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Key Food Vocabulary - Nachos

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Key Food Vocabulary
snack
snack
[noun]

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

Ex: She packed a healthy snack of fruit and yogurt for work .
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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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tortilla chip

a type of snack food made from corn or flour tortillas that are cut into triangles and deep-fried

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chips
chips
[noun]

thin slices of potato that are fried or baked until crispy and eaten as a snack

Ex: She loves dipping her chips in salsa for extra flavor .
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cheese
cheese
[noun]

a soft or hard food made from milk that is usually yellow or white in color

Ex: They enjoyed a slice of mozzarella cheese with their fresh tomato and basil salad .
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jalapeno
jalapeno
[noun]

a type of chili pepper known for its medium heat and distinct flavor

Ex: We enjoy the tangy flavor that jalapenos bring to our nachos.
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chili pepper

a fiery and pungent spice derived from various Capsicum plants

Ex: She loved the spicy kick that chili pepper added to her homemade salsa .
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bean
bean
[noun]

a seed growing in long pods on a climbing plant, eaten as a vegetable

Ex: We made a bean dip for the party.
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salsa
salsa
[noun]

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

Ex: The restaurant offers mild and hot salsa.
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sour cream

a light cream that is produced from regular cream and lactic acid bacteria

Ex: He enjoyed a bowl of chili garnished with shredded cheese and a spoonful of sour cream.
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guacamole
guacamole
[noun]

a dish consisting of a mixture of mashed avocado, onions, chilies, tomatoes, etc., originated in Mexico

Ex: You can customize your sandwich with a dollop of guacamole.
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avocado
avocado
[noun]

a bell-shaped tropical fruit with bright green flesh, dark skin and a big stony seed

Ex: You can make a nourishing hair mask using ripe avocado and olive oil .
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restaurant

a place where we pay to sit and eat a meal

Ex: We ordered takeout from our favorite restaurant and enjoyed it at home .
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border
border
[noun]

a line that separates two countries, provinces, or states from each other

Ex: The border patrol is responsible for monitoring and enforcing immigration laws along the country 's borders.
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guest
guest
[noun]

someone who is invited to visit someone else's home or attend a social event

Ex: We have a guest staying with us this weekend .
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triangle
triangle
[noun]

(geometry) a flat shape consisting of three straight sides and three angles

Ex: She folded the paper into a triangle for her origami project .
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to bake
to bake
[Verb]

to cook food, usually in an oven, without any extra fat or liquid

Ex: He enjoys baking pies , especially during the holiday season .
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to melt
to melt
[Verb]

(of something in solid form) to turn into liquid form by being subjected to heat

Ex: The forecast predicts that the ice cream will melt in the afternoon sun .
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event
event
[noun]

anything that takes place, particularly something important

Ex: Graduation day is a significant event in the lives of students and their families .
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recipe
recipe
[noun]

the instructions on how to cook a certain food, including a list of the ingredients required

Ex: By experimenting with different recipes, she learned how to create delicious vegetarian meals .
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to share
to share
[Verb]

to offer some or all of one's possessions, resources, etc, to another individual

Ex: The generous donor decided to share his wealth with charitable causes .
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to celebrate

to do something special such as dancing or drinking that shows one is happy for an event

Ex: They have celebrated the completion of the project with a team-building retreat .
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favorite
favorite
[Adjective]

liked or preferred the most among the rest that are from the same category

Ex: The local park is a favorite for families to picnic and play.
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quickly
quickly
[Adverb]

with a lot of speed

Ex: The river flowed quickly after heavy rainfall .
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popular
popular
[Adjective]

receiving a lot of love and attention from many people

Ex: His songs are popular because they are easy to dance to .
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chopped
chopped
[Adjective]

having been cut or divided into small pieces or fragments

Ex: Chopped nuts were used as a topping for the dessert.
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crispy
crispy
[Adjective]

(of food) having a firm, dry texture that makes a sharp, crunching sound when broken or bitten

Ex: The crispy crust of the pizza crackled as they took each bite.
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topping
topping
[noun]

a layer of food that is spread over the top of a dish to make it taste or look better

Ex: Yogurt with fruit topping is a healthy dessert .
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tray
tray
[noun]

a flat object with elevated edges, often used for holding or carrying food and drink

Ex: He used a tray to carry his breakfast upstairs .
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oven
oven
[noun]

a box-shaped piece of equipment with a front door that is usually part of a stove, used for baking, cooking, or heating food

Ex: They roasted a whole chicken in the oven for Sunday dinner .
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during
during
[preposition]

used to express that something happens continuously from the beginning to the end of a period of time

Ex: The students remained quiet during the teacher 's lecture .
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