HE SERVED ROASTED CARROTS WITH HONEY AND HERBS

Roasted carrots with honey and herbs is a flavorful and healthy dish. Roasting brings out the natural sweetness of carrots, and adding honey and herbs makes them even more delicious. This lesson focuses on describing food preparation, ingredients, and how to talk about what someone did in the past, especially when sharing food.

You will practice using the past simple to describe meals, the present simple for food habits, and the future with will and going to when making plans. This topic also includes vocabulary about cooking and useful expressions to describe taste and ingredients.

He served roasted carrots with honey and herbs.
They usually eat vegetables with every meal.
I’m going to cook something healthy tonight.

📚 GRAMMAR

1. Past Simple:

He served roasted carrots with honey and herbs.
She cooked them in the oven.

2. Present Simple:

I often eat vegetables with dinner.
He likes roasted food.

3. Present Continuous:

She is preparing the vegetables now.
We are cooking dinner together.

4. Future (Will / Going to):

I will try that recipe tomorrow.
We are going to roast some carrots tonight.

5. Modals:

You should add herbs for more flavor.
You mustn’t use too much salt.
Can I serve this with rice?

6. Comparatives and Superlatives:

Roasted carrots are sweeter than boiled ones.
This is the most delicious side dish!

7. Adverbs of Frequency:

I always use fresh herbs.
He rarely eats carrots.

🧠 VOCABULARY

Roasted – cooked in the oven.
Carrots – orange vegetables that grow underground.
Honey – a sweet, golden food made by bees.
Herbs – small plants used to add flavor (like parsley or thyme).
Serve – to give food to someone.
Flavor – the taste of something.
Side dish – a small dish served with the main meal.
Sweet – with a sugar-like taste.
Oven – a kitchen appliance used for roasting or baking.
Healthy – good for your body and mind.

💬 USEFUL EXPRESSIONS

This dish smells amazing!
How did you cook it?
Would you like to try some?
It tastes sweet and fresh.
I love the mix of honey and herbs.

🗣️ SENTENCES

Positive:

He served roasted carrots with honey and herbs.
I like roasted vegetables.

Negative:

She didn’t enjoy the strong herbs.
We don’t usually eat sweet vegetables.

Questions:

Did you cook these carrots?
Do you always use honey in your recipes?

Answers:

Yes, I roasted them this morning.
No, I usually use olive oil.

🗨️ CONVERSATION

Anna: Wow, these carrots are so tasty! What did you put on them?

Leo: I roasted them with a bit of honey and some fresh herbs.

Anna: That’s a great idea. I never mix sweet and savory.

Leo: It’s a nice balance. The honey makes them sweet, and the herbs add a fresh taste.

Anna: Can you share the recipe with me?

Leo: Sure! It’s simple. Just slice the carrots, add honey, herbs, salt, and roast them for 30 minutes.

Anna: Perfect. I’ll try it this weekend. Thanks!

📖 READING

Last Sunday, my brother invited me for dinner. He prepared a healthy meal with roasted carrots, honey, and herbs. At first, I wasn’t sure about the combination, but when I tasted it, I was amazed. The carrots were soft and sweet, and the herbs gave a lovely flavor. We also had grilled chicken and rice. It was one of the best meals I’ve had at home. Now I want to cook that dish myself.

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