Vocabulary Builder : kitchen - JSS2 English language Lesson Note

A kitchen is a room or area in a house or other building where food is prepared and cooked. It typically contains various appliances, tools, and utensils necessary for cooking, baking, and food storage.

Kitchen Vocabulary: 
Stove: A stove is a kitchen appliance used for cooking food. It typically consists of burners or heating elements on top for cooking with pots and pans, and an oven below for baking or roasting.
Oven: An oven is a kitchen appliance used for baking, roasting, or heating food. It provides a controlled environment with consistent heat to cook food thoroughly.
Refrigerator: A refrigerator is a large appliance used for storing perishable food items at low temperatures to keep them fresh and prevent spoilage. It usually has compartments for storing both fresh and frozen food.
Sink: A sink is a fixture in the kitchen used for washing dishes, hands, and food items. It typically has a faucet for supplying water and a drain for removing wastewater.
Microwave: A microwave is a kitchen appliance that uses electromagnetic radiation to heat and cook food quickly. It is commonly used for reheating leftovers, defrosting frozen food, and cooking certain dishes.
Blender: A blender is a kitchen appliance used for mixing, pureeing, or emulsifying food and liquids. It typically consists of a container with rotating blades powered by an electric motor.
Toaster: A toaster is a small appliance used for toasting bread slices or other baked goods. It typically has slots where bread is inserted and heated using electric coils.
Dishwasher: A dishwasher is a machine used for cleaning dishes, utensils, and cookware. It sprays hot water and detergent to remove food residue and sanitize dishes.
Pantry: A pantry is a storage area in the kitchen or adjacent room used for storing non-perishable food items, canned goods, spices, and other cooking ingredients.
Cabinets: Cabinets are storage units installed above or below countertops in the kitchen. They provide space for storing dishes, cookware, small appliances, and pantry items, helping to keep the kitchen organized and clutter-free.

Glossary of Cooking Terms:

Bake: To cook food in an oven using dry heat.
Boil: To cook food in boiling water or other liquid at a high temperature.
Chop: To cut food into small pieces.
Simmer: To cook food gently in liquid just below the boiling point.
Saute: To cook food quickly in a small amount of oil or fat over high heat.
Grill: To cook food over direct heat, usually on a grill or barbecue.
Roast: To cook food by dry heat in an oven or over an open flame.
Marinate: To soak food in a mixture of ingredients to add flavor and tenderize it.
Dice: To cut food into small, uniform cubes.
Whisk: To beat or mix ingredients vigorously using a whisk.
Knead: To work dough by pressing and folding it to develop gluten.
Blanch: To briefly cook food in boiling water, then immediately transfer it to ice water to stop the cooking process.
Zest: The outermost part of citrus fruit peel, often grated and used to add flavor to dishes.
Sear: To cook the surface of food quickly at high heat to seal in juices.
Garnish: To decorate or adorn food with additional ingredients for visual appeal.