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Andalouse
The culinary tradition of Andalusia in Spain boasts a characteristic style of preparing dishes that often involves the use of tomatoes. One such dish, commonly referred to as ‘alouse’, is a variation of mayonnaise made by incorporating tomato purée.
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Anchovy pear
The russet-hued, ovoid produce from a tree native to the West Indies, is consumed in a pickled form akin to its counterpart, the mango, with a similar flavor profile.
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Anadama bread
This particular variety of bread is created by using yeast to raise the dough, and it stands out from other types due to the presence of both corn meal and molasses in the list of ingredients. A type of yeast bread that is commonly consumed in the United States is known as “Anadama bread”. This…
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Amourettes
The nutritious substance obtained from the spinal cord of a young bovine or ovine animal is known as “marrow.”
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Amandine
Containing or garnished with almonds.
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Altar bread
Bread crafted specifically for the purpose of serving during the sacrament of Eucharist, is typically and consistently made without the inclusion of salt.
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Alpina
A delectable, blazing, aureate Italian digestif, typically served in diminutive measures.
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Aloo
The Hindustani language, spoken mainly in India and Pakistan, has a unique term for potato which is “aloo.” As a result, any curry dish that includes this starchy root vegetable as its primary or chief ingredient is referred to as an “aloo curry.”
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Allumette
A match-like strip; used to refer to a food so cut.
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All-purpose flour
A concoction of flours derived from both durum and soft wheat varieties that can be employed in virtually all culinary formulas, save for the most fragile confections.
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