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One member of a group of pigments, known as a carotenoids that create coloration in plants. Carotenoids create the yellow to orange hues as well as the red hues in fruits, vegetables, flowers, and leaves that show color changes as they grow or pass through seasons.

The edible leaf or paddle of the prickly pear cactus. Nopal is the Mexican word for cactus and the leaf growing on the stem is referred to as Nopales.

A water-based soup made with egg noodles, vegetables such as celery and carrots, small bits of chicken, chicken stock, and seasonings.

A type of food consisting of small chunks of meat, poultry, or fish combined with vegetables which are placed onto skewers or grilling baskets and then grilled or broiled.

A food prepartion method that involves the use of a pot filled with cooking oil to cook meats or dipping ingredients to provide a warm coating to various foods.