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Glossary - Food

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Using Arrowroot
Arrowroot is used as a thickening agent for gravies and sauces. Will give a nice gloss to the food you add it to.
Posted on: 10/08/2008 | 0 Feedback(s)
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Using Asafoetida
Asafoetida is native to Iran. The spice is made from the dried resin like gum that comes from within the stem. When made into a ghee the smell and flavor will resemble sauteed onion or garlic.
Posted on: 09/22/2008 | 1 Feedback(s)
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Using Aji Amarillo
Aji Amarillo is a yellow chile pepper common in Peruvian dishes. Sometimes you can find this variety of chile green or orange as well depending on the maturity of the fruit. It has mild to medium heat.
Posted on: 04/08/2008 | 0 Feedback(s)
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Using Baharat
Baharat is a spice blend is used in many Middle Eastern cuisines. Depending on the country in which this spice mix is prepared there may be variations of the spices included.
Posted on: 04/07/2008 | 0 Feedback(s)
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Using Almond Extract
Almond extract is made from bitter almond oil and ethyl alcohol, it is strong and sweet used in many baked goods.
Posted on: 04/02/2008 | 0 Feedback(s)
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Using Anaheim Chile Peppers (New Mexican Chiles)
Anaheim peppers also known as New Mexican chiles, can range in heat level depending on where they are cultivated, maturity level, and how they are prepared. These chiles range in color from light green to red. These peppers are commonly used in decorative chile hangings called ristras.
Posted on: 03/31/2008 | 1 Feedback(s)
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Using Aleppo Pepper
Aleppo Pepper is named after where it comes from Aleppo, Syria, which is one of the oldest cities in history. This pepper is somewhat fruity and cumin like in flavor with moderate spice level.
Posted on: 03/31/2008 | 0 Feedback(s)
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Using Apples
As the old saying says "an apple a day keeps the doctor away!" Apples are helpful in controlling blood sugar levels due to the pectin content, and may help with cancer prevention.
Posted on: 03/26/2008 | 0 Feedback(s)
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Using Akee (Ackee)
A tropical fruit, shaped like a pear, that is served throughout the Caribbean. The fruit has a bright red flesh that surrounds white creamy inner meat containing 3 large black seeds. Akee is the national fruit of Jamaica and is traditionally served with salt fish in countries like Jamaica. It was introduced to Jamaica in the 18th century from Africa. This fruit is also known as achee and ackee.
Posted on: 03/24/2008 | 0 Feedback(s)
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Using Ancho Pepper (Dried Polano Pepper)
The flavor of ancho peppers are some what sweet and raisin like, Mildly spicy. These are the sweetest of the dried chilies.
Posted on: 03/21/2008 | 0 Feedback(s)
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