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* | A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z | * Can't find it? Suggest a glossary entry. Term Definition a la mode A French term meaning "in the mode of", describing how a dish is prepared. Americanized to mean ice cream with your pie. acini de pepe Italian for "peppercorns", these are tiny peppercorn-shaped pasta. Albumen Egg whites. alfredo A rich sauce of butter, cream, grated parmesean cheese and black pepper most commonly served over fettuccine. Ancho chile Dried poblano chile. Deep reddish brown color, 3 to 4 inches long. Considered the sweetest of dried chiles. Angelica A sweet herb grown in Europe. Member of the parsley family, with pale green stalks. Arroz Spanish word for rice. Arroz con pollo, for example, is a dish made with rice and chicken. Arugula A bitter and aromatic salad green. Good source of iron and vitamins A and C. au lait A French term meaning "with milk." Aurore sauce A pink sauce made by combining bechamel (white) sauce with tomato puree. Next page... Search cookbook recipe content: Definitions per page: 10 | 20 | 30

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