How to Use tortilla in a Sentence
tortilla
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For each tortilla, fold in the two sides that are at the end of the line of food.
—cleveland, 31 Jan. 2023
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The plantain was sweet and long enough to fill the tortilla.
—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Jan. 2024
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To make the tacos, place the tortillas on a counter and put 2 shrimp in the middle of each one.
—cleveland, 22 Aug. 2023
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Pick up the back of the tortilla and roll the bottom over the fillings.
—Cody Godwin, USA TODAY, 3 June 2024
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The mashup is then topped with a cheese sauce and served in a flour tortilla.
—Tanasia Kenney, Kansas City Star, 22 Jan. 2024
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Add some of the greens to each tortilla, followed by the meat and/or fish.
—The View, ABC News, 27 Sep. 2023
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The thin tortilla chips were just right for the volcano blast of smoky cheese.
—Andi Berlin, The Arizona Republic, 25 Aug. 2022
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Sylvia was the original cook who made all the food and the tortillas.
—Marco Torres, Chron, 30 Mar. 2023
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Serve at once with warm tortilla chips and lime wedges.
—Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 7 Jan. 2023
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Maybe for the tortillas and beer that rained down on their sideline.
—Bill Oram, oregonlive, 10 Sep. 2023
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If your tortilla doesn’t inflate, the culprit might be a small tear in the seam.
—Haneen J. Iqbal, Bon Appétit, 2 Feb. 2023
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In a pinch, a thick flour tortilla, folded in half, will do.
—Reem Kassis, Washington Post, 30 Oct. 2023
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Serve with the onions, cilantro, lime wedges and tortillas, rice or burger buns.
—Ali Slagle, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Feb. 2024
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Notes: Thanks to the soft corn tortillas, these tacos didn't reheat very well.
—Rasputin Todd, The Enquirer, 15 Mar. 2023
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For each serving, place a few tortilla strips and a scoop of lettuce in a soup bowl.
—Janelle Davis, CNN, 7 Feb. 2023
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To assemble, place 2 to 3 strips of fish on a warm tortilla.
—Lynda Balslev, The Mercury News, 1 Jan. 2024
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Pork replaced the lamb, and corn tortillas replaced the pita bread.
—Daniela Cintron, Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2023
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Open the press, spin the tortilla 180 degrees, and gently press again to flatten the tortilla to about ⅛ inch thick.
—Anita L. Arambula, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 June 2023
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Sweet potatoes and navy beans stick to gooey Monterey jack cheese in a whole-wheat tortilla.
—Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 July 2023
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Spread tortillas with chili butter and spoon in about 2/3 cup of egg mixture.
—Cathy Thomas, Hartford Courant, 6 Jan. 2024
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The soft potatoes added the perfect texture as well as a fresh corn tortilla.
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 June 2024
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An order clocks in at $13 and includes three tacos with a soft, blue corn tortilla base.
—Kat Thompson, Los Angeles Times, 25 Oct. 2023
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Then, assemble: Sprinkle cheese on each tortilla and top with the hot, creamy beans, letting the warmth of the beans melt the cheese.
—G. Daniela Galarza, Washington Post, 15 Sep. 2022
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It is then served on a warm flour tortilla topped with cilantro, onions, and a sweet and savory salsa made with jalapenos and onions.
—Charlie Vargas, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Sep. 2023
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The gorditas are thicker than a tortilla, but not quite as thick as a pupusa.
—Cesar Hernandez, San Francisco Chronicle, 13 Feb. 2023
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Amanda showed a snapper crudo with hominy puree and tortilla pieces.
—Rachel Bernhard, Journal Sentinel, 20 Mar. 2024
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To serve, heat the tortillas in a skillet or on a griddle until warm and softened.
—Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 9 Mar. 2024
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Luckily Spaniards came up with the best work-around—and it’s called tortilla vaga.
—Katie Button, Bon Appétit, 12 Sep. 2023
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This recipe is the perfect balance of crispy tortilla shell and creamy crab filling.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 June 2024
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Slather on the sauce after turning and serve with soft tortillas and extra limes.
—Kim Sunée, Anchorage Daily News, 30 June 2023
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