Descriptionary

cordial medoc a French blend of brandy, creme de cacao, cherries, and oranges.

Curasao a liqueur derived from cura^ao orange peels.

Drambuie a blend of scotch, heather, honey, and herbs.

fraises, creme de strawberry liqueur.

framboise French raspberry liqueur.

Galliano a liqueur flavored with anise and vanilla.

glayva a blend of scotch, anise, honey, and herbs.

Grand Marnier French blend of cognac and orange flavor.

Irish Mist blend of Irish whiskey, honey, and orange.

Kahlua a Mexican coffee liqueur flavored with vanilla.

kummel a caraway-flavored liqueur.

mandarine cognac with tangerine flavor.

maraschino cherry and almond liqueur.

menthe, creme de a liqueur flavored with mint leaves and menthol.

Midori a Japanese liqueur having a honeydew melon flavor.

noyaux, creme de almond-flavored liqueur made from the pits of apricots, cherries, peaches, and plums.

ouzo Greek anise-flavored liqueur.

parfait d'amour a liqueur flavored with several ingredients, including lemon, coriander, anisette, vanilla, orange, and flowers.

pasha a Turkish coffee liqueur.

peppermint schnapps liqueur flavored with mint.

Pernod licorice-flavored liqueur.

prunella a plum-flavored liqueur.

rock and rye a blend of rye, rock candy syrup, and fruit juice.

roiano an Italian liqueur flavored with anise and vanilla.

ron coco

liqueur flavored with coconut and rum.

rose, creme de liqueur made from vanilla and spices.

Sabra an Israeli liqueur flavored with chocolate and orange.

Sambuca an Italian, licorice-flavored liqueur.

sciarada Italian liqueur flavored with lemon and orange.

sloe gin liqueur made from sloe plums.

Southern Comfort New Orleans peach-flavored whiskey.

Tia Maria Jamaican liqueur made from coffee beans and spices.

tuaca Italian brandy with citrus and milk.

Van der mint chocolate mint.

Wild Turkey bourbon flavored with spices.

Yukon Jack Canadian whiskey flavored with citrus and herbs.

salads

Caesar salad greens, anchovies, croutons, grated cheese, and a dressing made from olive oil, lemon juice, and garlic.

caponata eggplant, tomatoes, zucchini, celery, pine nuts, and raisins, seasoned with olive oil and vinegar.

four-bean salad kidney beans, great northern beans, chickpeas, green beans, red wine vinegar, balsamic vinegar, and olive oil. A variation of three-bean salad.

Greek salad lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, olives, and onions, sprinkled with feta cheese.

Mandalay salad spinach, sesame seeds, rice wine, vinegar, and sesame oil.

Mediterranean salad plum tomatoes, red onions, green beans, red potatoes, green olives, mixed greens, olive oil, vinegar, and lemon juice.

potato salad potatoes, hard-boiled eggs, celery, onions, peppers, and mayonnaise, with many varia­tions.

Russian salad potatoes, carrots, peas, red pepper, parsley, mayonnaise, and vinegar.

salade nifoise a variable salad, often made of tuna, anchovies, potato, hard-boiled eggs, tomatoes, olives, and green beans in a vinaigrette dressing.

tabbouleh a Middle Eastern salad made from bul- gur wheat, olive oil, lemon juice, and chopped toma­toes, scallions, parsley, and mint leaves. Also spelled tabouli.

three-bean salad see four-bean salad.

Waldorf salad

a salad made from apples, diced celery, walnuts, lemon juice, mayonnaise, and sour cream.

sauces and marinades

alfredo a pasta sauce made of cream, butter, parme­san cheese, and sometimes garlic.

allemande a marinade made from onions, peppers, vinegar, and seasonings, used on fish and chicken.

bearnaise a creamy sauce made with egg yolks, but­ter, shallots, wine, vinegar, and spices, used on meat and fish.

bechamel a white sauce made with cream and thick­ened with a roux, used to enrich other sauces.

Bercy a white sauce made from creamed butter, fish stock, white wine, shallots, and parsley.

bordelaise a brown sauce made with meat stock, onions, red wine, flour, and seasonings, used on meat.

brown sauce any sauce made from meat stock and flour browned in butter or fat.

carbonara a pasta sauce made from eggs, parmesan cheese, and cured pork belly.

charmoula a Middle Eastern sauce made from stewed onions, honey, and vinegar and seasoned with a mixture of cinnamon, cloves, pepper, cumin, and paprika, used on meat and fish.

chasseur sauce a sauce made from mushrooms, white wine, and butter.

chutney an East Indian relish made from various fruits, sugar, spices, and vinegar or lemon juice.

cornstarch a starch made from corn, used to thicken sauces. Also known as corn flour.