Carrot crumble and sprouting broccoli with almond butter: Chantelle Nicholson’s vegetable...
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EN: Use 'has' when the subject is a single person or thing (he, she, it, or a name).
The baker has a secret recipe for bread.
EN: Easter is a major holiday in many Western countries, often celebrated with a special family dinner. Lamb is traditional, but modern chefs often create innovative vegetable dishes like these to celebrate spring produce.
EN: The verb 'want' is followed by 'to' and another verb to show a desire to do an action.
I want to learn how to cook.
EN: Easter dinner is a significant meal in many Western cultures, often featuring seasonal spring vegetables and traditional dishes to celebrate the holiday with family.
EN: The Present Simple tense is used here to describe facts or general information about the recipes.
The restaurant serves fresh vegetables every day.
EN: Purple sprouting broccoli is a popular seasonal vegetable in the UK during spring, often associated with Easter meals.
EN: Use 'The first' to order items in a list or sequence. Ordinal numbers (first, second, third) usually need the word 'the' before them.
The first step is to wash the vegetables.
EN: A 'crumble' is a traditional British dessert usually made with fruit and a crunchy topping. In this modern recipe, the chef creates a savory version using vegetables for a special Easter meal.
EN: Use 'when' to connect two actions that happen at the same time or one after another. In this sentence, it shows a general fact: roasting leads to sweetness.
Ice melts when you heat it.
EN: Roasting root vegetables like carrots is a common cooking technique in Western cuisine, especially for holiday dinners like Easter, because it caramelizes the natural sugars.
EN: The verb 'put' follows the pattern 'put [something] on [somewhere]' to describe moving an object to a surface.
Put the book on the table.
EN: In Western cooking, a 'topping' often refers to a crunchy layer (like breadcrumbs or seeds) added to a dish before or after baking to provide texture contrast.
EN: Use commas to separate three or more items in a list. Use 'and' before the last item.
The salad has lettuce, tomatoes, and cucumbers.
EN: In Western cooking, a 'topping' often refers to a crunchy layer added to baked dishes like crumbles or casseroles to add texture.
EN: Use 'to + verb' (infinitive) to explain the purpose or reason why someone does an action.
I go to the supermarket to buy some milk.
EN: Wild garlic (Ramsons) is a popular foraged ingredient in the UK and Europe during spring. It has a milder taste than regular garlic cloves and is often used to make fresh pesto.
EN: Use 'that' to add more information about a noun (a person, animal, or thing). It helps combine two ideas into one sentence.
This is a book that tells a funny story.
EN: Wild garlic (also known as ramsons) is a popular foraged ingredient in Europe and the UK during spring. It has a milder taste than regular garlic and is often used to make pesto or soups.
EN: Use 'can' to talk about things that are possible or to give suggestions. It is followed by the base form of a verb.
You can add some salt for more flavor.
EN: In modern cooking, especially in the UK and Europe, using seeds and high-quality oils like olive oil is a common way to add texture and healthy fats to vegetable dishes.
EN: Use 'go on top of' to describe placing something (like food or a lid) onto the upper surface of another object.
The chocolate syrup goes on top of the ice cream.
EN: In Western cooking, sauces like pesto or herb oils are often drizzled 'on top' just before serving to add color and fresh flavor to roasted vegetables.
EN: Use 'with' to describe a dish that includes a specific side or sauce.
I like pancakes with maple syrup.
EN: Purple sprouting broccoli is a popular seasonal vegetable in the UK during spring, often served as a more colorful alternative to standard green broccoli.
EN: The modal verb 'can' is used to express possibility or a suggestion.
You can eat this cake with some tea.
EN: Easter is a major holiday in many Western countries, often celebrated with a special family dinner featuring seasonal spring vegetables.
EN: Use 'to + verb' (infinitive) to show the purpose or reason for an action.
I drink water to stay healthy.
EN: In modern Western cooking, 'reducing food waste' is a major trend. Chefs often emphasize using all parts of a vegetable, like stems and skins, to be more sustainable.
EN: Use 'not just' to show that something is included, but there is more to consider or use. It highlights that the first part is important too.
I like not just the pizza, but also the salad.
EN: In modern sustainable cooking, chefs emphasize 'root-to-stem' eating to reduce food waste. Parsley stems are full of flavor and are often thrown away unnecessarily.
EN: Use 'takes' to talk about the amount of time needed to finish an activity.
The bus journey takes thirty minutes.
EN: A 'crumble' is a traditional British dessert usually made with fruit and a crunchy topping. Here, the chef creates a savory vegetable version for a festive Easter meal.
EN: The verb 'serve' is used to describe how many people a recipe or a meal is enough for. In the present tense, we add 's' (serves) because the subject 'It' is singular.
This cake serves eight people.
EN: In Western recipes, 'serves' is the standard way to indicate portion size. It helps people plan how much food to buy for a dinner party or family meal.
EN: Use 'is' to connect a subject (this dish) with a description or category (a great choice). This is the basic 'A is B' pattern.
The apple is a healthy snack.
EN: Easter is a major spring holiday in many Western countries, often celebrated with a special family dinner. While lamb is traditional, modern celebrations often feature creative vegetable dishes like the ones mentioned.
Key vocabulary words with IPA pronunciation, definitions, example sentences, and interactive quizzes.
Phrases with type tags, bilingual definitions, usage notes, and example sentences.
Food that is discarded or lost uneaten.
On the upper surface of something.
A very good option or selection.
A dish topped with a crumbly mixture of ingredients like breadcrumbs, oats, or flour, which is baked until crunchy.
A thick, creamy paste made from ground almonds, used as a spread or ingredient.
A phrase used in recipes to indicate the number of portions or people the dish is intended for.