cooking

can be
fun
 let’s discuss
Work in pairs or small groups. Choose some phrases that best explain what cooking means to you.
Explain your choices.

family tradition survival technique celebration

experimentation travel repetitive

mindfulness practice memory making personal challenge

pressure to perform comfort time-consuming

hobby seasonal rituals lifestyle

gift giving time management messy

 cooking verbs
Look at the verbs and circle the ones that are related to cooking.

boil braise express

ensure melt maintain garnish

peel draw season stir

whip mash chop install

convince grate mince

 useful vocabulary
Match the words on the left with their photos and meanings on the right.
Then, complete the examples with the correct form of the verb.
a) to remove the outer skin or layer of a fruit or vegetable. Example: Please, ________ the potatoes
1. boil____
before boiling them.

b) to decorate a dish with a small amount of food for visual appeal. Example: Before serving the soup,
2. melt____
she ________ it with fresh parsley.

c) to cut food into extremely small pieces, often using a knife. Example: I always ________ garlic for
3. peel____
pasta sauce.

4. garnish____ d) to heat a solid until it becomes liquid. Example: Start ________ butter in a saucepan.

e) to mix ingredients in a circular motion using a spoon or similar tool. Example: He ________ the sugar
5. mince____
into his coffee until it dissolved completely.

6. stir____ f) to cook food by plunging it into bubbling, boiling water or broth. Example: ________ pasta for dinner.
 useful vocabulary
Match the words on the left with their photos and meanings on the right. Then, complete the
examples with the correct form of the verb.
a) to cut food into small, irregular pieces using a knife. Example: Can you ________ the tomatoes while I
1. season____
prepare the dressing?

b) To add herbs, spices, or other flavourings to food. Example: Stop ________ chicken with so much
2. grate____
pepper.

c) to rub food against a grater in order to cut it into a lot of small pieces. Example: ________ cheese for
3. whip____
pizza may be boring.

d) to cook food slowly in a small amount of liquid in a covered pot, usually after browning it. Example:
4. chop____
The chef decided to ________ the beef in red sauce to make it extra tender.

e) To crush food until it forms a smooth, soft texture. Example: She used a fork to ________ the potatoes
5. mash____
into a creamy purée.

f) To beat food rapidly to incorporate air, increasing its volume. Example: I have to ________ cream for
6. braise____
dessert.
recipe fun
Rules:

You may work individually, in pairs, or in small groups.

Look at the name of the dish.
Think about the actions used to cook it.
Write these verbs with examples (e.g., chop the onions, boil
the rice, braise the meat).
Wait until everyone is ready and then reveal your lists.
Earn one point for each correctly guessed action. An extra
point can be awarded if your unique action is proven
correct.
Count your points at the end of the game.
Have fun!
 recipe fun
Look at the name of the dish and think about what is done to cook it.

braise
melt
chop braise
melt
chop

peel
mash
peel
Burger mash

boil Paella
grate boil
season
grate
mince whip season
stir garnish mince whip
stir garnish
 recipe fun
Look at the name of the dish and think about what is done to cook it.

braise
melt
chop braise
melt
chop

peel
mash
peel
Pizza mash

boil Goulash
grate boil
season
grate
mince whip season
stir garnish mince whip
stir garnish
 recipe fun
Look at the name of the dish and think about what is done to cook it.

braise
melt
chop braise
melt
chop

peel
mash
Macaroni peel

and Cheese mash

boil Peking Duck

grate boil
season
grate
mince whip season
stir garnish mince whip
stir garnish
 let’s talk
Choose whether you are Student A or Student B. Watch the video and then retell how the dish was
cooked. The partner has to try to guess the name of the dish. After that, discuss the questions.

1. Have you ever tried this dish? Why do/don’t you like it? Or
would you like to try it? Why/ why not?
2. What nutritional benefits or drawbacks can you identify in
this dish?
3. Do you find this recipe easy or challenging to replicate?
4. What changes would you make to the recipe to suit your
taste preferences?
5. Do you associate this dish with any particular occasion or
memory?
6. What would be a good drink or side dish to pair with this
meal?
 let’s talk Student A

1. Watch the video and then retell how the dish was cooked. The partner has to try to guess the
name of the dish. After that, discuss the questions.

1. Have you ever tried this dish? Why do/don’t you like it? Or would you like to try it? Why/
why not?
2. What nutritional benefits or drawbacks can you identify in this dish?
3. Do you find this recipe easy or challenging to replicate?
4. What changes would you make to the recipe to suit your taste preferences?
5. Do you associate this dish with any particular occasion or memory?
6. What would be a good drink or side dish to pair with this meal?
2. Swap the videos and discuss how well your partner described the recipe. Did they miss anything
or add anything extra? How different was your perception of this dish from what was shown in the
video?

Useful phrases:
*shave down - to remove thin slices from sth
*blend - to mix or combine things together
*dredge - to drop flour, sugar, etc. over food
*dust - very small dry pieces of soil, sand, or other substances
*fry - to cook food in hot oil or fat
 let’s talk Student B

1. Watch the video and then retell how the dish was cooked. The partner has to try to guess the
name of the dish. After that, discuss the questions.

