gravy / ˈgrā-vē	The bonus he received in addition to his salary was pure gravy. The meal includes roast beef, gravy, mashed potatoes, Harvard beets, green beans, coleslaw, drinks and dessert.	1: a sauce made from the thickened and seasoned juices of cooked meat 2a: something additional or unexpected that is pleasing or valuable
stuffing\ ˈstə-fiŋ	Celebrated on the fourth Thursday of every November, Thanksgiving Day is dedicated to eating turkey, piles of stuffing, and of course, enjoying quality time with family and friends.	b : a seasoned mixture (as of bread crumbs, vegetables, and butter) that is typically placed inside the cavity of a turkey, pepper, etc. and cooked
deserted / ˈde-zərted	we had the deserted beach all to ourselves	left unoccupied or unused
deer\ ˈdir	The fish numbers are consistently rising, Vargo says—and other wildlife is returning to the rivers as well, like beavers, otters and deer.
feast\ ˈfēst	Every guest brought a different dish to the party, and we had quite a feast. The event coincides with the feast of Saint Margaret of Antioch, which takes place every year on July 20.	1a: an elaborate and usually abundant meal often accompanied by a ceremony or entertainment : BANQUET b(1): something that gives unusual or abundant enjoyment
bee\ ˈbē	flowers pollinated by bees and other insects My mom is a real busy bee around Christmastime. [=she is very busy and active] My mom is (as) busy as a bee around Christmastime.	a black and yellow flying insect that can sting and that is often kept in hives for the honey that it produces
cliff \ ˈklif	Standing at the edge of the cliff, we watched the waves crash on the shore far below. Rock climbers scaling steep cliffs	a high, steep surface of rock, earth, or ice
goose noun \ ˈgüs plural geese\ ˈgēs	don't be such a silly goose—you're dressed just fine for the party Duck and goose hunters in Wisconsin are required to purchase a stamp.
sheep noun \ ˈshēp	They followed every new fad like (a flock of) sheep.
parade noun \ pə-ˈrād	After the team won the championship, the city threw a parade for them. The marching band lined up for the homecoming parade.	1: a pompous show : EXHIBITION 3a: an informal procession b: a public procession c: a usually lengthy array or succession a parade of visitors
afterward (adverb) \ ˈaf-tər-wərd afterwards \ ˈaf-tər-wərdz	He found out about it long afterward. Afterward, she got a promotion.	at a later or succeeding time : SUBSEQUENTLY, THEREAFTER
Slacks \ slacks	He was wearing a white shirt and (a pair of) cotton slacks. She wore dress slacks and a nice blouse.	pants or trousers
wild adjective \ ˈwī(-ə)ld	wild animals can be shy or aggressive when confronted by humans that land has been completely wild since the owners abandoned it a wild night, full of wind and rain	living outdoors without taming or domestication by humans existing without human habitation or cultivation marked by turmoil or disturbance especially of natural elements
farm-raised	Certified organic farm-raised salmon. Seeking fish oil sourced from farm-raised fish decreases the mercury exposure risk, but increases the dioxin and PCP exposure risk
settler noun \ ˈset-lər	settlers learning to live in peace with the natives in 1889 Jane Addams, in an effort to provide Chicago's latest wave of settlers with much-needed services, founded the city's first settlement house	1: one that settles something 2: someone who settles in a new region or colony
side dish	The main dish [=the biggest dish of a meal] was poached salmon, and it was served with a side dish [=a food that is served at the same time as the main dish] of spinach.	a food served separately along with the main course
helping (n)	He had two helpings of carrots. The dish was passed down to him from his Polish immigrant mom, with more onions than traditional Jewish latkes and a hearty helping of cheese. — sometimes used figuratively He needed a generous helping of self-confidence to ask for a raise.	an amount of food that is put on a plate at one time : a portion of food : serving
lightning noun light·ning \| \ ˈlīt-niŋ	The tree was hit/struck by lightning. = The tree was hit by a lightning strike. Four lightning bolts had ignited flames at one of his retirement communities. He caught lightning in a bottle with the success of his very first book. The news traveled across the country like lightning	1. the flashes of light that are produced in the sky during a storm 2. catch/capture lightning in a bottle: to succeed in a way that is very lucky or unlikely 3. like (greased) lightning: very quickly
thunder noun thun·der \| \ ˈthən-dər	Her dog is afraid of thunder. We could hear the rumble of thunder in the distance She accepted the award to a thunder of applause.	the sound that follows a flash of lightning and is caused by sudden expansion of the air in the path of the electrical discharge 2 [singular] : a loud noise that sounds like thunder
broccoli noun broc·co·li \| \ ˈbrä-kə-lē	Pasta salad: This could be as easy as cooking up some rotini and throwing in some broccoli or peas (or any vegetable your kids will eat) and mixing with bottled dressing.
