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** Food is a very important part of the Hispanic culture. People often eat together to share a social experience, take their time, and enjoy the many flavors and delicacies. **


= Important Vocabulary = =Vegetales-vegetables:=
 * La cebolla- the onion
 * El brocoli- the broccoli
 * La papa/patatas- the potato
 * El tomate- the tomato
 * El guisante- the pea
 * El maiz- the corn
 * La coliflor- the cauliflower
 * El apio- the celery
 * El champinon- the mushroom
 * El esparrago- the asparagus
 * El- aguacate- the avocado
 * La lechuga- the lettuce
 * El pepino- the cucumber
 * El pimiento- the pepper
 * La zanahoria- the carrot
 * El ajo- the garlic
 * Las judias verdes- the green beans
 * Los puerros- the leeks

=Fruta-fruit:= =Carne-Meat y Marisco-Seafood:=
 * El papaya- the papaya
 * El melon- the cantalope
 * La frambuesa- the raspberry
 * El kiwi- the kiwi
 * La naranja- the orange
 * La fresa- the strawberry
 * La pina- the pineapple
 * La sandia- the watermelon
 * La pera- the pear
 * La manzana- the apple
 * El plantano- the banana
 * El duranzo- the peach
 * La limo- the lime
 * La cereza- the cherry
 * La uva- the grape
 * El limon- the lemon
 * El coco- the coconut
 * La toronja- the grapefruit
 * El mago- the mango
 * Los albaricoques- the apricots
 * el pavo- turkey
 * el bistec- steak
 * el pollo- chicken
 * el jamon- ham
 * el perro caliente- hot dog
 * el pescado- fish
 * el puerco- pork
 * el camaron- shrimp
 * el cangrejo- crab
 * el tocino- bacon

=Postres-deserts:=
 * El batido- the milkshake
 * El helado- the ice cream
 * Las galletas- the cookies
 * El chocolate- the chocolate
 * El bunuelo- the donut
 * El patel- the cake
 * El pan dulce- the sweet bread
 * La torta- the pie
 * El flan- the flan
 * Los dulces- the candy

=Las bebidas-drinks:=
 * El refresco- the refreshment/pop
 * El agua- the water
 * La limonada- the lemonade
 * El te- the tea
 * El cafe- the coffee
 * La leche- the milk
 * El chocolate caiente- the hot chocolate
 * El vino- the wine
 * La cerveza- the beer
 * El alchohol- the alchohol
 * El jugo/el zumo- the juice

=Para describir la comida-food descriptions:=
 * dulce- sweet
 * salada- salty
 * agrio- bitter
 * picante- spicy
 * redondo/a- round
 * plano/a-flat
 * largo/a- long
 * grande- big
 * pequeno/a- little
 * crudo- raw
 * cocido- cooked
 * crujiente- crunchy

=Los verbos-the verbs:=
 * cortar- to cut
 * cocinar- to cook
 * freir- to fry
 * comer- to eat
 * beber/tomar- to drink
 * cenar- to eat dinner
 * alm__**o**__rzar(o-ue)- to eat lunch
 * desayunar- to eat breakfast
 * hervir- to boil
 * p**__e__**dir(e-i)- to order/ask for
 * s__**e**__rvir(e-i)- to serve

=En el restaurante-in the restaurant:=
 * el tenedor- the fork
 * la cuchara- the spoon
 * el cuchillo- the knife
 * el plato- the plate
 * el tazon- the bowl
 * la servilleta- the napkin
 * el vaso- the glass
 * la mesa- the table
 * el/la mesero/a- the waiter/waitress
 * la cuenta- the bill

=** Interesting Facts(#SWAGG) **= = =

Delicious Recipes



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Ingredients

 * 1 cup water
 * 2 1/2 tablespoons white sugar
 * 1/2 teaspoon salt
 * 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
 * 1 cup all-purpose flour
 * 2 quarts oil for frying
 * 1/2 cup white sugar, or to taste
 * 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Directions

 * 1) In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine water, 2 1/2 tablespoons sugar, salt and 2 tablespoons vegetable oil. Bring to a boil and remove from heat. Stir in flour until mixture forms a ball.
 * 2) Heat oil for frying in deep-fryer or deep skillet to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Pipe strips of dough into hot oil using a pastry bag. Fry until golden; drain on paper towels.
 * 3) Combine 1/2 cup sugar and cinnamon. Roll drained churros in cinnamon and sugar mixture.

