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Bob-Dole

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Define the following: tortillas, jicama, nopales, masa harina, tamale, enchilada, and tostada.
 
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Flaxseed can be included in the diet of hens to produce eggs with increased levels of omega-3 fatty acids.
 
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Tortillasdough of flour and water or masa harina and water that is pressed into a thin disk and baked

Jicamabrown root vegetable with crisp white interior Nopalesleaves of prickly pear cactus
Masa harinacornmeal made from corn kernels that are soaked in calcium oxide (lime) and then ground
Tamalemasa harina spread on corn husks and wrapped around a filling of meat or other ingredient and then steamed
Enchiladacorn tortilla rolled around a filling and covered with a sauce for baking Tostadafried corn tortilla topped with beans, shredded meat, chopped vegetables, guacamole, grated cheese, and sour cream

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