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Key Pastries Vocabulary - Empanada

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Key Pastries Vocabulary
century
century
[noun]

a period of one hundred years

Ex: Climate change is one of the most serious issues of this century.Ā 
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ago
ago
[Adverb]

used to refer to a time in the past, showing how much time has passed before the present moment

Ex: She moved to this city three years ago.Ā 
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to ready
to ready
[Verb]

prepare for eating by applying heat

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empanada
empanada
[noun]

a fried or baked pastry filled with meat, cheese, vegetables, etc., mostly found in Spain and Latin America

Ex: She ordered a beef empanada from the food truck for lunch.Ā 
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pastry
pastry
[noun]

a baked good made from dough or batter, often sweetened or filled with ingredients like fruit, nuts, or chocolate

Ex: She enjoyed a flaky pastry filled with apple cinnamon for breakfast.Ā 
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dough
dough
[noun]

a thick mixture of flour, liquid and sometimes yeast that is baked into bread or pastry

Ex: Pizza dough needs to be stretched and shaped before adding the toppings.Ā 
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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.Ā 
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meat
meat
[noun]

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

Ex: Grilled chicken breast is a lean and flavorful meat option for a healthy dinner.Ā 
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cheese
cheese
[noun]

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

Ex: Blue cheese crumbles are a tasty addition to burgers or salads.Ā 
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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.Ā 
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fruit
fruit
[noun]

something we can eat that grows on trees, plants, or bushes

Ex: For a refreshing summer treat, try blending frozen fruit, like bananas and berries, into a creamy smoothie.Ā 
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to bake
to bake
[Verb]

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

Ex: Bake the cookies at 350°F for 10-12 minutes until golden brown. 
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to fry
to fry
[Verb]

to cook in hot oil or fat

Ex: He decided to fry the shrimp for the pasta dish.Ā 
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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 fries were perfectly crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside.Ā 
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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.Ā 
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light
light
[Adjective]

(of food) low in sugar, fat, or other rich ingredients, which makes it easily digestible

Ex: She chose a light dessert to complement her meal, avoiding heavy sweets.Ā 
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Latin America

the parts of the Americas including Mexico, Central and South America that the main languages are Spanish and Portuguese

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Spain
Spain
[noun]

a country in southwest Europe

Ex: Barcelona, located in Spain, is famous for its unique architecture.Ā 
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South America

the fourth largest continent in the world which is to the south of Central America and North America

Ex: South America is home to the Amazon Rainforest, which is known for its incredible biodiversity.Ā 
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recipe
recipe
[noun]

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

Ex: She followed her grandmother's chocolate cake recipe, which included a secret ingredient.Ā 
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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.Ā 
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competition

an event or contest in which individuals or teams compete against each other

Ex: The annual chess competition draws players from around the world.Ā 
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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.Ā 
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tasty
tasty
[Adjective]

having a flavor that is pleasent to eat or drink

Ex: The tasty homemade soup warmed them up on a cold winter's day.Ā 
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delicious
delicious
[Adjective]

having a very pleasant flavor

Ex: For me, the most delicious food always involves cheese.Ā 
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beautiful
beautiful
[Adjective]

extremely pleasing to the mind or senses

Ex: He painted a beautiful portrait of his sister.Ā 
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common
common
[Adjective]

regular and without any exceptional features

Ex: The meeting was filled with common tasks and discussions.Ā 
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different
different
[Adjective]

not like another thing or person in form, quality, nature, etc.

Ex: He had a different perspective on the movie.Ā 
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to travel
to travel
[Verb]

to go from one location to another, particularly to a far location

Ex: He travels for work and often visits different cities for business meetings.Ā 
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to [take] pride in {sb/sth}

to feel a strong sense of happiness and satisfaction because of someone's achievements or something's qualities

Ex: Parents often take pride in their children's academic success.Ā 
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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.Ā 
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party
party
[noun]

an event where people get together and enjoy themselves by talking, dancing, eating, drinking, etc.

Ex: Everyone brought a dish to the potluck party.Ā 
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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.Ā 
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to originate

to start to be

Ex: The idea originated from a conversation between friends.Ā 
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