celery noun cel·ery \| \ ˈse-lə-rē	Add onion, herbs, tomatoes, and celery or parsley leaves, and any optional ingredients.
lettuce noun let·tuce \| \ ˈle-təs	I like a little lettuce and tomato on my sandwiches. In addition to the cole crops, lettuce provide greens for winter meals.
squash noun \ ˈskwäsh	Would you like some squash? I cooked two squashes.	a type of vegetable (such as a pumpkin) that has a usually hard skin and that is eaten cooked
cauliflower noun, often attributive cau·li·flow·er \| \ ˈkȯ-li-ˌflau̇(-ə)r	The meals consist of comfort food with a healthy twist, chicken alfredo made with pureed cauliflower instead of cream. My favorite vegan swaps are cauliflower or oyster mushrooms for fried chicken.
puree noun pu·ree \| \ pyu̇-ˈrā	Once the rice is toasted, add the cumin, chili powder, oregano, bell pepper, zucchini, corn, black beans, salt, tomato puree and stock.	1: a paste or thick liquid suspension usually made from cooked food ground finely 2: a thick soup made of pureed vegetables
swap noun \ ˈswäp	He swapped his cupcake for a candy bar. I swapped seats with my sister so she could see the stage better.	an act, instance, or process of exchanging one thing for another
kale noun \ ˈkāl	For appetizer, choose among spicy tuna roll, sauteed shrimp, sushi tower, mac and cheese, kale salad or rotisserie chicken salad.
asparagus noun as·par·a·gus \| \ ə-ˈsper-ə-gəs	Searing concentrates the flavor of the asparagus, and while boiling can result in soggy spears, this more-forgiving method reduces the risk of overcooking.
cabbage noun (1), often attributive cab·bage \| \ ˈka-bij	If you overcook the cabbage it'll turn to mush. I like most vegetables but not cabbage.
spinach noun spin·ach \| \ ˈspi-nich	Other top choices are celery, cauliflower, spinach, broccoli, dark leafy greens and tomatoes (technically a fruit). This goat cheese and spinach stuffed chicken breast wrapped in a layer of prosciutto will impress your guests.
dye noun \ ˈdī	Your doctor may also put a dye called fluorescein into your eyeball to temporarily tint abnormal, infected areas of your cornea	a substance used to color other materials
pickle noun (1) pick·le \| \ ˈpi-kəl	Have some pickles with your sandwich. a sweet/sour pickle	3: an article of food that has been preserved in brine or in vinegar specifically : a cucumber that has been so preserved
strip noun \ ˈstrip	strips of bacon a small strip of cloth/paper	1a: a long narrow piece of a material
pint noun \ ˈpīnt	The ice cream comes in pints. I'd like another pint, please.	a unit of capacity equal to ¹/₂ quart (1/2 liter)
pinch noun \ ˈpinch	a pinch of salt	: an act of pinching : SQUEEZE b: as much as may be taken between the finger and thumb a pinch of snuff c: a very small amount
loaf noun \ ˈlōf \ plural loaves\ ˈlōvz	Use your favorite bread loaf to make this easy salad. 3 loaves of bread.	1: a shaped or molded mass of bread 2: a shaped or molded often symmetrical mass of food
scoop noun \ ˈsküp	a scoop of ice cream come on, I know you've got the scoop on their breakup The story turned out to be the political scoop of the year	2a: the action of scooping b: the amount contained by a scoop 3 information not generally available to the public
ear noun (1) \ ˈir	an ear of corn	the fruiting spike of a cereal (such as wheat or corn) including both the seeds and protective structures
stalk noun (1) \ ˈstȯk	a stalk of celery	2a: the main stem of an herbaceous plant often with its dependent parts
clove noun (1) \ ˈklōv	two cloves of garlic	one of the small bulbs (as in garlic) developed in the axils of the scales of a large bulb
parsley noun pars·ley \| \ ˈpär-slē	Make dip: Combine basil, parsley, garlic, scallions, and sour cream in a blender.
broth noun \ ˈbrȯth	Denker lies about her ability to make a good chicken broth. Add the apple cider and broth to the pan and heat until boiling. Simmer for 10 to 12 minutes until the broth has evaporated.	1: liquid in which meat, fish, cereal grains, or vegetables have been cooked : STOCK
pitcher noun (1) pitch·er \| \ ˈpi-chər	please bring me the pitcher of lemonade from the table	1: a container for holding and pouring liquids that usually has a lip or spout and a handle
tangerine noun tan·ger·ine \| \ ˈtan-jə-ˌrēn	Pour off all but 1 tablespoon tangerine juice from bowl.

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