Ever feel lost looking at recipes from the other side of the Atlantic? Here’s your go-to guide for translating American food terms.
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Cornstarch |
Cornflour |
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Zucchini |
Courgettes |
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Arugula |
Rocket |
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Garbanzo beans |
Chickpeas |
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Noodles |
Not just noodles, but any type of pasta |
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Hard cider |
Cider (with alcohol) |
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Cilantro |
Coriander |
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Cookies |
Biscuits |
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Biscuits |
Soft, savoury scone-like dinner accompaniments |
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Eggplant |
Aubergine |
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Romaine |
Cos lettuce |
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Broiler |
Grill |
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Grill |
Barbecue |
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Blood sausage |
Black pudding |
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Saran wrap |
Cling film |
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Aluminum foil |
Tin foil |
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Half and half |
Half milk, half cream |
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Snow peas |
Mangetout |
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Rutabaga |
Swede |
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Molasses |
Black treacle |
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Light brown sugar |
Demerara sugar |
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Superfine granulated sugar |
Caster sugar |
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Powdered or confectioner’s sugar |
Icing sugar |
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Graham cracker |
a thinner Digestive biscuit |
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Shrimp |
Prawns (regardless of size) |
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Oatmeal |
Porridge |
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Fries |
Chips |
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Chips |
Crisps |