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1. Abdulla, n. View full entry 1903
...A brand of Turkish cigarette; a cigarette of this type. Freq. attrib....
2. adobo, n. View full entry 1938
...In Filipino cookery: a spicy stew, typically consisting of pork, poultry, or seafood cooked in a vinegar-based sauce, seasoned with garlic, soy sauce, bay leaves, and peppercorns....
3. affineur, n. View full entry 1976
...A person responsible for maturing cheese in a cellar, climate-controlled room, etc. Cf. affinage2....
4. affogato, n. View full entry 1992
...An Italian dessert consisting of vanilla ice cream topped with a shot of espresso coffee, sometimes with the addition of a liqueur....
5. afters, n. View full entry 1909
...The sweet course following the main course of a meal; pudding, dessert. Also with sing. concord. Cf. second8....
6. Aga, n.2 View full entry 1931
...A proprietary name for: a type of large, heavy heat-retaining stove or range, used for cooking and heating. Also more fully Aga cooker, Aga stove....
7. Albariño, n. View full entry 1972
...A light, aromatic white wine produced originally and principally in the Galicia region of north-west Spain. Also: the grape from which this wine is produced....
8. al dente, adv. and adj. View full entry 1935
...With reference to pasta, vegetables, etc.: (cooked) so as to be tender but still firm when eaten....
9. Alexander, n.2 View full entry ?1910
...Originally: a type of cocktail made with whisky and Benedictine (now hist. and rare). Later: a type of cocktail made with gin, chocolate liqueur, and cream. Cf. ...
10. Alfredo, n. View full entry 1929
...A dressing for pasta, originally consisting of butter and grated Parmesan cheese but now usually a sauce incorporating butter, cream, garlic, and Parmesan cheese. Freq. as postmodifier, esp. in fettucine Alfredo...
11. aloo, n. View full entry 1916
...In South Asian cookery: a potato; a dish containing this. Cf. aloo chaat...
12. aloo chaat, n. View full entry 1954
...In South Asian cookery: a spicy potato snack served as salad, light meal, or side dish. Cf. chaat...
13. aloo gobi, n. View full entry 1974
...In South Asian cookery: a dish of potatoes and cauliflower cooked with onions, garlic, and spices....
14. amaretto, n. View full entry 1905
...Usu. in pl. A type of Italian biscuit made with almonds; a macaroon....
15. Amarone, n. View full entry 1964
...A full-bodied dry red wine made from grapes dried after picking in the Valpolicella region of north-eastern Italy, characterized by a pungent, almost bitter taste....
16. amatriciana, n. View full entry 1963
...In Italian cookery: a spicy tomato sauce, typically made with pancetta (or bacon) and basil and served with pasta. More fully amatriciana sauce....
17. amuse-gueule, n. View full entry 1963
...Esp. in French cookery: a small savoury item of food served as an appetizer. Also fig....
18. ancho, n. View full entry 1929
...A dried poblano chilli pepper, used esp. in Mexican and Mexican-style cookery. Also (occas.): a fresh poblano pepper; the plant that bears this fruit. More fully ancho chilli. Cf. ...
19. anis, n. View full entry 1926
...A liqueur or wine flavoured with aniseed. Cf. anisette...
20. appam, n. View full entry 1972
...In South and South-East Asian cookery: a thin pancake made with rice flour (typically fermented with toddy or yeast) and coconut or coconut milk....
