Topic: Hotpot
-No need to stir the pot!
[Word definitions]
stir the pot: cause trouble or disturb the current state (also: rock the boat)
notable (adj.): important; worth mentioning/paying attention to
casserole (n.): mixed vegetables, meats, seafood, starchy foods, etc. cooked in the oven
bubble and squeak (n.): mixed potatoes, cabbage, and other leftovers cooked in a frying pan
comforting (adj.): (for food) satisfying and bringing a sense of relaxed joy
keep the pot boiling: keep up the current good state or excitement
communal (adj.): involving, available to, or related to groups of people
simmer (v.): slowly, gently cook (at a lower temperature than a boil)
broth (n.): liquid made by simmering vegetables, meat, or seafood in water
beforehand (adv.): before something happens (also: in advance, ahead of time)
traced back to: having historical roots there
Sichuan pepper (n.): spice with mouth-numbing spiciness (also called Szechuan pepper)
a.k.a.: short for ‘also known as’
just in case: just to be safe; to avoid any risks
flair (n.): having this kind of style
melting pot (n.): a mix of many different kinds of cultures or ethnicities