Unit 5: B1 Vocabulary World Cuisines

Cuisine

Definition: A style of cooking characteristic of a particular country or region.

Example Sentence: Italian cuisine is known for its delicious pasta dishes.

 

Tradition

Definition: Customs or beliefs passed down from generation to generation.

Example Sentence: Every culture has its own unique traditions, including food customs.

 

Region

Definition: A specific geographic area within a country or the world.

Example Sentence: Each region in Italy has its own special foods.

 

Seasonal

Definition: Relating to or dependent on the seasons of the year.

Example Sentence: Japanese dishes often use seasonal ingredients.

 

Ingredients

Definition: The individual components used to make a dish.

Example Sentence: High-quality ingredients are essential for making delicious meals.

 

Flavor

Definition: The distinctive taste of a food or drink.

Example Sentence: Mexican cuisine is known for its bold and spicy flavors.

 

Aromatic

Definition: Having a strong, pleasant smell.

Example Sentence: Indian cuisine uses a lot of aromatic spices and herbs.

 

Technique

Definition: A way of carrying out a particular task, especially in cooking.

Example Sentence: French cuisine is famous for its advanced cooking techniques.

 

Presentation

Definition: The way food is arranged or displayed on a plate.

Example Sentence: Japanese meals often have beautiful presentation.

 

Spicy

Definition: Having a strong, hot flavor.

Example Sentence: Many Indian dishes are very spicy.

 

Herbs

Definition: Plants used to flavor food.

Example Sentence: Thai cuisine uses a lot of fresh herbs.

 

Fragrant

Definition: Having a pleasant and distinctive smell.

Example Sentence: Thai food is known for its fragrant herbs and spices.

 

Comforting

Definition: Providing a feeling of comfort or reassurance.

Example Sentence: French cuisine can be both fancy and comforting.

 

Dedication

Definition: The quality of being committed to a task or purpose.

Example Sentence: French cuisine shows a dedication to good food.

 

Diverse

Definition: Showing a great deal of variety; very different.

Example Sentence: Indian cuisine is very diverse, with each region offering different dishes.

 

Celebration

Definition: A special event or activity to honor a specific occasion.

Example Sentence: Mexican cuisine is a celebration of strong flavors and colorful ingredients.