Food: Buen Provecho

The Spanish expression, ¡Buen provecho!, conveys the hope that the food someone is about to eat will provide enjoyment and well-being. Also, when you want to show your appreciation for food you are enjoying and express how delicious it is, you can say "¡Qué sabrosa!" or "¡Qué rica!".

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In this video clip, you’ll watch Rolando, owner of one of four popular family-run Mexican style restaurants in western Massachusetts called Bueno Y Sano, prepare two plates: mixed vegetable salad and chicken quesadilla.

Ingredients

Click on each word to learn the translation and hear the pronounciation.

pimientos	cebollas	queso
arroz	frijoles	pollo

Take Notes

Write your answer to these two questions below. You do not need to use complete sentences.

What qualities of the mixed vegetable salad and quesadilla that Rolando serves to the community seem to bring him pride?
The savory quesadilla he makes originated in colonial Mexico and was influenced by other countries such as Spain, which introduced pork and beef to the ingredients. How does this popular dish that includes the traditional Latino staples of rice and beans enhance the selection of foods from which people in the United States can choose?