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 Almond Extract
   A concentrated flavoring made from bitter-almond oil and alcohol, widely used in pastries and baked goods.

 Aluminum Foil

 

A thin pliable sheet of aluminum; easily molded, conducts heat well, can withstand temperature extremes and is impervious to odors, moisture and air; used to cover foods for cooking and storage.

 Almond Paste
  A mixture of sugar, almonds, and rose water traditional among Christmas foods in Europe. Used to make marzipan and for decorations.

Anchovy
A small fish usually stored in olive oil or salt. Anchovy is sold for flavoring.

 Andouille
French term, for a sausage made from the intestines or stomach of the pork .
Angel Food Cake
A light, airy cake made without egg yolks or other fats; its structure is based on the air whipped into the egg whites; traditionally baked in a tube pan.
Anise
A small annual member of the parsley family native to the eastern Mediterranean region; has bright green leaves with a mild licorice flavor that are sometimes used as an herb or in salads.
Appetizer
A small serving of food or beverage served before or as the first course of a meal.
Arare
Crispy rice crackers, seasoned with soy sauce.
Arborio Rice
An ovoid, short-grain rice with a hard core, white color and mild flavor; it becomes creamy when cooked and is used for risotto.
Areca Nut
Betel nut, East India pepper plant. It is chewed in Asia to aid digestion.

Artichoke
The large flowerhead of a plant of the thistle family; has tough gray-green petal-shaped leaves with soft flesh (which is eaten) underneath, a furry choke (that is discarded) and a tender center (called the heart which is also eaten); also known as globe artichoke.