http://www.donquijote.org/culture/recipes/receta.asp?id=102

Crock Pot -Chicken Tortilla Soup:
 * ====== 1 lb shredded cooked chicken ======
 * ====== 1 (15 ounce) can [|whole canned tomatoes], mashed ======
 * ====== 1 (10 ounce) can enchilada sauce ======
 * ====== 1 medium [|onion], chopped ======
 * ====== 1 (4 ounce) can chopped [|green chili peppers] ======
 * ====== 2 [|garlic cloves], minced ======
 * ====== 1 cup [|water] ======
 * ====== 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can [|chicken broth] ======
 * ====== 1 teaspoon [|cumin] ======
 * ====== 1 teaspoon [|chili powder] ======
 * ====== 1 teaspoon [|salt] ======
 * ====== 1/4 teaspoon [|black pepper] ======
 * ====== 1 [|bay leaf] ======
 * ====== 1 (10 ounce) package [|frozen corn] ======
 * ====== 1 tablespoon chopped [|fresh cilantro] ======

Directions:
Place chicken, tomatoes, enchilada sauce, onion, green chilies, and garlic into a slow cooker. Pour in water and chicken broth. Season with cumin, chili powder, salt, pepper, and bay leaf. Stir in corn and cilantro. Cover, and cook on Low setting for 6 to 8 hours or on High setting for 3 to 4 hours. Garnish with fresh tortilla strips or tortilla chips.
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Read more: [|http://www.food.com/recipe/crock-pot-chicken-tortilla-soup-190382#ixzz1eSc3lM00]

Spanish Flan:

Ingredients

 * 1 cup white sugar
 * 3 eggs
 * 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
 * 1 (12 fluid ounce) can evaporated milk
 * 1 tablespoon vanilla extract

Directions
Ingredients:
 * 1) Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
 * 2) In a medium saucepan over medium-low heat, melt sugar until liquefied and golden in color. Carefully pour hot syrup into a 9 inch round glass baking dish, turning the dish to evenly coat the bottom and sides. Set aside.
 * 3) In a large bowl, beat eggs. Beat in condensed milk, evaporated milk and vanilla until smooth. Pour egg mixture into baking dish. Cover with aluminum foil.
 * 4) Bake in preheated oven 60 minutes. Let cool completely.
 * 5) To serve, carefully invert on serving plate with edges when completely cool.
 * Easy Mexican Rice (Spanish Rice)**
 * 2 tablespoons oil
 * 1/4 of a medium onion*
 * 1 1/2 cups rice
 * 3 cloves finely chopped garlic *
 * 2 1/2 cups chicken broth
 * 1 cup plain tomato sauce*
 * 4 heaping tablespoons of finely chopped parsley (optional)

Directions

1. In a medium sauce pan, heat oil over medium heat. Add in the fresh onion. Saute for 1-2 minutes until softened. 2. Add dry rice and cook with the onions for about 5 minutes or until rice becomes a golden brown color. 3. Add in the garlic to the rice and saute for one more minute. 4. Add in broth and tomato sauce (add slowly into the rice, not directly onto hot pan!) And then add in the parsley if you're using it. 5. Stir it up and bring to a boil. Once it starts boiling, turn the heat to low and cover. Let it simmer for 20 minutes and fluff with a fork.
 * Seven Layer Taco Dip**

Ingredients

 * 1 (1 ounce) package taco seasoning mix
 * 1 (16 ounce) can refried beans
 * 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
 * 1 (16 ounce) container sour cream
 * 1 (16 ounce) jar salsa
 * 1 large tomato, chopped
 * 1 green bell pepper, chopped
 * 1 bunch chopped green onions
 * 1 small head iceberg lettuce, shredded
 * 1 (6 ounce) can sliced black olives, drained
 * 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese

Directions

 * 1) In a medium bowl, blend the taco seasoning mix and refried beans. Spread the mixture onto a large serving platter.
 * 2) Mix the sour cream and cream cheese in a medium bowl. Spread over the refried beans.
 * 3) Top the layers with salsa. Place a layer of tomato, green bell pepper, green onions and lettuce over the salsa, and top with Cheddar cheese. Garnish with black olives.

