How to make courgette fritti – recipe
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EN: Using nouns as modifiers (noun adjuncts) to describe another noun, such as 'courgette snacks'.
I like to eat chocolate cakes on weekends.
EN: The word 'courgette' is chiefly used in British English, whereas in American English, this vegetable is commonly referred to as 'zucchini'.
EN: The pattern 'how + to-infinitive' (how to make) is used to show the method or way of doing something. It often follows verbs like 'show', 'know', or 'learn'.
She showed me how to open the box.
EN: The word 'courgette' is the British English term for zucchini. 'Fritti' is the plural form of 'fritto' in Italian, meaning 'fried'. This reflects the popularity of Italian-style cooking and terminology in British culinary culture.
EN: Using 'and' to connect two simple sentences. We use 'and' to join two related ideas together in one sentence.
The apple is red, and the banana is yellow.
EN: The word 'courgette' is the standard term used in British English, while American English speakers refer to the same vegetable as 'zucchini'. The word 'fritti' comes from the Italian verb 'friggere', meaning 'to fry'.
EN: Using the prepositional phrase 'on the outside / on the inside' to describe the contrasting qualities of food or objects.
The bread is hard on the outside and soft on the inside.
EN: In English-speaking culinary culture, describing food with contrasting textures (like 'crispy on the outside, soft/juicy on the inside') is a very common and highly appealing way to advertise or review dishes.
EN: Use 'not like + noun' to say that something is different from another thing.
This juice is not like water; it is very sweet.
EN: We use 'will' followed by the base form of a verb (like 'need') to talk about things we will need or do in the future.
You will need a passport for the trip.
EN: The word 'courgette' is chiefly used in British English. In American English, this vegetable is commonly called 'zucchini'.
EN: This sentence uses the imperative mood to give instructions or directions. In English, we start the sentence directly with a verb (like 'cut') and omit the subject 'you'.
First, wash the apples.
EN: The word 'courgette' is the standard term used in British English for this green summer squash. In American English, it is commonly referred to as 'zucchini'.
EN: Imperative sentences are used to give instructions, directions, or commands. They start directly with a verb (like 'put' or 'wait') and do not need a subject (like 'you') because the subject is already understood to be the listener.
Mix the ingredients and bake for ten minutes.
EN: The phrasal verb 'take out' means to remove something from a place. In this sentence, it is used with 'from' to show where the thing is being removed from: 'take out [something] from [somewhere]'.
Please take out the trash from the kitchen.
EN: Use 'to + verb' (infinitive) to show the purpose or reason for doing an action. It answers the question 'Why?'.
She went to the supermarket to buy some milk.
EN: This sentence is an imperative sentence (a command or instruction). It starts directly with a verb ('Put') and does not need a subject because the subject 'you' is understood.
Put the apples in the basket.
EN: The word 'courgette' is commonly used in British English, while American English speakers usually call this vegetable 'zucchini'.
EN: This sentence uses the imperative mood (giving a command or instruction). It starts directly with a verb ('fry') and the subject 'you' is omitted because it is understood.
Bake the cake for thirty minutes.
EN: We use 'will' followed by the base form of a verb (like 'become') to talk about what we expect to happen in the future.
The water will boil in five minutes.
EN: The word 'courgette' is chiefly used in British English. In American English, this vegetable is commonly called 'zucchini'.
EN: We use '-er than' to compare two things. 'Better than' is the irregular comparative form of 'good than'. We also use 'ones' to avoid repeating the noun 'courgettes'.
Apples are better than bananas for this pie.
EN: The word 'courgette' is chiefly used in British English, while American English speakers refer to this vegetable as 'zucchini'. Both refer to the exact same green summer squash.
EN: We use comparative adjectives (like 'bigger' and 'more') to compare two things. For short words like 'big', we double the last letter and add '-er' (bigger). For nouns, we can use 'more' before the noun to show a larger amount.
Smaller apples have sweeter juice.
EN: The word 'courgette' is chiefly used in British, Irish, and New Zealand English. In American and Canadian English, this vegetable is known as a 'zucchini'. Both words refer to the exact same summer squash.
EN: Use 'make + object + adjective' to show that someone or something causes a change in state or feeling.
The warm sun makes me sleepy.
EN: Use 'to + verb' (infinitive) to show the purpose or reason for doing an action. It answers the question 'Why?'.
I use a knife to cut the bread.
EN: Use 'be great with...' to describe food pairings that taste very good together.
This cheese is great with red wine.
EN: In British English, 'courgette' is the standard term for this green summer squash, whereas in American English, it is commonly called 'zucchini'.
EN: The verb 'serve' can mean 'to be enough food for a specific number of people'. It is often followed directly by the number of people.
This big cake can serve ten people.
EN: In Western dining, a 'side dish' (or 'side') is an extra food item served alongside the main course, such as salad, fries, or vegetables. It is usually shared or eaten in smaller portions.
EN: The pattern 'It takes [time] to [action]' or '[Something] takes [time] to [action]' is used to express the amount of time required to complete an activity.
The journey takes about two hours to complete.
EN: The structure 'easy and fun to try' uses an adjective followed by 'to + verb' (infinitive) to describe what kind of action is easy or fun to do.
This game is simple and exciting to play.
Key vocabulary words with IPA pronunciation, definitions, example sentences, and interactive quizzes.
Phrases with type tags, bilingual definitions, usage notes, and example sentences.
To remove something from somewhere.
Oil that has been heated to a high temperature, typically used for frying food.
A food item that accompanies the main course.