词汇与表达：中国人最喜欢说的cuisine-food-meal-dish

cuisine
发音比较特别
英 [kwɪˈziːn]Chinese cuisine has developed over a long period of time. Chinese food is rich and varied.

中国饮食源远流长，中国美食更是多种多样。

The cuisine of Japan is low in fat.  

日式烹饪的特点是低脂肪。  

The word cuisine describes a typical manner/style of preparing food. We usually use this word with with country adjectives (Italian cuisine, Brazilian cuisine, Moroccan cuisine) or ethnic or regional adjectives (Cajun cuisine, Jewish cuisine, South Indian cuisine).
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食材参考：

vege+table=vegetable
rowing your own vegetables sounds like a lot of sweat.
自己种菜吃，这恐怕很累吧。
而且这个词还能表达无聊的人

The hotel restaurant is noted for its excellent cuisine.
这家饭店的餐厅以美味佳肴闻名遐迩。