CHAPTER 5

TRADITIONAL
FOODS OF
DIFFERENT
COUNTRIES
 MEALS
BREAKFAST LUNCH DINNER COFFE BREAK

Bacon and eggs Soup and salad Salad Black

Scrambled eggs Chicken and rice Pasta coffee
Cereal Pasta Pizza Pie
Pancakes Fish steak stew Chicken Cookies
sandwich Tea
Useful expressions
Do you like Mexican food?
Yes, I love it
Do you like chicken?
Yes, I like it a lot
Do you like garlic?
Yes, its okay
Do you like eggplant?
No, I dont really like it
Do you like onion?
No, I cant stand it
 Mexican Foods
Tacos:
Folded tortillas filled with meat, beans,
vegetables, and a spicy tomato sauce.

Tostados:
A crispy fried tortilla spread with the
same ingredients used in tacos.

Enchiladas:
Flour tortillas rolled around meat,
beans, cheese, and topped with salsa
and grated cheese.

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 Central America
This region is where
the early Mayan Empire
flourished.

The cooking has Mayan

and Aztec Indian origins
with Spanish and
Caribbean influence.

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 Central America
Characteristics of Cuisine:
Rice, corn, red and black beans, and
fruits and vegetables are locally
grown.
Chicken is prepared in a variety of
ways with pineapple, pumpkin and
tomato sauces.
Fish is abundant and used in soups,
stews, and main dishes.

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 The Caribbean
These tropical islands have a rich heritage
starting with Columbus, who landed there
when he was looking for the spice route to
India. Later came the Spanish, Dutch,
Portuguese, British, and French.

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 Caribbean Foods
Moros y Christianoz:
The Cuban national dish made with black
beans and rice.

Djon-djon:
Black mushrooms found in Haiti.

Jamaican Saturday Soups:

Carrots, hot peppers, turnips, and pumpkin
added to beef stock.

Seafood:
Cooked in coconut milk and seasoned with
chili peppers.

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 South America
South America is the
southern half of the western
hemisphere.

Native South Americans

were the Incas, who settled
in the Andes Mountains and
were known for their
advanced farming and
building techniques.

The Spanish invaded the

area in search of gold. Later
came the Europeans and
Africans. All have
contributed to the culture
and cuisine of South
America.

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 South American Foods
Feijoada:
National dish of Brazil made from black beans,
smoked sausage, beef, pork, onions, rice,
greens, and sliced oranges.
Churrasco:
Marinated, grilled beef.
Mariscada:
Fish stew.
Empanadas:
Meat and vegetable turnovers (pies).
Tortillas de Maiz:
Corn pancakes.
Platanos Tumulto:
Broiled bananas.

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 French Foods
Ragout:
Flavorful stew made with vegetables and
meat (poultry or fish).
Beef Bourguignon:
Popular stew of cubed beef, onions,
mushrooms, carrots and seasonings.
Quiche:
Egg custard served in many variations as
an appetizer or main dish.
Pain:
French bread.
Mousse au Chocolat:
Rich chocolate dessert.

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 Italian Foods
Antipasto:
A variety of vegetables and meats served
before the meal.

Polenta:
Cornmeal cooked in milk or water and
sliced.

Risotto:
Grain dish made from rice.

Cannelloni:
Large pasta tubes filled with meat and
cheeses, then baked in a sauce.

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 Spanish & Portuguese Foods
Fishermans Stew:
Pressure cooker filled with clams,
rounds of sausage and cubes of ham
in an intensely garlic-flavored tomato
sauce.

Paella:
Seafood, chicken and sausage cooked
together.

Gazpacho:
Cold vegetable soup.

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HOW MUCH ...

HOW MUCH (MONEY) IS THE LUNCH?

HOW MUCH WATER DO YOU WANT?

HOW MUCH SUGAR DOES HE WANT WITH IS COFFEE?

HOW MUCH SALT DOES SHE PREFER WITH THE SOUP?

IT IS $25

I WANT SOME WATER I WANT A LOT OF WATER

I WANT MUCH WATER I WANT LOT OF WATER

I DONT WANT ANY WATER I WANT LITTLE WATER

I WANT A LITTLE WATER

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Common Expressions 1
Waiter: Good afternoon.
Waiter: Good evening.
Waiter: Do you have the
reservation?
Waiter: How big is the party?
Waiter: Smoking or non-smoking?
 Common Expressions 2
Waiter: Here is the menu.

Waiter: May I help you?

Waiter: May I take your order?

Waiter: What would you like to have?

Waiter: What would you like to order?

Waiter: Are you ready to order?

 Common Expressions 3
Customer: Just a moment please.

Customer: Yes, we are ready.

Customer: What would you recommend?

 Common Expressions 4
Customer: Id like to have a fruit cocktail as the appetizer.

Customer: I ll start with clam Chowder.

