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Question		Answer
a bunch of grapes start learning		a group of grapes growing on the same stem
a clove of garlic start learning		a single segment of garlic
core start learning		the central part of certain fruit (apples, pears)
a dash of milk start learning		a drop of milk
diced carrots start learning		carrots that have been cut into small cubes [Note: grated carrot: carrots that have been shredded into small pieces using a grater]
a dollop of jam start learning		a large spoonful of jam
a drumstick start learning		a cooked leg of chicken
fresh milk start learning		today's milk [Note: skimmed milk: milk with a low fat content; powdered milk: milk in powdered form]
grated chesse start learning		cheese that has been rubbed over a grater [Note: melted cheese: cheese that has been heated until it is very soft]
gristle start learning		: hard and chewy bits of tissue in meat which are difficult and unpleasant to eat
kipper start learning		a herring (a kind of fish) that is smoked (preserved by being hung up in smoke)
lean start learning		lean meat has very little fat on it Opp.: fatty
a loaf of bread start learning		bread which has been shaped and baked in one large piece
a lump of sugar start learning		a small cube of suga
mature start learning		if cheese is mature, it has a strong flavour Opp.: mild
minced beef start learning		beef that has been cut into small pieces in a mincer. [Note: roast beef: beef cooked in the oven]
a pat of butter start learning		a small lump of butter
peel start learning		the skin of certain fruit (orange, apple, lemon, etc) and of potatoes
pickled onions start learning		: small onions which have been left in vinegar for a long time
pinch of salt start learning		a little bit of salt
pips start learning		small seeds inside certain fruit (apples, oranges, tomatoes, grapes, lemons, etc)
plain chocolade start learning		chocolate that is very dark because it does not contain much milk
plain yoghurt start learning		: yoghurt without any flavouring (strawberry, vanilla, etc)
rancid butter start learning		butter that is not fresh and that tastes and smells very unpleasant
rind start learning		the skin that covers some cheeses or the peel of an orange or a lemon
roast potatoes start learning		potatoes cooked in an oven. [Note: baked potato: potato cooked in its skin, either in an oven or in a fire]
a round sandwitches start learning		a number of sandwiches
seedless grapes start learning		grapes that do not have pips
scrambled eggs start learning		eggs cooked in a pan with milk [Note: poached eggs: eggs (without their shells) cooked in or over boiling water]
smoked salmon start learning		cold salmon (prepared by leaving it in smoke to give it a smoky taste) which is an orange/pink colour
sour start learning		milk that has gone off and is no longer fresh
sparking water start learning		water with gas, carbonated water [Note: mineral water: very pure bottled water from a spa]
a stick of selery start learning		an individual piece of celery
still start learning		when a drink is still, it is not fizzy (carbonated)
stone start learning		large hard seed in the middle of fruit such as peaches, plums or cherries
tender start learning		meat or other food which is soft and easy to cut
tough start learning		meat or other food which is hard and difficult to cut
unripe start learning		fruit that is not ready to eat
veal start learning		the meat from a calf
wedge of cheese start learning		a thick piece of cheese in a triangular shape
a white coffee start learning		a cup of coffee with milk [Note: a black coffee: a cup of coffee without milk]
whipped cream start learning		cream that has been stirred very quickly so that it has become stiff [Note: sour cream: cream with lemon juice added to give it a sour taste]

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