EN： In news headlines, the 'Simple Present' tense is often used to describe recent events to make the news feel more immediate and exciting.
中文： 在新聞標題中，常用「現在簡單式」來描述最近發生的事件，這能讓新聞讀起來更有即時感和生動感。
Local bakery wins national award.
當地麵包店贏得全國獎項。
EN： Kimchi is a traditional Korean side dish made of fermented vegetables. In Western countries, it has become a popular 'superfood' ingredient used in fusion recipes like the one shared by Chef Rukmini Iyer in The Guardian.
中文： 泡菜（Kimchi）是韓國傳統的發酵蔬菜副食。在西方國家，它已成為一種受歡迎的「超級食物」食材，常用於像魯克米尼·艾耶爾在《衛報》中分享的這種融合料理食譜中。
EN： The Past Simple tense is used to describe actions that happened and were completed in the past. We often add '-ed' to the end of regular verbs like 'share' to become 'shared'.
中文： 過去簡單式用於描述過去已經發生並完成的動作。我們通常在規則動詞（如 share）字尾加上「-ed」變成「shared」。
I shared my lunch with my friend yesterday.
我昨天和我的朋友分享了我的午餐。
EN： The Guardian is a well-known British national daily newspaper. It often features food columns and recipes from famous chefs like Rukmini Iyer, who is known for her 'Roasting Tin' cookbook series.
中文： 《衛報》是英國著名的全國性日報。它經常刊登知名廚師的飲食專欄和食譜，例如魯克米尼·艾耶爾，她以《烘焙盤》(Roasting Tin) 系列食譜書聞名。
EN： Using 'with' to describe ingredients or toppings added to a dish.
中文： 使用「with」來描述菜餚中添加的食材或配料。
I like pancakes with maple syrup.
我喜歡配上楓糖漿的煎餅。
EN： Kimchi is a traditional Korean dish of salted and fermented vegetables. In modern cooking, it is often used as a flavor base for fusion dishes like noodles or fried rice.
中文： 泡菜（Kimchi）是韓國傳統的醃製發酵蔬菜。在現代料理中，它常用作麵食或炒飯等創意融合料理的調味基礎。
EN： The pattern 'It is + adjective + to + verb' is used to describe an action. 'It' is a placeholder that refers to the action at the end of the sentence.
中文： 句型「It is + 形容詞 + to + 動詞」用來描述做某件事的感受。這裡的「It」是虛主詞，代表後面提到的動作。
It is important to drink water.
喝水是很重要的。
EN： In modern cooking culture, 'quick and easy' recipes are highly valued by busy professionals and families who want healthy meals without spending hours in the kitchen.
中文： 在現代飲食文化中，「快速且簡單」的食譜深受忙碌上班族與家庭的喜愛，因為他們希望在不花費數小時的情況下也能吃到健康的餐點。
EN： Use 'about' before a number or amount to mean 'not exactly' or 'approximately'.
中文： 在數字或數量前使用「about」表示「大約」或「大概」，用於描述不精確的數值。
The movie is about two hours long.
這部電影大約兩小時長。
EN： The Present Simple tense is used to state facts or general truths. When the subject is singular (The recipe), we add '-s' to the verb (uses).
中文： 現在簡單式用於陳述事實或普遍真理。當主詞是單數（The recipe）時，動詞需要加上「-s」（uses）。
The store sells fresh fruit.
這間商店販售新鮮水果。
EN： In Western cooking contexts, 'the store' usually refers to a local supermarket or grocery store where everyday food items are purchased.
中文： 在西方烹飪語境中，「the store」通常指當地的超市或雜貨店，即購買日常食品的地方。
EN： Use 'will' followed by a base verb to talk about things that are necessary or will happen in the future.
中文： 使用「will」後接動詞原形，用來描述未來將會發生或需要的事情。
You will need a passport for the trip.
這趟旅行你將需要護照。
EN： In English recipes, ingredients are often listed with commas, and the word 'and' is placed before the final item in the list.
中文： 在英文食譜中，食材通常用逗號隔開列出，並在最後一個項目之前加上「and」。
EN： Using 'also' to add more information. It usually comes after 'will' or 'be' verbs, and before main action verbs.
中文： 使用「also」來增加更多資訊。它通常放在「will」或「be」動詞之後，以及主要動作動詞之前。
I will also bring some fruit.
我也會帶一些水果。
EN： Ginger, soy sauce, and sesame oil are the 'holy trinity' of many East Asian dishes, providing the foundational aroma and flavor for stir-fries and noodle dishes.
中文： 生薑、醬油和麻油是許多東亞料理的「黃金組合」，為炒菜和麵食提供了基礎的香氣與風味。
EN： Use 'go on top of' to describe where something is placed or added, especially when talking about food toppings.
中文： 使用「go on top of」來描述某物放置或添加的位置，特別是在討論食物配料時。
Extra cheese goes on top of the pizza.
額外的起司放在披薩上面。
EN： Kimchi is a traditional Korean dish made of fermented vegetables. In modern fusion cooking, it is often used as a topping to add a spicy and sour flavor to various dishes.
