Formal Outline
Speech title: Chilaquiles
Topic: A Mexican dish.
Specific purpose: To demonstrate to the audience how to cook an easy and simple Mexican dish, Chilaquiles.
Thesis statement: To present and demonstrate to the audience a Mexican dish that they can learn how to cook by simply following a recipe.
Immediate response: Have my audience to try something new and cook chilaquiles for themselves, friends, or family.
Introduction
Chilaquiles is a traditional dish found throughout Mexico that has been around for hundreds of years. It is generally eaten for breakfast or brunch. Chilaquiles are a collection of fried tortilla pieces with a chili sauce poured over them.
I. The Origin of this Mexican Dish.
A. The word chilaquiles comes from the ancient Nahuatl word for “chilis and greens.”
1. Nahuatl
a. The Nahuatl language was used by the Aztecs.
b. It originated in Central Mexico and has been spoken ever since at least 7th centry AD.
c. Many words from Nahuatl have been borrowed into Spanish.
d. Other words of Nahuatl that have been diffused into Spanish and the English Language include: avocado, chayote, chili, chocolate, coyote and tomatoe.
B. Chilaquiles are a very common food in Mexican Families. This dish has been a traditional legacy that has existed for hundreds of years, passed down from generation to generation.
C. Chilaquiles came to America via “The Spanish Cook” by Encarnación Pinedo in 1898.
II. The different type of Chilaquiles.
A. The basic ingredients only require fried tortillas and chile sauce, nearly every variation includes additional ingredients and garnishes.
B. Chilaquiles are made as a base, which could be added ingredients that become available.
C. Such ingredients that are often added to the dish are: chicken, onions, eggs, queso fresco.
III. The significance of the dish lies on the tradition, and their function as a staple of budget. You can use the tortillas and chili or any other
Bibliography: KARNASIEWICZ, SARAH. "Tortillas Born Again." Wall Street Journal - Eastern Edition 15 June 2013: D4. Academic Search Complete. Web. 16 Sept. 2013. Recipe: L.A. 's Original Farmers Market Cookbook: Meet Me at 3rd and Fairfax by Joanne Cianciulli. Copyright © 2009 by A. F. Gilmore Company. Published by Chronicle Books LLC. http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Chilaquiles-Verdes-354951