synonyms: sieve

Meaning: To replace one thing with another.

Part of speech: verb

Example: You can substitute sugar with honey in the recipe.

Category: Cooking

Synonyms:

• replace
• exchange

Antonyms:

• retain
• keep

Meaning: Abbreviation for tablespoon, a unit of measure for volume.

Part of speech: abbreviation

Example: Add two tbsp of sugar to the mixture.

Category: Cooking › Measurement

Synonyms: tablespoon

Meaning: A herb used for seasoning food.

Part of speech: noun

Example: She added thyme to the soup for flavor.

Category: Cooking

Meaning: A long fork used for toasting bread over a fire.

Part of speech: noun

Example: He used a toasting fork to make his campfire toast.

Category: Cooking › Tools

Synonyms: campfire fork

Meaning: A wooden board used for cutting or serving food.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The chef placed the bread on the trencher.

Category: Cooking

Synonyms: cutting board

Meaning: A unit of measurement equal to one teaspoon.

Part of speech: noun

Example: Add one tsp of salt to the recipe.

Category: Cooking

Synonyms: teaspoon

Meaning: A tool or implement used in cooking or eating.

Part of speech: noun

Example: A fork is a common kitchen utensil.

Category: Cooking › Kitchenware

Synonyms:

• tool
• implement

Meaning: To beat or stir a mixture rapidly.

Part of speech: verb

Example: She used a fork to whisk the eggs.

Category: Cooking › Preparation

Synonyms:

• beat
• stir

Meaning: A round-bottomed cooking pan used in Asian cuisine.

Part of speech: noun

Example: She cooked the stir-fry in a wok.

Category: Cooking › Asian Cuisine

Synonyms:

• pan
• cooking pot

Meaning: A type of Chinese dumpling.

Part of speech: noun

Example: We ordered wonton soup for dinner.

Category: Cooking › Asian Cuisine

Synonyms:

• dumpling
• noodle

Meaning: A spoon made of wood, used for cooking.

Part of speech: noun

Example: She stirred the soup with a wooden spoon.

Category: Cooking › Utensils

Synonyms:

• cooking spoon
• utensil

Meaning: a tool for removing zest from citrus fruits

Part of speech: noun

Example: Use a zester to add lemon flavor to the dish.

Category: Cooking

Synonyms: zest tool