= = = Useful Food-Related (and Restaurant) Tips When Traveling Abroad = Click the picture for a link to some helpful tips from an expert! Tip #1: Seafood comes whole. So don't be suprised when your order of shrimp comes to you with eyes or you have to cut the bones off your fish.

Tip #2: Ask locals for recommendations of foods.

Tip #3: Use simple language such as short sentences and phrases

Tip #4: Don't be afraid. Typically food made in foreign countries won’t appeal to you at first. It may take some time to get used to it. But don't let that make you shy away from it!

Tip #5: Tips are different. Normally in America we tip 15%-20%. This is not the case in Spanish speaking countries. Tipping isn't as common and necessary in Spain, but when you're in a nicer restaurant, it would be proper to leave a couple Euros.

Tip #6: Do some research beforehand. Learn to recognize the names of common dishes you think you'll enjoy.

Tip #7: A dictionary can always be a help. You may not always remember everything and when it comes to food you sure don't want something you didn’t expect!

Tip #8: Camarero is the appropriate way of saying waitress in Spanish.

Tip #9: Be careful when ordering tea with milk because you might get a glass of milk with a tea bag floating on top.

Tip #10: Most restaurants in Spanish speaking countries offer a "menu of the day" or "menu del dia" for lunch. Be sure to take advantage of this as it is an excellent deal and will help to get you familiarized with the native foods and flavors.

Tip #11: In Spanish speaking countries they typically eat later then we do in America. Lunch runs from 2pm-4pm and dinner runs from 8pm-11pm. Most restaurants are closed before or after these times so remember this when going out to eat.

Tip #12: Lunch in Spanish speaking countries tends to be a heavy meal with 3 courses whereas dinner tends to be a light meal of a soup, salad, or tapas.

Tip #13: Wine is the drink of choice in Spanish speaking countries and if you'd like to get a true feel of the culture you might want to do this as well Tip #14: If you are in a rush it might be best to not go out to a restaurant to eat. Eating out is a relaxed time in Spanish speaking countries and you may get frustrated if you are in a rush.

Tip #15: To avoid confusing the waiters and waitresses in Spanish restaurants, you should ask for 'La Carta' when you want a menu, because in Spanish, menu refers to only a fixed-price meal.

Tip #16: In Spanish speaking countries, breakfast is usually small and not a very big meal of the day. = = = What is the difference between Spanish and Mexican Cuisine? = =Mexican Food= Origiantes in Mexico; Known for decoration, flavors, variety of spices, and ingredients. Main parts in Spanish food are corn and beans.

Influences

 * Corn is thought to have originated in Mexico.
 * Conquistadors brought many cheese and dairy products when they arrived.
 * Chocolate came from the Aztecs who had used it in their own foods.
 * Most of the beans and peppers were already big in their foods because of the geographic placement.
 * Conquistadors also introduced many of the meats now used in Mexican cuisine.

Ingredients

 * Chocolate is very prominent in their cuisine.
 * Beans and Corn are the foundation of Mexican cuisine.
 * Hotter peppers and Cilantro are very prominent in Mexico.

Spanish Food
Originates in Spain; Known for it's use of seafood, healthy benefits, and fresh ingredients.

Influences

 * In the early stages cuisine was heavily influenced by Roman lifestyle and their own cuisine.
 * Pork became big because it was an export that supported the local economy.
 * Mushrooms were common among the landscape.
 * The Greek influence from around the Mediterranean explains the broad use of wines in cooking.

Ingredients

 * Chocolate is used, but it was an import from Mexico.
 * Spanish meals tend to use more olive oil, garlic, and eggplant than Mexico.
 * Spanish use peppers, but they are more on the mild side.

Conclusion:

 * It all comes down to the staples.
 * Seafood is very big in Spain, but not as big in Mexico.
 * The spices are different; Mexican food tends to be spicier than Spanish food.
 * The geographical influence also plays a big part.
 * Seafood is easily obtainable due to Spain's location.
 * For Mexico corn and beans have always been big in their culture and that alone defines that type of cuisine.

= Test Study Guide =

[[file:La Comida Study Guide.doc]]
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