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1. abroad, adv., prep., and n. View full entry c1300
...Over a broad or wide area; widely, broadly; †so as to be fully open or outspread (obs.). In later use more commonly with reference to non-physical things, as news, information,...
2. à la brochette, adv. and adj. View full entry 1821
...On a skewer; by the method of cooking on a skewer....
3. à la Française, adj. and adv. View full entry 1589
...Designating various things that are French in style, manner, or origin. Freq. in the names of dishes or with reference to cooking or fashion....
4. à la mode, adv., adj., n., and prep. View full entry 1637
...In accordance with the fashion; in a modish manner; fashionably....
5. à la Russe, adj. and adv. View full entry 1775
...As postmodifier. Designating any of various things that are Russian in style, manner, or origin....
6. 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....
7. au jus, adj., adv., and n. View full entry 1865
...As postmodifier: designating a dish, usually meat, prepared or served in a gravy containing its own juices. Cf. jus...
8. au naturel, adv. View full entry 1817
...In the natural state; cooked plainly; uncooked; undressed....
9. back, adv. View full entry c1300
...lit. In the direction of one's back, or the back of any object in question; toward the rear; away from a forward position. Often with the vb. (go, ...
10. ˈbakerly, adj. and adv. View full entry 1593
...Baker-like; after the manner of a baker....
11. bein, adj. and adv. View full entry a1200
...Pleasant, genial, kindly; ‘nice.’ (Latin amœnus, almus, benignus.) Obs....
12. best, adj. and adv. View full entry c888
...Of the highest excellence, excelling all others in quality....
13. † ˈchargeantly, adv. View full entry c1425
...Cookery. ? Thickly....
14. clear, adj., adv., and n. View full entry 1297
...orig. Expressing the vividness or intensity of light: Brightly shining, bright, brilliant....
15. cool, adj., adv., and int. View full entry eOE
...Of or at a relatively low temperature; moderately cold, esp. agreeably or refreshingly so (in contrast with heat or cold)....
16. ˈculinarily, adv. View full entry 1837
...In a culinary respect; with regard to cookery....
17. dandy, n.1, adj., and adv. View full entry c1780
...One who studies above everything to dress elegantly and fashionably; a beau, fop, ‘exquisite’....
18. dry, adj. and adv. View full entry c888
...Destitute of or free from moisture; not wet or moist; arid; of the eyes, free from tears....
19. Dutch, adj., n., and adv. View full entry c1380
...Of or relating to the people of Germany; German. Obs. exc. as a historical archaism, and in some parts of U.S.: see B. 1 and Dutchman...
20. en croûte, adj. and adv. View full entry 1913
...As postmodifier. Designating dishes in which the principal ingredient (usually meat) is served baked in a pastry crust. Cf. pâté en croûte...