1. Have you ever tried this dish? Why do/don’t you like it? Or would you like to try it? Why/
why not?
2. What nutritional benefits or drawbacks can you identify in this dish?
3. Do you find this recipe easy or challenging to replicate?
4. What changes would you make to the recipe to suit your taste preferences?
5. Do you associate this dish with any particular occasion or memory?
6. What would be a good drink or side dish to pair with this meal?
2. Swap the videos and discuss how well your partner described the recipe. Did they miss anything
or add anything extra? How different was your perception of this dish from what was shown in the
video?

Useful phrases:
*russet - having a reddish-brown colour
*strain - to separate liquid food from solid food
*steam - to cook food using the hot gas that is
produced when water boils
*blend - to mix or combine things together
 food expressions
Read through the food expressions and their meanings. Did you know any of them before?

sweet tooth leftovers

A preference or craving for sweet foods. Food remaining after a meal, often eaten later.

picky eater foodie

Someone with a keen interest in food, especially

Someone who is very selective about what they eat.
gourmet cuisine.

comfort food meal prep

Food that provides a feeling of well-being, often

Preparing meals ahead of time to be eaten later.
associated with childhood or home cooking.

hangry guilty pleasure

A combination of "hungry" and "angry," referring to Food enjoyed despite knowing it's unhealthy or
irritability caused by hunger. indulgent.
 more vocabulary practice
Read the given sentences. Think and write what can be said before or/and after the written phrase.

1. I'm such a picky eater, I don't like trying new foods.

2. I have a sweet tooth, I can't resist desserts.

3. I'm a foodie, I love trying new restaurants and dishes.

4. I always turn to comfort food when I'm feeling down.

5. I'm planning my meal prep for the week, it saves so much time.

6. I love eating leftovers, they often taste better the next day.

7. I get hangry if I don't eat on time.

8. My guilty pleasure is eating ice cream straight from the tub.

 Let’s discuss
Discuss the questions.

How do you balance satisfying your sweet tooth while Do you often have leftovers after meals? What's your
maintaining a healthy diet? favourite way to repurpose them?

Are you or someone you know a picky eater? What foods Have you ever felt "hangry"? How do you manage your
do you usually avoid? mood when you're hungry?

How does your comfort food reflect your cultural Should people feel guilty about indulging in their guilty
background or childhood memories? pleasures, or is it important to enjoy them?

Do you practice meal prep regularly? If so, how does it Are you a foodie? How do you stay updated on food
help you save time or eat healthier? trends and discover new places to eat?
let’s play

Answer the questions correctly

to become the Jenga winner!

Have fun!
 extra task
Use the correct word from the box to replace the underlined word.

1. I need to cook the potatoes before mashing them for dinner.

2. The chef decided to stew the beef in red wine for a rich flavour. boil season
3. Can you dice the onions finely for the soup?
4. The chef will decorate the dish with fresh herbs before serving.
melt grate
5. Remember to shred some cheese over the pasta before baking.
6. She likes to crush the bananas for her morning smoothie.
7. The chocolate will dissolve quickly if you place it over a double peel whip
boiler.
8. He will finely chop the garlic cloves for the sauce.
9. Don't forget to remove the skin from the carrots before adding garnish chop
them to the stew.
10. I always spice my dishes with a pinch of salt and pepper.
mince mash
11. Remember to mix the soup occasionally while it simmers on the
stove.
12. She will whisk the cream until it forms stiff peaks for the stir braise
dessert.
 extra task
Match the halves of the sentences.

1. Macaroni and cheese is my ultimate_____ a) doing meal prep for the week ahead.

2. If I don't eat regularly, I get_____ b) always order plain pasta at restaurants.

3. Tonight's dinner will be leftovers from_____ c) that I indulge in once in a while.

4. I'm a picky eater, so I_____ d) last night's roast chicken.

5. She has a sweet tooth and loves to snack_____ e) hangry and lose concentration quickly.

6. Ice cream is my guilty pleasure_____ f) on chocolate throughout the day.

7. I spend Sunday afternoons_____ g) exploring new restaurants and trying different cuisines.

8. As a foodie, he enjoys_____ h) comfort food on a rainy day.

 answers
1.h 2.e 3.d 4.b 5.f 6.c 7.a 8.g

h
1. Macaroni and cheese is my ultimate_____ h) comfort food on a rainy day.

e
2. If I don't eat regularly, I get_____ e) hangry and lose concentration quickly.

d
3. Tonight's dinner will be leftovers from_____ d) last night's roast chicken.

b
4. I'm a picky eater, so I_____ b) always order plain pasta at restaurants.

f
5. She has a sweet tooth and loves to snack_____ f) on chocolate throughout the day.

c
6. Ice cream is my guilty pleasure_____ c) that I indulge in once in a while.

a
7. I spend Sunday afternoons_____ a) doing meal prep for the week ahead.

g
8. As a foodie, he enjoys_____ g) exploring new restaurants and trying different cuisines.
 extra task
Choose one of the options.

1. Write a social media post or record a video describing your

guilty pleasure comfort food and why you love it so much.
2. Create a blog post or record a video sharing your favourite
meal prep recipe, including step-by-step instructions using the
target vocabulary.
3. Write an email to a friend or record a video recommending
a restaurant for picky eaters, describing the menu and
atmosphere in detail.
quizlet

Revise the words for the next lesson. Use this

Quizlet set. You can also play different games to
practice or even test yourself in the Quizlet app
or on the site.
thank
you!