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Key Food Vocabulary - Taco

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taco
taco
[noun]

a dish that consists of a folded tortilla filled with ground meat, beans, etc., originated in Mexico

Ex: They had tacos for dinner, filled with seasoned ground beef, lettuce, and salsa. 
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popular
popular
[Adjective]

receiving a lot of love and attention from many people

Ex: Harry Potter books are very popular among teenagers. 
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Mexico
Mexico
[noun]

a country located in North America that is bordered by the United States to the north

Ex: Mexico is known for its vibrant culture, delicious cuisine, and rich history dating back to ancient civilizations like the Aztecs and Maya. 
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easy
easy
[Adjective]

needing little skill or effort to do or understand

Ex: Cooking pasta is easy; you just boil water and add the noodles. 
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delicious
delicious
[Adjective]

having a very pleasant flavor

Ex: For me, the most delicious food always involves cheese. 
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to make
to make
[Verb]

to prepare or cook something

Ex: The chef will make a delicious pasta dish using fresh ingredients. 
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tortilla
tortilla
[noun]

a type of pancake made with wheat flour or cornmeal that is usually served hot or cold and wrapped around a filling, originated in Mexico

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corn
corn
[noun]

the dried grains or kernels of a cereal plant, commonly used in various culinary preparations

Ex: As the corn dried in the sun, it turned into golden kernels ready for harvest. 
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flour
flour
[noun]

a fine powder made by crushing wheat or other grains, used for making bread, cakes, pasta, etc.

Ex: For a gluten-free option, substitute regular flour with almond flour in the cake recipe. 
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to heat
to heat
[Verb]

to raise the temperature of something

Ex: The chef is currently heating the sauce on the stove. 
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filling
filling
[noun]

a combination of ingredients used as a filling for pastries, sandwiches, and other food items

Ex: The filling in the pastry was sweet and creamy. 
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chicken
chicken
[noun]

the flesh of a chicken that we use as food

Ex: He grilled a juicy chicken breast for his dinner. 
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beef
beef
[noun]

meat that is from a cow

Ex: The steakhouse is famous for serving high-quality cuts of beef grilled to perfection. 
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pork
pork
[noun]

meat from a pig, eaten as food

Ex: The chef prepared a delicious dish using tender pork loin and a savory sauce. 
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onion
onion
[noun]

a round vegetable with many layers and a strong smell and taste

Ex: I added chopped green onions to my Asian-inspired noodle dish. 
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cilantro
cilantro
[noun]

a leafy herb that has a strong and slightly sour taste

Ex: She added fresh cilantro to the salad. 
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salsa
salsa
[noun]

a spicy sauce made with chilis and tomatoes, widely used in Mexican cuisine

Ex: She dipped her chips into fresh salsa. 
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fish
fish
[noun]

an animal with a tail, gills and fins that lives in water

Ex: My dad took me fishing, and we caught a big fish. 
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vegetable
vegetable
[noun]

a plant or a part of it that we can eat either raw or cooked

Ex: Fresh vegetables like tomatoes, cucumbers, and lettuce make a delicious salad. 
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meal
meal
[noun]

the food that we eat regularly during different times of day, such as breakfast, lunch, or dinner

Ex: I cooked a delicious meal of grilled chicken with roasted vegetables. 
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snack
snack
[noun]

a small meal that is usually eaten between the main meals or when there is not much time for cooking

Ex: At the party, there were many snacks to choose from. 
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stand
stand
[noun]

a booth or stall where goods are displayed for sale

Ex: The fruit stand sold fresh apples and oranges. 
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history
history
[noun]

a description of a past event available in the form of a writing or recorded voice

Ex: The book contains the history of ancient Egypt. 
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simple
simple
[Adjective]

not involving difficulty in doing or understanding

Ex: The recipe was simple, requiring only a few ingredients and basic cooking techniques. 
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diet
diet
[noun]

the types of food or drink that people or animals usually consume

Ex: The cat's diet mainly consisted of dry kibble and occasional wet food for variety. 
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stopper
stopper
[noun]

blockage consisting of an object designed to fill a hole tightly

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gap
gap
[noun]

a narrow opening

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century
century
[noun]

a period of one hundred years

Ex: Climate change is one of the most serious issues of this century. 
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the United States

a country in North America that has 50 states

Ex: English is the primary language spoken in the United States. 
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taste
taste
[noun]

the sense that we feel when we put food in our mouth

Ex: He liked the complex taste of the wine. 
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crunchy
crunchy
[Adjective]

firm and making a crisp sound when pressed, stepped on, or chewed

Ex: The crunchy texture of the fresh vegetables added a satisfying contrast to the salad. 
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shell
shell
[noun]

a rigid covering that envelops an object

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culture
culture
[noun]

the general beliefs, customs, and lifestyles of a specific society

Ex: In Japanese culture, it's customary to bow when greeting someone. 
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celebration

a gathering or event where people come together to honor someone or something, often with food, music, and dancing

Ex: The whole town came together for a grand celebration in honor of their mayor's reelection. 
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festival
festival
[noun]

a series of performances of music, plays, movies, etc. typically taking place in the same location every year

Ex: Every summer, they travel to a different music festival. 
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meter
meter
[noun]

the basic unit of measuring length that is equal to 100 centimeters

Ex: The length of the room is 5 meters. 
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carnitas
carnitas
[noun]

a traditional Mexican dish made from pork that is slowly braised or simmered in lard until tender and then shredded, often served with tortillas and garnishes like salsa, onions, and cilantro

Ex: I ordered carnitas tacos at the food truck because I was craving authentic Mexican flavors. 
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to come from

(of something) to originate from a particular place

Ex: The inspiration for his artwork comes from nature. 
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to put in
to put in
[Verb]

to insert something between other things

Ex: The designer suggested putting in a contrasting color to highlight the focal point of the artwork. 
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