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Lets create a recipe using imperatives and the verb need

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We use the verb need in order to write the ingredients to be used in a recipe

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This is a small list of possible verbs to be used during a recipe

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As much as it is something we most likely never think about, there are many difficult verbs associated with cooking in English. From the chopping to the plating of food after the cooking process, it is good to know exactly what we means by each of these verbs which is what we are going to focus on in today's post. Have a look at the following picture to see for yourselves.

Cooking Verbs

Grate - to cut (food) into very small pieces by rubbing it against a special tool (called a grater).

Grill - to cook (food) on a metal frame over fire.

Layer - to form or arrange parts or pieces of something on top of each other : to form or arrange (something) in layers.

Level - to make (something) flat or level.

Melt - to change or to cause (something) to change from a solid to a liquid usually because of heat. Like cheese.

Pinch - the amount of something that can be held between your finger and thumb.

Pour - to cause (something) to flow in a steady stream from or into a container or place.

Scramble - to prepare (eggs) by mixing the white and yellow parts together and then stirring the mixture in a hot pan.

Serve - to give food or drink to (someone).

Simmer - to cook (something) so that it is almost boiling for a certain period of time.

Slice - a thin piece of food that is cut from something larger.

Spread - to put a layer of (something) on top of something else.

Stir - to mix (something) by making circular movements in it with a spoon or similar object.

Taste - to sense the flavor of (something that you are eating or drinking).

Add - to put (something) with another thing or group of things.

Bake - to make (food, such as bread and cake) by preparing a dough, batter, etc., and cooking it in an oven using dry heat.

Blend - to mix (things) thoroughly and usually with good results.

Boil - to cook (something) in water that is boiling.

Bread - to cover (food) with bread crumbs before cooking it.

Broil - to cook (food) directly over or under extremely high heat.

Chop - to cut (something) into pieces by hitting it with the sharp edge of an ax, knife, etc.

Cut - to use a sharp tool (such as a knife) to open or divide (something, such as paper or wood).

Dip - to put (something) into a liquid and pull it out again quickly.

Fry - to cook (food) in fat or oil.

Recipes

Now you have learnt all these new words, why not prepare something yourself? You can practise using the verbs by writing down each step you take.

If you don't know what to make, here are some suggestions:

Now that you have a lot of information about verbs used in cooking in English, you should try it for yourself to practise. Additionally, if you would like to keep learning with ABA, you should sign up to our course where you will get access to 144 video classes for free as well as other resources to ensure that your English is always up to scratch.

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Useful Cooking Verbs in English | ABA Journal

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As much as it is something we most likely never think about, there are many difficult verbs associated with cooking in English. From the chopping to the plating of food after the cooking process, it is good to know exactly what we means by each of these verbs which is what we are going to focus on in today's post.

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This is an example of how to use imperatives in a recipe

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We use imperatives in orders or instructions.  in this case the instructions will be oriented on Writing a RECIPE of your favorite meal or desert

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Imperatives - How to give commands in English and more!