Customer: Id like to have Chicken Wings as the starter.

Customer: I ll have Steak as my main course.

Customer: Id like to have Spaghetti as the main course.

Common Expressions 5
Waiter: What kind of dressing would
you like on your salad? We have
French, Italian and Thousand Island
dressings.

Waiter: How would you like your

steak? Well done, medium-well,
medium, medium-rare or rare.
 Common Expression 6
Waiter: Hows everything?
Waiter: Enjoy the meal.
Customer: Check please.
Customer: Bill please.
Customer: Give (send) me the check (bill) please.
Waiter: Cash or charge?
Customer: Keep the change.
COMMON EXPRESSIONS 7
Customer: Lets go Dutch.
Customer: Lets share the bill.
Customer: The bill(It is) is on me.
Customer: Be my guest.
Customer: My treat.
Customer: Let me treat you.
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EATING OUT
Dining Out

Nowadays it is very common for

people to invite friends or family to
have a dinner in a restaurant instead
of at home. Dining out is a new trend.
Sample Dialogue
Dining out
At the Restaurant
Waiter: Can I help you?
Lisa: A table for two please.
Waiter: This way.
Sample Dialogue
Dining out
Ordering
Waiter: Are you ready to order?
Lisa: Yes, we'll have the chicken with
vegetables, and the vegetable pasta
please.
Waiter: Anything to drink?
Lisa: Just some water please.
Sample Dialogue
Dining out
After the Meal
Waiter: Can I get you anything else?
Coffee? Dessert?
Lisa: No, just the bill please.
Dining out
Making a Reservation
Mike: I'd like to make a reservation for
2 people on Friday night.
Waiter: What time would you like?
Mike: 8:00.
Waiter: We don't have anything
available at 8:00. Is 7:30 ok?
Mike: Yes, that's fine.
Dining out
Making a Reservation
Waiter: Your name please?
Mike: Mike Smith.
Waiter: Ok, Mr. Smith. We'll see you at
7:30 on Friday.
Mike: Thank you. Bye.
Waiter: Goodbye.
Conversations at a Restaurant

W: Good evening, sir. Here is your menu.

Would you like to order something from
the bar?
D: How about a whisky, on the rocks.
Conversations at a Restaurant

W: Fine, sir. I'll be back in a moment to

take your order. Here is your drink, sir.
D: Thank you. I'm ready to order now. But
I'd like to ask -- are there any dishes
that the chef recommends today?
Conversations at a Restaurant

W: The seafood is very good today.

We just got the delivery this
morning, so it is very fresh.
D: Sounds good. I'd like to have some
wine with my meal. What do you suggest?
Conversations at a Restaurant

W: For seafood, a white wine

of course. Our house wine
is quite good -- Italian.
D: Good. I'll have a glass of
the house white then.
Conversations at a Restaurant

W: Would you like some dessert, sir?

D: No thanks. But I would like some
coffee, please.
Conversations at a Restaurant

W: Very well. Was the meal satisfactory?

D: Very good. Could you please bring me
the check with the coffee? Thanks.
Useful Expressions
At the restaurant
The Waiter
What can I do for you?
Can I help you?
Can I take your coat?
Have you booked a table?
How many are you?
Would you follow me, please?
Useful Expressions
At the restaurant
The waiter
Can I take your order, sir/madam?
What would you like to start with?

What would you like to drink?

What would you like for dessert?

How would you like your steak?

(rare, medium, well done)
Useful Expressions
At the restaurant
The waiter

Do you want a salad with it?

What kind of dressing?
Anything to drink?
Do you want a dessert?
It'll take about 20 minutes.
Useful Expressions
At the restaurant
The waiter

The burgers are very good.

Sorry, the hamburgers are off.
Is everything all right?
Did you enjoy your meal?
Are you paying together?
Useful Expressions
At the restaurant
The waiter

May I show you to a table?

If you wait, there'll be a table for you
free in a minute.
Do you want vegetables with it?
Why don't you try the pizza?
Useful Expressions
At the restaurant
The waiter

Would you like drinks? = Can I get you a

drink?
Are you ready to order? = What will you
have?
Can I get you anything else?
I'm sorry, that's not available today. =
We don't have that today.
Useful Expressions
At the restaurant
The guest

A table for two, please.

May we sit at this table?
The menu, please.
What's on the menu?
Do you want fish?
Useful Expressions
At the restaurant
The guest

What's Irish Stew like?

We're not ready yet.
The steak for me, please.
Can you bring me the ketchup, please?
A salad, please.
Useful Expressions
At the restaurant
The guest

Can I see the menu please?

I'd like to order. = I'm ready to order.
Useful Expressions
At the restaurant
The guest

I'll have the ... please.

pasta
beef stir-fry
roast chicken
Useful Expressions
At the restaurant
The guest
Can we have some ... please?
water
sauce
salt
Can I have the bill please? = Bill, please.