Cooking with kids has many benefits, it brings families together and builds self-esteem in kids, and let’s not forget the fact that cooking makes children more willing to try new healthy food. Learning the cooking verbs is an introduction to fun family times spent with the little ones!
Children tend to appreciate when they are being taught through different teaching techniques, they like learning by touching, feeling, smelling, listening, and also tasting since they’re naturally curious. This curiosity is what makes cooking a great way to help young children learn because they can experience first-hand many things by being actively involved in an activity such as preparing their favorite food.
In order to make the cooking experience better for the little ones, it’s advisable for them to learn at least some of the cooking verbs and vocabulary, this way they can follow directions on the kitchen as they learn the new words. With the help of parents and family, teaching young kids cooking vocabulary can be a very exciting activity.
Here you’ll find cooking words and food vocabulary to improve their knowledge, making cooking a fun learning experience that could be enjoyed by the whole family.
Cooking Words
Kitchen vocabulary is very varied, from the cooking utensils to the different measuring devices. Let’s check out some words related to cooking.
spoon
fork
knife
cup
pan
plate
stove
fridge
grill
pot
spatula
whisk
tongs
masher
ice-cream scoop
biscuit cutter
bottle opener
cutting board
egg timer
flour sifter
funnel
garlic press
grater
measuring cup
meat grinder
mortar and pestle
pepper mill
pizza cutter
weighing scale
strainer
tin opener
zester
slices
tablespoon
teaspoon
batter
lukewarm
Cooking verbs
Their different verbs use while cooking, some talk about the way food is cooked, and others about the preparation before cooking. Let’s see the most common ways of cooking food.
Cook / Grill / Broil / Barbecue
Gratin / Stir-Fry / Bake / Roast / Stew
Caramelize / Steam / Saute / Toast / Poach
Microwave / Simmer / Scramble / Glaze
Now, let’s learn about some cooking verbs used when preparing food.
Add/ Slice / Drain/ Dice
Pour/ Mix / Beat/ Break/ Grease
Carve/ Combine/ Knead/ Chop
Measure/ Stir/ Mince/ Peel / Dissolve
Crush / Pour / Whisk / Weight