中文： 泡菜（Kimchi）是韓國傳統的發酵蔬菜料理。在現代融合料理中，它常用作配料，為各種菜餚增添酸辣風味。
EN： The pattern 'be good for' is used to show that something is beneficial, suitable, or healthy for someone or something.
中文： 句型「be good for」用來表示某件事物對某人或某物有益、合適或健康。
Vegetables are good for your health.
蔬菜對你的健康有益。
EN： In Western cooking culture, 'family-friendly' recipes are highly valued. These are dishes that are not too spicy for children but still flavorful enough for adults, often designed to be shared in the center of the table.
中文： 在西方烹飪文化中，「適合全家」(family-friendly) 的食譜非常受重視。這類菜餚通常不會對小孩太辣，但對大人來說依然夠味，且通常設計成放在餐桌中央供大家分享。
EN： The modal verb 'can' is used to express possibility or permission. It is followed by the base form of the main verb (in this case, 'add').
中文： 助動詞「can」用來表示可能性或許可。它的後面要接動詞原形（在此句中為「add」）。
You can use a spoon to eat the soup.
你可以用湯匙喝湯。
EN： In many Western interpretations of Asian cuisine, toppings like kimchi or nuts are added at the end to provide texture and heat, allowing individuals to customize the spiciness of their meal.
中文： 在許多西方對亞洲料理的詮釋中，泡菜或堅果等配料通常在最後才加入，以提供口感和辣度，這也讓每個人可以根據口味調整自己餐點的辣度。
EN： The word 'without' is a preposition used to mean 'not having' or 'not including' something.
中文： 單字 'without' 是一個介系詞，意思是指「沒有」或「不包含」某樣東西。
I like tea without sugar.
我喜歡不加糖的茶。
EN： In many Western recipes, 'spicy' components like kimchi or chili are often kept separate or added at the end so that the meal can be easily adapted for children who may have a lower tolerance for heat.
中文： 在許多西方食譜中，像泡菜或辣椒這類「辛辣」成分通常會分開放置或最後才加入，這樣餐點就能輕鬆調整，方便讓怕辣的孩子食用。
EN： The word 'enough' is used to say that there is as much of something as needed. When used with a noun like 'food', it usually comes before the noun.
中文： 「enough」這個單字用來表示某物的數量充足。當它與「food」等名詞連用時，通常放在名詞前面。
I have enough money for the bus.
我有足夠的錢搭公車。
EN： The word 'also' is used to add more information. It usually comes after the subject and before the main verb.
中文： 「also」這個詞用來補充更多資訊。它通常放在主詞之後，一般動詞之前。
He also likes to cook Italian food.
他也喜歡煮義大利菜。
EN： In Western cooking culture, 'leftovers' are commonly used for the next day's lunch (often called 'meal prepping') to save time and reduce food waste.
中文： 在西方飲食文化中，「leftovers」（剩菜）常用於隔天的午餐（通常稱為「預製餐」），以節省時間並減少食物浪費。
EN： The modal verb 'can' is used to express possibility or ability. It is followed by the base form of the verb.
中文： 助動詞「can」用來表示可能性或能力。後面接動詞原形。
You can use this app to learn English.
你可以使用這個應用程式來學習英文。
EN： In many Western cultures, 'leftovers' are a common part of meal planning. People often cook larger portions to save time for the next day's lunch, which is seen as practical and economical.
中文： 在許多西方文化中，「剩菜」(leftovers) 是餐點規劃中常見的一部分。人們經常煮較大的份量以節省隔天午餐的時間，這被視為一種務實且經濟的做法。
EN： Use 'will be' to talk about a future state or situation that you expect to happen.
中文： 使用「will be」來描述預計在未來會發生的狀態或情況。
The weather will be sunny tomorrow.
明天的天氣將會是晴天。
EN： In many Western cultures, 'leftovers' (food remaining from a previous meal) are commonly packed for lunch the next day to save time and money, especially for busy workers or students.
中文： 在許多西方文化中，「剩菜」(leftovers) 通常會被包起來當作隔天的午餐，這對忙碌的上班族或學生來說是節省時間和金錢的常見做法。
EN： The structure 'Subject + be + perfect for + noun' is used to say that something is exactly right or suitable for a specific person or situation.
中文： 句型「主詞 + be 動詞 + perfect for + 名詞」用來表示某樣事物非常適合特定的對象或情況。
This book is perfect for beginners.
這本書非常適合初學者。
EN： In modern Western culture, 'busy families' often refers to households where both parents work and children have many after-school activities, making quick 30-minute meals highly valued.
中文： 在現代西方文化中，「忙碌的家庭」通常指父母雙方都在工作，且孩子有許多課後活動的家庭，因此能在 30 分鐘內完成的快速料理非常受到歡迎。
重要單字附有 IPA 發音、定義、例句和互動式測驗。
在本文中： 食譜；烹飪法
在本文中： （烹調用的）材料、成分
在本文中： 總共的；全部的
在本文中： 辛辣的
在本文中： 剩菜；剩餘物
在本文中： 冰箱
在本文中： 有幫助的；有益的
在本文中： 完美的；理想的
片語包含類型標示、雙語定義、用法說明和例句。
including everything added together
總計；合計
placed on the upper surface of something
在...上面
the day after a specific day
隔天；第二天