Preposition: of

• olive-oil: Chop together fine, add three tablespoons of olive-oil, salt and pepper, and put into a saucepan on the fire.

• vinegar: A tablespoon of the vinegar works well, too.

• linseed: A mixture of yogurt and two tablespoons of linseed can be a good way to start the day.

• butter: Melt 1 tablespoon of butter in a skillet on a medium heat, add egg mixture.

• syrup: Drizzle 3 tablespoons of the maple syrup over the walnuts.

• brandy: Feed with a tablespoon of brandy every few weeks for added richness.

Converse of object

• chop: Stir briefly until softened then add 4 x 300g cans drained butter beans and 2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary and cook until heated through.

• heap: Level teaspoon of dried mixed herbs or a heaped tablespoon of fresh chopped mixed herbs.

• melt: Melt 1 tablespoon of butter in a skillet on a medium heat, add egg mixture.

• add: Pour coffee into heated cups then add 3 tablespoons of the mixture into each cup.

• pour: To prepare the sauce, pour 1 tablespoon of oil into a saucepan over a medium heat.

Adjective modifier

• one-half: Fry well, then take one and one-half tablespoons of tomato paste, thinned in water ( or three tablespoons tomato sauce ).

• rounded: Remove solid materials with a rounded tablespoon, spatula or edge of a dull knife.

Modifies a noun

• sesame: Sprinkle 1 tablespoon sesame seeds evenly over the rice.

• soy: To convert to a dressing, whisk in an additional tablespoon oil, 2 tablespoons rice vinegar, and 1 tablespoon soy sauce.

• vinegar: To convert to a dressing, whisk in an additional tablespoon oil, 2 tablespoons rice vinegar, and 1 tablespoon soy sauce.

• sunflower: Mix everything together and add 1 tablespoon sunflower oil or butter and finish with finely chopped parsley.

• butter: Grill over a hot barbecue or pan sauté in 1 tablespoon butter and 1 tablespoon vegetable oil.

• cumin: Personally, I like these cakes highly spiced and use at least 1 dessertspoon aniseed and 1-2 tablespoons cumin.