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Key Dishes Vocabulary - Enchilada

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enchilada
enchilada
[noun]

a dish of tortilla filled with meat or cheese and covered with a spicy sauce, originated in Mexico

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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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dish
dish
[noun]

food that is made in a special way as part of a meal

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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 produces a variety of beverages , including tequila and mezcal , which are integral to its culinary identity .
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to wrap
to wrap
[Verb]

to cover an object in paper, soft fabric, etc.

Ex: During the holidays , families often gather to wrap presents and share the joy of gift-giving .
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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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filling
filling
[noun]

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

Ex: You can use a variety of fillings, such as cheese or ham , for these rolls .
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meat
meat
[noun]

the flesh of animals and birds that we can eat as food

Ex: Slow-cooked pulled pork , served with barbecue sauce , is a popular meat dish .
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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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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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vegetable
vegetable
[noun]

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

Ex: The restaurant offered a vegetarian dish with a mix of seasonal vegetables.
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to cover
to cover
[Verb]

to envelop something in a layer of material

Ex: The artist covered the sculpture in a layer of varnish to give it a glossy finish .
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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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sauce
sauce
[noun]

a flavorful liquid, served with food to give it a particular taste

Ex: We made a pesto sauce using fresh basil from our garden .
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history
history
[noun]

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

Ex: They recorded the history of the company for future generations .
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Spanish
Spanish
[noun]

someone who is from Spain or their family came from Spain

Ex: She is proud to be Spanish and often talks about her heritage.
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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 produces a variety of beverages , including tequila and mezcal , which are integral to its culinary identity .
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to begin
to begin
[Verb]

to come into existence or have a specific place or time as the starting point

Ex: When does the party begin?
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thin
thin
[Adjective]

having opposite sides or surfaces that are close together

Ex: She layered the thin slices of cucumber on the sandwich for added crunch .
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round
round
[Adjective]

having a circular shape, often spherical in appearance

Ex: The round pizza was divided into equal slices , ready to be shared among friends .
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piece
piece
[noun]

a part of an object, broken or cut from a larger one

Ex: The tailor carefully cut the fabric into small pieces before sewing them together to create a stunning garment .
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bread
bread
[noun]

a type of food made from flour, water and usually yeast mixed together and baked

Ex: They bought a loaf of freshly baked bread from the bakery for dinner .
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to cook
to cook
[Verb]

to make food with heat

Ex: We should cook the chicken thoroughly before eating .
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a bit
a bit
[Adverb]

to a small extent or degree

Ex: His explanation clarified the concept a bit, but I still have some questions.
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chicken
chicken
[noun]

the flesh of a chicken that we use as food

Ex: The restaurant served juicy grilled chicken burgers with all the toppings .
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beef
beef
[noun]

meat that is from a cow

Ex: She ordered a rare steak , preferring her beef to be cooked just enough to seal in the juices .
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choice
choice
[noun]

the number of different things or people that one can pick from

Ex: Having a wide range of choices can foster creativity and innovation as individuals explore different possibilities .
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to roll
to roll
[Verb]

to encircle or cover an object by winding or placing a wrapping material around it

Ex: The pastry chef demonstrated how to roll the puff pastry around the sweet fruit compote .
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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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spicy
spicy
[Adjective]

having a strong taste that gives your mouth a pleasant burning feeling

Ex: They ordered the spicy Thai noodles , craving the intense heat and bold flavors .
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special
special
[Adjective]

different or better than what is normal

Ex: The special occasion called for a celebration with family and friends .
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tasty
tasty
[Adjective]

having a flavor that is pleasent to eat or drink

Ex: The street vendor sold tasty snacks like hot pretzels and roasted nuts .
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to warm
to warm
[Verb]

to make someone or something hotter by increasing the temperature or providing heat

Ex: While camping , they were happily warming themselves around the fire .
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to mix
to mix
[Verb]

to combine two or more distinct substances or elements to form a unified whole

Ex: The baker diligently mixed the batter to ensure a smooth and uniform texture for the cake .
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herb
herb
[noun]

a plant with seeds, leaves, or flowers used for cooking or medicine, such as mint and parsley

Ex: The recipe requires a mix of fresh herbs for a more vibrant taste .
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fresh
fresh
[Adjective]

(of food) recently harvested, caught, or made

Ex: He picked a fresh apple from the tree , ready to eat .
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to add
to add
[Verb]

to put something such as an ingredient, additional element, etc. together with something else

Ex: Stir-fry the vegetables , then add the tofu .
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famous
famous
[Adjective]

known by a lot of people

Ex: She became famous overnight after her viral video gained millions of views .
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flavor
flavor
[noun]

the specific taste that a type of food or drink has

Ex: The flavor of the soup was enhanced with fresh herbs .
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