| No. | Item | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | after you | polite offer to proceed first |
| 2. | appetizer | small dish before the meal |
| 3. | appetizing | stimulating the appetite |
| 4. | aroma | pleasant smell of food or wine |
| 5. | baked | cooked in an oven |
| 6. | banquet | large formal meal |
| 7. | banter | playful conversation |
| 8. | bisque | smooth rich soup |
| 9. | bouquet | wine’s smell |
| 10. | bowl | round deep dish |
| 11. | braised | slow-cooked in a little liquid |
| 12. | broth | thin savory liquid |
| 13. | brunch | late morning meal |
| 14. | buffet | meal with self-service dishes |
| 15. | canapé | small decorative appetizer |
| 16. | carafe | glass container for drinks |
| 17. | casserole | food baked in one dish |
| 18. | centerpiece | table decoration in the middle |
| 19. | corkscrew | tool for opening wine |
| 20. | creamy | smooth and rich |
| 21. | crispy | pleasantly firm and crackly |
| 22. | crudités | raw vegetables for dipping |
| 23. | crunchy | making a hard biting sound |
| 24. | cutlery | knives, forks, and spoons |
| 25. | decanter | container for serving wine |
| 26. | delicate | light and subtle in flavor |
| 27. | delicious | very pleasing to taste |
| 28. | dessert | sweet course after the meal |
| 29. | digestif | drink taken after dinner |
| 30. | earthy | having deep natural flavor |
| 31. | elegant | graceful and refined |
| 32. | entrée | main course of a meal |
| 33. | etiquette | rules of polite behavior |
| 34. | excuse me | polite interruption or apology |
| 35. | feast | large celebratory meal |
| 36. | fillet | boneless piece of meat or fish |
| 37. | flaky | breaking into thin layers |
| 38. | fork | utensil with prongs |
| 39. | fragrant | pleasantly aromatic |
| 40. | garnish | small decorative food addition |
| 41. | glass | drinking vessel |
| 42. | gratitude | thankfulness |
| 43. | gravy | savory sauce from meat juices |
| 44. | grilled | cooked over direct heat |
| 45. | guest | person invited to dine |
| 46. | hearty | substantial and filling |
| 47. | help yourself | invitation to serve yourself |
| 48. | hors d’oeuvre | small savory starter |
| 49. | hospitable | generous to visitors |
| 50. | host | person receiving guests |
| 51. | juicy | full of flavorful liquid |
| 52. | knife | cutting utensil |
| 53. | ladle | deep spoon for serving |
| 54. | lasagna | layered baked pasta dish |
| 55. | leftovers | food remaining after a meal |
| 56. | manners | socially acceptable behavior |
| 57. | menu | list of dishes offered |
| 58. | napkin | cloth or paper for wiping |
| 59. | nightcap | final drink before bed |
| 60. | nutty | having a nutlike flavor |
| 61. | paella | Spanish rice dish |
| 62. | pasta | Italian noodles or dish |
| 63. | pitcher | large container for pouring |
| 64. | place card | card showing a guest’s seat |
| 65. | plate | flat dish for serving food |
| 66. | platter | large serving plate |
| 67. | please | polite word for requests |
| 68. | poached | gently cooked in liquid |
| 69. | portion | amount served to one person |
| 70. | quiche | savory egg tart |
| 71. | ravioli | stuffed pasta squares |
| 72. | refreshing | pleasantly cool or revitalizing |
| 73. | reservation | booking for a table |
| 74. | rich | full and satisfying in flavor |
| 75. | risotto | creamy Italian rice dish |
| 76. | roasted | cooked with dry heat |
| 77. | robust | strong and full-bodied |
| 78. | salad | dish of mixed ingredients |
| 79. | sauce | liquid served with food |
| 80. | sautéed | quickly fried in little fat |
| 81. | savory | salty or spicy, not sweet |
| 82. | seared | browned quickly at high heat |
| 83. | smoky | having smoke flavor |
| 84. | sorbet | frozen fruit dessert |
| 85. | soufflé | light baked egg dish |
| 86. | spoon | rounded eating utensil |
| 87. | steamed | cooked with steam |
| 88. | tablecloth | cloth covering a table |
| 89. | tact | skill in avoiding offense |
| 90. | teacup | small cup for tea |
| 91. | tender | easy to cut or chew |
| 92. | thanks | informal expression of gratitude |
| 93. | toast | short speech honoring someone |
| 94. | tongs | tool for gripping food |
| 95. | umami | rich savory taste |
| 96. | vinaigrette | oil-and-vinegar salad dressing |
| 97. | vintage | year a wine was made |
| 98. | welcome | greeting offered to guests |
| 99. | welcoming | friendly to guests |
| 100. | zesty | bright and lively in flavor |
