Showing Off a Home-Cooked Feast
One friend shares photos of an impressive meal they cooked at home, describing the dishes and the cooking process, while others give compliments and ask for recipes.
Un amigo comparte fotos de una comida impresionante que cocinó en casa, describiendo los platos y el proceso de cocción, mientras que otros dan cumplidos y piden recetas.
Dialogue
Listen and follow along with the conversation
Vocabulary
Essential words and phrases from the dialogue
feast
A large and delicious meal with many different dishes, often shared with others. Use it when describing a special home-cooked meal.
Una comida grande y deliciosa con muchos platos diferentes, a menudo compartida con otros. Úsala cuando describas una comida casera especial.
outdid myself
Means you did something better than you usually do. It's a casual way to express pride in your achievement, like in cooking.
Significa que hiciste algo mejor de lo que sueles hacer. Es una forma casual de expresar orgullo por tu logro, como en la cocina.
slow-roasted
A cooking method where food is cooked slowly in an oven at low heat to make it tender and flavorful. Common for meats like chicken.
Un método de cocción donde la comida se cocina lentamente en un horno a baja temperatura para hacerla tierna y sabrosa. Común para carnes como el pollo.
marinate
To soak food in a mixture of flavors, like herbs and oil, before cooking to add taste. Often done overnight for best results.
Remojar los alimentos en una mezcla de sabores, como hierbas y aceite, antes de cocinar para añadir sabor. A menudo se hace durante la noche para obtener los mejores resultados.
juicy
Describes food, especially meat, that is full of natural juices and not dry. Use it to compliment how delicious something looks or tastes.
Describe la comida, especialmente la carne, que está llena de jugos naturales y no seca. Úsalo para halagar lo delicioso que se ve o sabe algo.
moist
Slightly wet and not dry, often used for cooked food like chicken to show it's tender and flavorful.
Ligeramente húmedo y no seco, a menudo usado para alimentos cocidos como el pollo para mostrar que es tierno y sabroso.
heavenly
Means extremely delicious or wonderful, like something from heaven. Use it to give strong compliments on food.
Significa extremadamente delicioso o maravilloso, como algo del cielo. Úsalo para dar fuertes cumplidos sobre la comida.
Key Sentences
Important phrases to remember and practice
Hey everyone, check out this feast I cooked last night! I totally outdid myself.
This is a casual way to share something exciting with a group, like photos of food. 'Check out' means 'look at,' and 'outdid myself' shows self-praise. Useful for starting conversations on social media.
Esta es una forma casual de compartir algo emocionante con un grupo, como fotos de comida. 'Check out' significa 'mirad', y 'outdid myself' muestra autoelogio. Útil para iniciar conversaciones en redes sociales.
Wow, Sarah! That looks absolutely incredible. What all did you make?
A common response to show amazement. 'What all' is informal for 'what everything,' asking for details. Use this to give compliments and ask questions about someone's creation.
Una respuesta común para mostrar asombro. 'What all' es informal para 'what everything', pidiendo detalles. Úsalo para dar cumplidos y hacer preguntas sobre la creación de alguien.
So, I made a slow-roasted herb chicken, garlicky mashed potatoes, and these amazing grilled asparagus spears with parmesan.
This lists dishes with descriptive adjectives like 'slow-roasted' and 'garlicky.' The structure uses 'and' to connect items. Useful for describing meals when sharing experiences.
Esto lista platos con adjetivos descriptivos como 'slow-roasted' y 'garlicky'. La estructura usa 'and' para conectar ítems. Útil para describir comidas al compartir experiencias.
Oh my gosh, that chicken looks perfectly golden and juicy! Did you marinate it overnight?
Expresses surprise and compliments with 'Oh my gosh' (like 'wow'). 'Perfectly golden and juicy' describes appearance. The question uses past tense 'did you' for yes/no answers. Great for asking about cooking tips.
Expresa sorpresa y halagos con 'Oh my gosh' (como 'wow'). 'Perfectly golden and juicy' describe la apariencia. La pregunta usa el pasado 'did you' para respuestas sí/no. Genial para preguntar sobre consejos de cocina.
That's seriously impressive, Sarah. You should open a restaurant! Any chance you'd share the recipe for those mashed potatoes? They sound heavenly.
Gives strong praise with 'seriously impressive' and exaggeration 'open a restaurant.' 'Any chance' politely asks for something. Useful for complimenting and requesting recipes in friendly chats.
Da un fuerte elogio con 'seriously impressive' y exageración 'open a restaurant.' 'Any chance' pide cortésmente algo. Útil para halagar y pedir recetas en charlas amigáveis.
Of course! They're super simple, just a lot of butter and roasted garlic. I'll send it to you later. You guys definitely need to try making this.
Agrees to share with 'Of course!' and explains simply. 'You guys' is casual for 'you all.' 'Definitely need to' suggests strongly. Use this to respond positively and encourage others.
Accede a compartir con '¡Por supuesto!' y explica de manera simple. 'You guys' es coloquial para 'vosotros todos'. 'Definitely need to' sugiere fuertemente. Úsalo para responder positivamente y animar a los demás.