Phrasal Verbs related to Food

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• Bring Out:

  • Meaning: To present or display food for a meal.

  • Example Sentence: "The chef will bring out the main course shortly; please enjoy the appetizers in the meantime."

• Cook Up:

  • Meaning: To prepare or create a meal, often using a variety of ingredients.

  • Example Sentence: "Let's cook up a delicious stir-fry for dinner using the fresh vegetables we bought."

• Dig In:

  • Meaning: To start eating eagerly or with enthusiasm.

  • Example Sentence: "The buffet is open; let's dig in and enjoy the feast!"

• Eat Out:

  • Meaning: To have a meal at a restaurant or eat away from home.

  • Example Sentence: "We decided to eat out for our anniversary and try the new Italian restaurant in town."

• Fill Up:

  • Meaning: To eat or drink enough to satisfy one's hunger or thirst.

  • Example Sentence: "After a long hike, we stopped to fill up on water and energy bars."

• Go Without:

  • Meaning: To abstain from eating or drinking something.

  • Example Sentence: "I had to go without dessert for a month as part of my diet plan."

• Heat Up:

  • Meaning: To warm food, either in a microwave or on the stove.

  • Example Sentence: "If you're hungry, you can heat up the leftovers from last night's dinner."

• Lay the Table:

  • Meaning: To set the table with dishes, utensils, and other items for a meal.

  • Example Sentence: "Before guests arrive, let's lay the table for the dinner party."

• Mix In:

  • Meaning: To combine different ingredients thoroughly during cooking or baking.

  • Example Sentence: "After adding the spices, mix in the chopped tomatoes for the perfect curry."

• Order In:

  • Meaning: To request food for delivery from a restaurant, rather than dining out.

  • Example Sentence: "It's raining outside, so let's order in and have a cozy night at home."

• Peel Off:

  • Meaning: To remove the outer layer of something, often referring to fruits or vegetables.

  • Example Sentence: "Peel off the skin of the apples before making the pie."

• Reheat:

  • Meaning: To warm up already cooked food.

  • Example Sentence: "If your soup is cold, you can reheat it in the microwave for a minute."

• Scoop Out:

  • Meaning: To remove the inside or a portion of something, such as seeds from a fruit.

  • Example Sentence: "Use a spoon to scoop out the seeds from the pumpkin before carving."

• Stir Up:

  • Meaning: To mix ingredients in a circular motion, often during cooking.

  • Example Sentence: "Stir up the sauce to ensure all the flavors are well combined."

• Top Off:

  • Meaning: To add something on the top of a dish, often for garnishing.

  • Example Sentence: "Before serving, top off the dessert with a sprinkle of powdered sugar."

• Warm Up:

  • Meaning: To heat food slightly or reach a comfortable temperature.

  • Example Sentence: "Before serving the bread, warm it up in the oven for a few minutes."

• X Out (an ingredient):

  • Meaning: To exclude or omit a particular ingredient from a recipe.

  • Example Sentence: "If you're allergic to nuts, you can X out the almonds from the salad."

• Yield To (cooking):

  • Meaning: To produce or result in a certain amount of cooked food.

  • Example Sentence: "The recipe should yield to about four servings of lasagna."

• Zest Up:

  • Meaning: To add excitement or enhance the flavor of a dish, often by using ingredients like citrus zest or herbs.

  • Example Sentence: "To zest up the pasta, sprinkle some fresh basil and grated Parmesan on top."