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| burrito |
a Mexican food made of a flour tortilla stuffed with meat, cheese, beans, and other foods. |
| cholesterol |
a white substance, found in the tissues of humans and animals, which acts to clean the bloodstream and surrounds certain nerves. Cholesterol is made in the body but can also be obtained from animal foods such as meat and cheese. |
| cottage cheese |
a soft, white cheese made of slightly soured skim milk. |
| curd |
(sometimes plural) a soft, thick substance taken from milk. Curds can be eaten or made into cheese. |
| dairy |
a place where milk is stored and butter and cheese are made. [2/4 definitions] |
| dairy case |
a large container in a store that is kept cold and is used for holding and displaying dairy products, such as milk, cheese, cream, and yogurt. |
| Danish |
(informal) a light, flaky pastry that is made of raised dough, filled with cheese, fruit, or other sweet filling. Danishes are often criss-crossed with white icing. [1/3 definitions] |
| Danish pastry |
a light, flaky pastry that is made of raised dough, filled with cheese, fruit, or other sweet filling. Danish pastries are often criss-crossed with white icing. |
| delicatessen |
a shop that sells cheese, cooked meats, and other food that is ready to eat. |
| lasagna |
long, wide, flat noodles, or a dish made of these noodles that is baked with sauce, cheese and ground meat or vegetables. |
| macaroni and cheese |
a popular lunch or dinner dish made with noodles combined with a cheese sauce. The noodles are called macaroni, and they have the shape of short, curved tubes. Macaroni and cheese is served hot, either as an entree or a side dish. |
| omelet |
a food made from beaten eggs that are cooked into a single sheet and often folded over a filling of vegetables, meat, or cheese. |
| pastry |
a small baked item for one person made with a light, flaky crust and usually filled with something like sweetened fruit, chocolate cream, sweetened cheese, or nuts. [1/3 definitions] |
| pizza |
an Italian food made of a flat crust covered with tomato sauce, cheese, and often meat or vegetables and then baked. |
| ravioli |
(used with a singular or plural verb) small packets of pasta filled with ground meat, cheese, or other similar mixtures. |
| sandwich |
slices of bread with other food between them such as meat, cheese, or jelly. [1/2 definitions] |
| taco |
a Mexican dish made of a folded tortilla with a filling such as meat or cheese. |
| tofu |
a food made from soybeans. Tofu has a mild taste and looks and feels like soft cheese. |
| whey |
the watery part of milk that is left when the curds are separated out in making cheese. |
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