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In this episode: Vocabulary Review – Vegetables – Verduras

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Vocabulary: Vegetables

Ajo – Garlic 

Alcachofa – Artichoke

Apio – Celery

Batata / Moniato – Sweet potato

Berenjena – Aubergine / Eggplant

Berro – Cress, Watercress

Brécol – Broccoli

Calabacín – Courgette (UK), zucchini (US)

Calabaza – Pumpkin

Cebolla – Onion

Cebolleta – Chive

Col, repollo – Cabbage

Coles de Bruselas – Brussel sprouts

Coliflor – Cauliflower

Endivia – Endive

Escarola – Curly endive ; Chicory

Espárrago – Asparagus

Espinacas – Spinach

Guisante – Pea

Haba – Broad bean

Judía verde – French bean

Lechuga – Lettuce

Nabo – Turnip

Pepino – Cucumber

Perejil – Parsley

Pimiento – Pepper

Puerro – Leek

Rábano – Radish

Rábano picante – Horseradish

Remolacha – Beet, Beetroot

What are you favourite vegtables?
Reza: garlic, onion, aubergine, asparagus, red and green peppers and chilli peppers
Craig: tomatoes, broccoli, onions, garlic, eggplant, mushrooms

Which do you hate?
Reza: celery,
Craig: celery, radishes

Reza’s salad recipe:

kale – col rizada
spinach
cress
rocket
onion
olives
anchovies
tuna
seaweed – algas
carrot – zanahoria

Reza’s secret dressing – el aliño

extra virgin Spanish olive oil
Italian balsamic vinegar
lemon juice
a clove (of garlic) – un diente (de ajo) (leave for 20 minutes then remove)
honey
French mustard
cumin seeds – comino or aniseed – anís

On next week’s episode: Professions

The music in this podcast is by Pitx. The track is called ‘See You Later’