Epicurious - Dictionary: Reputed to be an aphrodisiac, absinthe is a potent, bitter LIQUEUR distilled from WORMWOOD and flavored with a variety of herbs. It has a distinct ANISE flavor and is 68 percent alcohol (136 PROOF). Absinthe is usually dilu

Adzuki Beans (Vigna Angularis) are a small, oval bean that is reddish-brown in color with a thin white line down the side. The bean is about 1/4 long with a nutty, sweet flavor and firm texture. This is a bush bean rather than a vine bean. The Adzuki

Food Term: Ahole or aholehole: a perch-like fish, 6-10 inches long; silvery gray on top, whitish below; found near shore living in lava or coral caves (lua); 'ono; eaten raw, dried, salted, or broiled on hot coals.

Epicurious - Dictionary, Amaretto - [am-ah-REHT-toh] A LIQUEUR with the flavor of almonds, though it's often made with the kernels of apricot pits. The original liqueur, Amaretto di Saronno , hails from Saronno, Italy. Many American distilleries now

Epicurious - Dictionary:ancho chile This broad, dried CHILE is 3 to 4 inches long and a deep reddish brown; it ranges in flavor from mild to pungent. The rich, slightly fruit-flavored ancho is the sweetest of the dried chiles. In its fresh, green sta

Food Dictionary: andouille sausage. [an-DOO-ee, ahn-DWEE]
A spicy, heavily smoked sausage made from pork CHITTERLINGS and TRIPE. French in origin, andouille is a specialty of CAJUN COOKING. It's the traditional sausage used in specialties like

Appaloosa (Phaseolus Vulgaris) beans are related to the Kidney Bean. A hybrid of the Pinto Bean. The Appaloosa bean is an elegant, elongated bean. The front portion of the bean is ivory colored; the posterior end is a speckled purple and mocha. This

Epicurious - Food Dictionary - Beignet [ben-YAY] A traditional New Orleans yeast pastry that is deep-fried and served hot with a generous dusting of confectioners' sugar. The name comes from the French word for "fritter." Savory beignets, such as he

Epicurious Dictionary - Betty, Dating back to colonial America, betties are baked puddings made of layers of sugared and spiced fruit and buttered bread crumbs. Though many fruits can be used, the most popular is Apple Brown Betty, made with sliced a

Black Turtle Beans (Phaseolus Vulgaris) are related to the Kidney Bean. Black Turtle Beans are also known as Black Beans. Turtle Beans are small, kidney shaped with a slight rectangular look. These beans are black, shiny and have a slight mushroom fl