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Sacristains

Sacristains are a small biscuit made from a stick of twisted puff pastry. These biscuit ares traditionally served with an assortment of biscuits with tea. Often they are sprinkled slivered almonds. [more]

Spatchcocked

Spatchcocked : A method of preparing small fowl which involves removing the backbone so that the bird may be spread open and flattened for cooking. As a verb, to prepare a small fowl as in 1, above. … [more]

Kleftiko

Kleftiko is a typical dish for every single celebration. It is a piece of lamb or goat wrapped in foil and baked in special ovens, that in any case must be closed airtight, until the Kleftiko will be … [more]

Sangrita

Sangrita or “little bloody thing” (not to be confused with Sangria) is a traditional Mexican chaser to tequila. This fiery combination of citrus and chili sauce is the traditional rooted … [more]

Saltine crackers

Saltine crackers are generic term in the United States for soda crackers. The term was originally trademarked by Nabisco who lost the trademark status after the word became so common as to be … [more]

Meringues

There are basically three types of meringues: French: sugar is gradually sprinkled over egg whites as they are beaten. Italian: sugar is dissolved to a 120°C syrup and then slowly drizzled into … [more]

Cruet

A glass bottle or jar, often with a spout, for serving liquid condiments such as vinegar or oil. [more]

Parve

Also spelled “pareve” this means that food contains neither meat nor dairy products. Therefore a dish marked “parve” is suitable for Jewish people who keep kosher to eat with … [more]

Ghee

This is a form of clarified butter often found in Middle Eastern and Indian food. Originally made with buffalo milk, today it is often made with regular butter. Having a high smoke-point, it is great … [more]

Papaw

A tropical fruit that is native to North America with a flavor that is reminiscent of banana and pear. It has a smooth yellowish skin and a juicy flesh with numerous seeds. [more]

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