UNIDADES TECNOLÓGICAS DE SANTANDER

LANGUAGE DEPARTMENT
ENGLISH 3 – UNIT 1

TASK 1 Writing: Describe a food recipe

Name: ____________________________________________ Date: _________________

Task: Describe a recipe for a typical dish you used to eat as a child. What is
it? What is it made of? What does it come with? What does it taste like? Use
words from the word boxes or your own ideas.

 It tastes like  Tasty

 It smells like  Crunchy
 It looks like  Salty
 I’m crazy about  Sweet
 I’m a big – eater.  exciting

Example: You can start with something like this:

I used to eat a lot of carbonara pasta, but now I don’t because I don’t have time to cook. It’s
made of spaguetti, bacon, and white sauce. It comes with garlic toast or plantain. It smells a little
strong but it tastes delicious.

Remember to write 3 paragraphs (intro, body, conclusion) and between 100- 110 words.
Pay special attention to grammar, vocabulary, punctuation and spelling.
I used to have a favorite childhood dish that I'd frequently indulge in – my
grandma's homemade chicken pot pie. It used to be the epitome of comfort
food for me. This delectable dish consisted of tender chunks of chicken,
carrots, peas, and potatoes enveloped in a creamy, savory gravy. The pie
used to be crowned with a flaky, golden-brown pastry crust that had a
delightful buttery aroma. The smell alone used to instantly transport me to
her cozy kitchen.

The chicken pot pie used to be usually served with a side of buttery mashed
potatoes and a crisp, green salad with a tangy vinaigrette dressing. The
combination of the creamy pot pie filling and the fluffy mashed potatoes
used to be a match made in culinary heaven. The salad used to provide a
refreshing contrast, cleansing the palate between each indulgent, savory
bite. The overall taste used to be a perfect harmony of flavors—rich, hearty,
and comforting.

Sadly, I don't get to enjoy my grandma's chicken pot pie as often as I used to
as a child, but the memories of its deliciousness and the warmth of her
kitchen linger, making it a cherished dish from my past.