Translations
PRODUCE
|
American |
English |
| Arugula | Rocket |
| Bell Pepper | Pepper |
| Boston lettuce | Bibb lettuce |
| Celery root | Celeriac |
| Cilantro | Coriander |
| Eggplant | Aubergine |
| Endive | Chicory |
| English Cucumber | Cucumber |
| Scallions/ Green onions | Spring onions |
| Roma tomatoes | Plum tomatoes |
| Rutabega | Swede |
| Snow peas | Mangetout |
| Zucchini | Courgette |
BEANS
|
American |
English |
| Garbanzo beans | Chick peas |
| Fava beans | Broad beans |
| White beans | Cannolini beans |
BAKING
|
American |
English |
| Baking soda | Bicarbonate of soda (bicarb) |
| Bittersweet chocolate | Dark chocolate |
| Semi sweet chocolate | Chocolate chips |
| Sliced almonds | Flaked almonds |
| Slivered almonds | Sliced almonds |
| Cookie | Biscuit |
| Cracker | Savoury biscuit |
| Corn starch | Corn flour |
| Cake flour | Plain flour |
| All purpose flour | Plain flour |
| Sugar | Granulated sugar |
| Superfine sugar | Caster sugar |
| Powdered sugar | Icing sugar |
| Vanilla bean | Vanilla pod |
| Golden raisins | Sultanas |
| Molasses | Treacle (equivalent) |
DAIRY
|
American |
English |
| 2% milk | Semi-skimmed |
| Yogurt | Yoghurt |
| White cheese | Yellow cheese |
| Yellow cheese | Orange cheese |
| Heavy cream | Double cream |
BREAD
|
American |
English |
| Hoagie | Submarine roll’ sandwich |
| Kaiser rolls | Large soft white sandwich rolls |
| Pita pockets | Pita bread |
| Sandwich in a roll | Butty |
| Whole grain | Whole wheat |
POTATOES
|
American |
English |
| French fries | Chips |
| Potato chips | Crisps |
| Baked potato | Jacket potato |
OTHER FOOD ITEMS
|
American |
English |
| Candy | Sweets |
| Chicken Broth | Chicken stock |
| Dessert | Pudding |
| Diced tomatoes | Chopped tomatoes |
| Granola | Crunch’ cereal |
| Jelly | Gelatin dessert/jello/jam |
| Popsicle | Iced lolly |
| Red pepper flakes | Crushed chilli flakes |
| Seltzer water | Sparkling water |
| Tomato paste | Tomato puree |
| Tomato puree | Tomato paste |
OTHER
|
American |
English |
| Aluminium foil | Tin foil |
| Blender | Liquidiser |
| Can opener | Tin opener |
| Cling wrap/plastic wrap | Clingfilm |
BEEF
|
American |
English |
| Rib Roast | Rib of beef |
| London Broil | Flank/Top Round |
| Ground chuck/sirloin | Mince |
| Kebobs | Kebabs |
CHICKEN
|
American |
English |
| Chicken Breast halves | One Chicken breast |
| Chicken Breast | Whole breast intact (or 2 joined breasts) |
| Chicken cutlets | Sliced chicken breast filets |
| Chicken tenders | Mini chicken fillets (small flap on underside of breast) |
PORK
|
American |
English |
| Bacon | Streaky bacon |
| Canadian Bacon | Bacon/back bacon |
| Sausage | Banger/sausage |
| Thin sausage | Chipolata |
OTHER
|
American |
English |
| Aluminium foil | Tin foil |
| Blender | Liquidiser |
| Can opener | Tin opener |
| Cling wrap/plastic wrap | Clingfilm |
| Electric mixer | Kitchen aid/equivalent |
| Garbage can | Bin |
| Hand Towel | Tea towel |
| Paper towel | Kitchen towel |
| Broiling | Grilling |
| Fish store | Fishmongers’ |
| Greenmarket | Farmers market |
| Grilling | Char grilling/BBQing |
| Grill pan | Griddle pan |
| Skillet | Frying pan |
| Produce store | Greengrocers |
{ 6 comments… read them below or add one }
Well, now I finally know what Rutebaga and Endives after four and a half years in New York. Thanks Anna!
“Pudding” is another one that means something very specific in American English, but something quite general in British English. And I’ve never heard Americans say “bap,” so that’s two more if you want to add them! It’s a great list!
wow this is really helpful. thanks.
I confused American friends recently by talking about the hob and the ring. I think ‘stovetop’ was the closest translation.
Two countries divided by a common language….
After 15 years of living in USA i have been searching for the right ingredients for a good stew now i am so pleased to realise i was coosing the right veg for a swede.
THANK YOU
A very Greatfull Brit
What is Kosher salt ?
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