Emma: Thanks for inviting me over! Tiam: You're welcome! I thought it would be fun to cook dinner together. Emma: I love that idea. What are we making? Tiam: How about chicken with rice and a fresh salad? Emma: Sounds delicious. What can I do? Tiam: Could you wash the vegetables? Emma: Of course. (A few minutes later...) Emma: Done! What's next? Tiam: Can you cut the tomatoes and cucumbers? Emma: Sure. How thick? Tiam: Not too thick. Just small pieces. Emma: Got it. (Tiam starts cooking the chicken.) Emma: That smells amazing! Tiam: Thanks! I learned this recipe from my mom. Emma: Really? I can't wait to try it. Tiam: Do you cook often? Emma: A few times a week. But nothing this fancy. Tiam: It's actually a simple recipe. (Later, they sit down to eat.) Emma: Wow... this is really good! Tiam: I'm glad you like it. Emma: You have to teach me how to make this. Tiam: Deal. Next weekend, you're the chef, and I'll be your assistant. Emma: (Laughs) That's a deal! New Words Word Definition Recipe Instructions for cooking a meal. Vegetables Plants that people eat, such as carrots or tomatoes. Wash To clean with water. Cut To divide something into pieces with a knife. Thick Wide from one side to the other. Fresh Recently picked or prepared. Chef A person who cooks professionally or is in charge of cooking. Assistant A person who helps someone else. Smell The way something seems through your nose. Meal Breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Useful Phrases Phrase Meaning What are we making? What are we going to cook? Sounds delicious. That sounds very tasty. What's next? What should we do after this? Got it. I understand. You have to teach me. I really want you to show me how. I can't wait. I'm very excited.