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quesadilla

/ˌkeɪ̯səˈdiː(l)jə/ /ˌkeɪ̯səˈdi(j)ə/

Meanings
noun
A Mexican dish made by filling a tortilla (corn or flour) with cheese, folding in half and toasting until the cheese is melted. Additional ingredients, such as meats (chicken or beef, commonly), or vegetables can be added. Often served with salsa, guacamole and/or sour cream.

Examples :

"After school, I made myself a cheese quesadilla for a quick snack. "
food culture

Related Words

Illustration tortilla

tortilla noun

/tɔːˈti.ə/ /tɔɹˈti.ə/

(Mexican cuisine) A flat round bread made out of cornmeal or flour. In Mexican cuisine they are often served with a filling or topping such as frijoles "beans", carne "meat", salsa "sauce", sour cream and cheese; in the latter case they are called quesadillas.

"For lunch, my family enjoyed warm tortillas filled with beans and cheese. "

Illustration melted

melted verb

/ˈmɛltɪd/

To change (or to be changed) from a solid state to a liquid state, usually by a gradual heat.

"I melted butter to make a cake."

Illustration chicken

chicken noun

/ˈt͡ʃɪkɪn/

A domestic fowl, Gallus gallus, especially when young.

"My little brother loves to eat chicken. "

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folding verb

/ˈfəʊldɪŋ/ /ˈfoʊldɪŋ/

To bend (any thin material, such as paper) over so that it comes in contact with itself.

"The student carefully folded the paper airplane. "

Illustration guacamole

guacamole noun

/ˌɡwɑkəˈmoʊleɪ/

An avocado-based greenish dip with onions, tomato, and spices. Common to Mexican cuisine, it is often served with tortilla chips.

"We ordered extra guacamole with our tacos. "

Illustration cheese

cheese noun

/t͡ʃiz/

A dairy product made from curdled or cultured milk.

"My mom made a delicious pizza with mozzarella cheese. "

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ingredients noun

/ɪnˈɡriːdiənts/ /ɪnˈɡriːdɪənts/

One of the substances present in a mixture, especially food.

"The cake recipe lists flour, sugar, and eggs as the main ingredients. "

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toasting verb

/ˈtoʊstɪŋ/

To lightly cook by browning via direct exposure to a fire or other heat source.

"We liked to toast marshmallows around the campfire."

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additional noun

/əˈdɪʃənəl/

Something added.

"The teacher assigned additional homework for the weekend. "

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commonly adverb

/ˈkɒmənli/ /ˈkɑmənli/

As a rule; frequently; usually

"People commonly eat breakfast before going to school. "

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vegetables noun

/ˈvɛd͡ʒtəbəlz/

Any plant.

"In biology class, we learned that technically, even fruits are vegetables because vegetables are any plant. "

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filling verb

[ˈfɪɫlɪŋ]

To occupy fully, to take up all of.

"The heavy backpack filled all the available space in the school locker. "