In the kitchen, we can find
Ingredients of every kind
Some are spicy, some are sweet
Some are perfect for a treat

Pesto is a sauce so green
With basil leaves, a tasty scene
Mixed with oil and vinegar
It makes pasta taste so much bigger

Remoulade is a creamy spread
With onions and pickles finely shred
It goes well with fries and bread
Or as a dip for fish, it's said

Salsa is a chunky mix
Of tomatoes, peppers, and other fix
It's great with chips or on a burrito
Or as a topping for a potato

Sriracha is a fiery sauce
With chili and garlic, it's not a loss
It adds some heat to every dish
Just don't use too much, or you'll swish

Relish is a condiment sweet
With pickled cucumber, a tasty treat
It goes well on hot dogs and burgers too
Or as a topping for a barbecue

Wasabi is a green paste so strong
It's made from a root, and it won't take long
To clear your sinuses and make you feel
Like a superhero with an iron will

Sauerkraut is a dish so sour
Made from cabbage that's been given power
By a process called fermentation
It's great on hot dogs, a perfect creation

So let's explore the flavors of the world
With all these ingredients, we can twirl
Our taste buds in a dance so grand
And create culinary wonders, hand in hand.

Reflections

1. What are some of the different types of ingredients you might find in a kitchen?
2. Can you name some of the different sauces and spreads mentioned in the paragraph?
3. What are some of the different dishes or foods mentioned that these sauces and spreads could be used on?
4. How might different combinations of these sauces and spreads create new and unique flavors?