aphrodisiac
noun
a food, drink, or drug that makes people want to have sex
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noun
special food for babies that has been cut into small pieces and cooked so that it is soft and smooth
noun
food that is quick and easy to prepare such as food that has already been cooked and only needs to be heated. Fast food is food that you can get quickly in a restaurant.
adjective
creole food has the typical strong flavour of food from the southern US and usually contains tomatoes, peppers, onions, and rice
adjective
dairy products include milk and foods that are made from milk, for example butter and cheese
noun
food that is made and served very quickly, especially food such as a burger that you can take away with you
adjective
macrobiotic foods are considered healthy because they consist of grains, seeds, fruits, and vegetables produced without adding chemicals
noun
a type of food that has not been eaten before, including genetically modified substances and products that lower cholesterol: used especially in government documents
the American spelling of savoury
noun
a small piece of food that tastes of salt or spices and is not sweet. Savouries are usually served at parties as snacks.
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meals which are carefully prepared using traditional cooking methods and good quality food and are intended to be eaten and enjoyed slowly
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a food that is considered to be very good for your health and that may even help some medical conditions
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food that does not contain artificial substances and has not been treated to make it look better or last longer
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