Team Member’s Names______

Food Critics’ Vocabulary

Directions: Below is a list of words used to describe food being prepared and food description terms. After viewing the language used in the culinary arts jot down 9 more words (3 for each section) you could use to describe some of your favorite foods.

Food Description Terms
delicious
a hint of…
delectable
plentiful
syrupy
smoky
delightful
semi-sweet
loaded with
lemony
crunchy
crisp
caramelized
a work of art
aromatic
scrumptious
wonderful
yummy
luscious
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3.______/ Food Preparation Terms:
well-done
rare
Tartar
Medium Rare
Medium
broiled
Drizzled
Baked
soaked in/drenched
sandwiched
coated
deep-fried
glazed
mashed
sautéed
toasted
grilled
whipped
topped
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2.______
3.______/ Unfavorable preparation & tastes…
charcoaled
below standard
stale
raw
cold
chewy
tough
atrocious
awful
unappealing
inedible
indigestible
unpalatable
unfit for consumption
dreadful
dismal
toxic
horrific
bland
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2.______
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