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09 July 2025

40 Essential Cooking Verbs in English with Examples – Perfect for B1 Learners and ESL Teachers (Vocabulary)

Verbs used in cooking from preparations of the ingredients to serving.

🥗 Salads

1. Wash: Wash the lettuce before you chop it.

2. Chop: Chop the cucumbers into small pieces.

3. Slice: Slice the tomatoes thinly.

4. Peel: Peel the carrots before you grate them.

5. Grate: Grate some cheese to put on top of the salad.

6. Mix: Mix all the ingredients in a large bowl.

7. Toss: Toss the salad gently with the dressing.

8. Drizzle: Drizzle olive oil over the salad before serving.

9. Serve: Serve the salad cold with lemon on the side.

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🍲 Stews and Soups

10. Dice: Dice the onions before frying them.

11. Fry: Fry the garlic and onion in olive oil.

12. Sauté: Sauté the vegetables until they are soft.

13. Boil: Boil the carrots in water until they are tender.

14. Simmer: Simmer the soup for 30 minutes on low heat.

15. Stir: Stir the pot regularly so it doesn’t burn.

16. Add: Add the sweet potatoes after the water boils.

17. Pour: Pour the broth into the pot slowly.

18. Season: Season the stew with salt and pepper.

19. Thicken: Thicken the sauce with starch if needed.

20. Serve: Serve the stew hot with brown rice.

 

🍰 Desserts

21. Measure: Measure the flour with a cup before mixing.

22. Whisk: Whisk the eggs and sugar together.

23. Beat: Beat the butter until it is soft and creamy.

24. Fold: Fold the flour into the wet ingredients slowly.

25. Pour: Pour the batter into a baking pan.

26. Bake: Bake the cake in the oven at 180°C for 30 minutes.

27. Cool: Let the cake cool before slicing it.

28. Decorate: Decorate the top with fresh fruits or icing.

29. Slice: Slice the cake into small pieces.

30. Serve: Serve the dessert with a scoop of ice cream.

 

🥘 Main Dishes (General)

31. Marinate: Marinate the tofu in soy sauce for 15 minutes.

32. Grill: Grill the vegetables until they have brown marks.

33. Roast: Roast the bell peppers in the oven until soft.

34. Steam: Steam the broccoli for five minutes.

35. Preheat: Preheat the oven before you put the dish in.

36. Cook: Cook everything until it is done and soft.

37. Taste: Taste the food before serving to check the flavor.

38. Garnish: Garnish the plate with fresh herbs.

39. Plate: Plate the food nicely before serving.

40. Serve: Serve the main dish while it’s still hot.

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Key words: 
English Cooking Vocabulary by Dish Type – Fun ESL Resource for Learners and Teachers
Learn English Cooking Verbs Step by Step – Easy Sentences for B1 Students and ESL Classes

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