Q: Organize the essay by creating a brief outline. Do this in sections: introduction, body, and conclusion. The standard is to have a five paragraph essay, one paragraph for introduction, three paragraphs for body, and one for conclusion. But you can also try having sections instead, allowing you to have as many paragraphs as you want for the body section of the essay. If you are writing the essay for a class, your instructor should specify if they want a five paragraph essay or if you have the freedom to use sections instead. A thesis statement is the key idea or theme for the essay. It states the purpose of the essay and acts as a guide for the rest of the essay. The thesis statement should appear in your introduction and be restated in your conclusion. For example, if you were writing a descriptive essay about your mother, you may have a thesis statement like: “In many ways, my mother is the reigning queen of our house, full of contradictions that we are too afraid to question.” The introduction to the descriptive essay should set the scene and introduce the reader to the subject. Use the list of sensory details to describe the subject. Have a strong opening line that grabs the reader’s attention. Then, end the introduction with your thesis statement.  For example, if you were writing the essay about your mom, you may start with: “My mother is not like other mothers. She is a fierce protector and a mysterious woman to my sisters and I.” If you were writing an essay about an object, you may start with: "Try as I might, I had a hard time keeping my pet rock alive." Use adjectives that express emotion. Be as specific as you can. For example, rather than use a broad adjective like “angry,” go for a specific adjective like “rageful” or “tempestuous.” Choose adjectives that will paint a clear image in the reader’s mind.  You can also use adjectives that connect to the senses, such “rotting,” “bright,” “hefty,” “rough,” and “pungent.” For example, you may describe your mother as "bright," "tough," and "scented with jasmine." Metaphors are when you compare one thing to another. Use metaphors to show the reader what you think about the topic, rather than simply tell the reader how you feel. For example, rather than tell the reader, “My mother sacrificed a lot for us,” you can use a metaphor like, “My mother is a workhorse. She hasn’t taken a vacation in decades.” You can also use similes, where you use “like” or “as” to compare one thing to another. For example, you may write, “My mother is like a fierce warrior in battle, if the battlefield were PTA meetings and the checkout line at the grocery store.” Do not be afraid to express your emotions in your essay. Use first person “I” to discuss your feelings about the subject in detail. Do you feel joy, sadness, angry, or disgust with the subject? How do you respond emotionally to the subject? For example, you may write about your complicated feelings about your mother. You may note that you feel sadness about your mother’s sacrifices for the family and joy for the privileges you have in your life because of her. Your conclusion should tie all the thoughts in your essay together. Restate your thesis statement in the conclusion and end with a strong final sentence. Do not add anything new to your essay in the conclusion. Simply evaluate your thoughts in the essay and wrap things up with a short, final statement. For example, you may end a descriptive essay about your mother by noting, “In all that she has sacrificed for us, I see her strength, courage, and fierce love for her family, traits I hope to emulate in my own life.”
A: Outline the essay in sections. Create a  thesis statement. Write a strong introduction. Describe the topic with vivid adjectives. Use metaphors and similes. Discuss your emotions and thoughts about the topic. Wrap up the essay with a strong conclusion.

Q: Set the oven to 400°F (200°C), and allow it to fully preheat. Next, line a baking sheet with foil and lightly spray it with nonstick cooking spray. Set it aside for the moment. Add 1 tablespoon (15 ml) of vegetable oil to a large skillet. Set it on the stove, and allow it to heat on medium for 2 to 3 minutes. You can substitute canola oil if you prefer. After the oil has heated for a couple of minutes, add a finely chopped medium onion and a minced clove of garlic to the pan. Allow them to cook for 3 minutes, or until the onions soften. Stir the onion and garlic regularly to ensure that they cook evenly. When the onion and garlic are soft, add ¾ pound (340 g) of lean ground beef to the pan. Break it up with a wooden spoon, and cook the meat until it is browned, which should take 3 to 5 minutes. You can substitute any ground meat that you like, such as turkey, chicken, or pork, for the beef if you prefer. When the ground beef is browned, add ½ cup (130 g) of salsa, 2 teaspoons (5 g) of chili powder, ½ teaspoon (3 g) of salt, and ¼ teaspoon (½ g) of pepper to the pan. Mix well to ensure that the ingredients are well blended and reduce the heat to low. Allow the mixture to cook for another 10 minutes. You can substitute taco seasoning for the chili powder, salt, and pepper if you prefer. Set (10) 6-inch (15-cm) flour tortillas on a microwave-safe plate, and place a wet paper towel over them. Heat the tortillas in the microwave on high for approximately 45 seconds, or until they are soft and pliable. Once the tortillas are pliable, spread ¼ cup (60 g) of the beef mixture over the center of each. Use ½ cup of shredded (50 g) cheddar cheese to sprinkle over the beef on all of the tortillas. You can substitute your favorite cheese, such as pepper jack or monterey jack, for the cheddar. When the tortillas are covered with the beef mixture and cheese, carefully roll up each taquito to close it. Set the taquitos on the lined baking sheet with the seams facing down. Dip a pastry brush in some vegetable oil and lightly brush it over the taquitos. Make sure to coat the tortillas on all of the exposed sides. Once they're coated with oil, place the taquitos in the preheated oven. Allow them to bake for 8 to 12 minutes, or until they're crispy and lightly browned. When they're finished baking, remove the taquitos from the oven. Use tongs to place them on a platter, and serve them with sour cream and/or salsa for dipping.
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Preheat the oven and grease a baking sheet. Heat the oil. Cook the onion and garlic until they're soft. Mix in the beef and cook it until browned. Stir in the salsa, chili powder, salt, and pepper and cook for 10 minutes. Microwave the tortillas until they're pliable. Spoon the beef mixture onto the tortillas and sprinkle with the cheese. Roll up the taquitos and place them on the baking sheet. Coat the taquitos with oil. Bake the taquitos until crispy. Serve the taquitos with sour cream and salsa.