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AGAR AGAR: an Oriental seaweed used by commercial processors as a gelatin substitute in soups, sauces, jellies and ice cream.
AIGUILLETTE: a thin strip of pastry, cut lengthwise from the breast; also a strip meat cut lenghtwise with the grain.
ALL SPICE: a spiced made from the berries of the Jamaica pepper tree, dried and ground. Taste like a combination of clove, nutmeg and cinnamon (hence the name)
ANGELHAIR: the thinnest form of Italian Pasta: also known as " Capelli d’ Angeli".
ANTIPASTO: literally "before the Pasta"; Antipasto, like Hors d’oeuvres, exist in great variety.
ARROWROOT: a powdered flour from the root of a tropical plan, used as a flour or thickener.
ARUGULA: a biter sweet, aromatic salad green with a peppery mustard fovour.
ASPIC: a savory jelly, usually clear, made of a clarified meat, fish or vegetable stock and gelatin.
AUBERGINE: eggplant.
