Glossary of terms

Aji de Gallina is a Peruvian dish of shredded chicken in a creamy spicy sauce made from ají amarillo peppers, bread, milk and cheese.

Ajvar is a traditional Balkan spread made from roasted red peppers and eggplant, seasoned with garlic and olive oil. It originates from Serbia and is popular throughout southeastern Europe as a side for meat, bread, or cheese.

Akawi je polotvrdý slaný sýr z Blízkého východu, zejména z Libanonu a Palestiny. Má hladkou, elastickou strukturu a mírně slanou chuť. Primárně se používá na grilování a smažení, protože si udržuje tvar při vysokých teplotách. Tradičně se podává jako součást snídaně nebo meze a je oblíbenou náplní pro sladký dezert kunafa.

Al dente is an Italian culinary term describing the degree of cooking pasta, rice, or vegetables where they are still slightly firm when bitten but soft inside. It literally means 'to the tooth' and is considered the ideal way to prepare pasta in Italian cuisine.

Albondigas are Spanish meatballs served in a rich tomato sauce. They are made from a mix of ground pork and beef with herbs and garlic.

Allspice is an aromatic spice obtained from the dried unripe berries of the Pimenta dioica tree, native to the Caribbean and Central America. Its flavor resembles a blend of cloves, cinnamon, nutmeg, and pepper, which is how it earned its English name. Allspice is used whole or ground to season marinades, sauces, stews, and roasted meats. In baking, it is added to gingerbread, cakes, and mulled wine.

Almonds are the seeds of the almond tree and are among the most popular and healthiest nuts in the world. They have a subtly sweet, nutty flavor and a crunchy texture. Almonds are consumed raw, roasted, salted, or in the form of almond flour, milk, and butter. In cooking, they are widely used in desserts such as marzipan, almond cakes, cookies, and pralines. Almonds are rich in vitamin E, healthy fats, protein, and fiber. California is the world's largest almond producer.

Amaranth je pseudocereálie pocházející z Jižní a Střední Ameriky, kde byla základní potravinou Aztéků a Inků. Semena amaranthu jsou bezlepková, bohatá na bílkoviny, vlákninu a minerály. Obsahuje také minerály jako železo a vápník, což je činí vhodnými pro osoby s celiakií.

Amaretto is an Italian sweet liqueur with a characteristic almond flavor, made from apricot kernels or almonds. It has an amber color and an alcohol content of around 24-28%. It is used to make cocktails, desserts, and tiramisu. Produced by macerating almonds or apricot kernels in spirits, it has a sweet almond aroma and subtle bitterness.

American pancakes are thick and fluffy flapjacks served for breakfast with maple syrup, butter, and fruit.

American pizza features thicker crust and generous amounts of cheese and toppings compared to the Italian original.

Amuse-bouche is a small single-bite appetizer served complimentary in restaurants as a greeting from the chef. The name comes from French and literally means 'mouth amuser'. It serves to awaken the palate before the main menu and showcases the chef'so style and creativity.