20 | Cooking Experiements

Today you will learn 5 new English words related to "Cooking Experiements"

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SEWT Team
September 09, 2025

There’s an advanced English lesson waiting for you

Trying “cooking experiments” is a fun and creative topic for you, an ESL learner, because it helps you explore food, follow recipes in English, and learn new ways to talk about taste, ingredients, and techniques. Whether you're adding your own twist to a recipe or trying a dish from another culture, experimenting in the kitchen is a great way to build both your cooking and language skills. Today’s vocabulary will help you express your ideas and talk confidently about your culinary adventures. Let’s jump right in!

5 TERMS

  1. Recipe (Noun): A set of instructions for making a specific dish or meal.

  2. Ingredients (Noun): The food items used to prepare a dish.

  3. Substitute (Verb / Noun): To replace one thing with another; a replacement.

  4. Texture (Noun): The way something feels when you eat it (soft, crunchy, smooth, etc.).

  5. Experiment (Verb / Noun): To try new ideas or methods; a test or creative attempt.

EXAMPLE SENTENCES

  1. Recipe

    • I found a new recipe for chocolate cake online.

    • The recipe calls for three eggs and two cups of flour.

    • She followed the recipe exactly, but added extra garlic.

  2. Ingredients

    • The ingredients include tomatoes, onions, and spices.

    • Always check if you have all the ingredients before you start.

    • He forgot one ingredient, so the soup tasted a little off.

  3. Substitute 

    • I didn’t have butter, so I used oil as a substitute.

    • You can substitute yogurt for sour cream in this dish.

    • Finding the right substitute can change the flavor completely.

  4. Texture

    • The cake had a light, fluffy texture.

    • I love the crunchy texture of fried tofu.

    • Mixing the batter too long can ruin the texture.

  5. Experiment

    • She likes to experiment with spices in her cooking.

    • That soup was just an experiment, but it turned out great!

    • Don’t be afraid to experiment in the kitchen; you might love the result.

EXAMPLE PARAGRAPH

When doing cooking experiments, it’s fun to take a basic recipe and change up the ingredients. Sometimes you need to substitute something you don’t have, which can lead to a totally new flavor or texture. Every meal is a chance to experiment, learn, and maybe even create your own favorite dish.