schnitzel veal or pork cutlets breaded and deep- fried.
shepherd's pie a ground meat pie covered with mashed potato and gravy.
shrimp scampi large shrimp broiled in a garlic sauce.
spring roll a log-shaped casing of dough filled with minced meats, seafood, or vegetables, deep-fried or steamed.
steak tartare ground beef mixed with raw egg, onions, and seasonings and eaten raw.
sukiyaki a Japanese dish of thinly sliced meat and vegetables with soy sauce and sake.
surf and turf a dish in which seafood and beef are served on the same plate, usually lobster and steak.
sushi a Japanese dish comprised of vinegar-flavored rice, raw fish, cooked egg, and vegetables.
Swiss steak a thick steak pounded with flour and cooked with tomatoes and onions and seasonings.
taco a folded tortilla stuffed with meat, cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, etc.
tamale cornmeal dough stuffed with minced meat and red peppers and steamed or baked in corn husks.
tempura Japanese specialty of batter-dipped and deep-fried fish, shrimp, and vegetables.
terriyaki a Japanese specialty of meat or fish marinated in a seasoned soy sauce.
tortellini small rings or pillows of pasta stuffed with cheese, meat, or vegetables and served in sauce or broth.
liqueurs
abisante a licorice-flavored liqueur used as a substitute for absinthe.
abricots, creme d' a French apricot liqueur.
absinthe a green liqueur having a high alcohol content and a bitter licorice flavor, derived from wormwood and other herbs.
advokaat eggnog liqueur.
almondrado a blend of almond liqueur and tequila.
amande, creme d' liqueur made from almonds.
amaretto an almond-flavored liqueur made from the pits of apricots.
amer picon a French aperitif made from gentian, oranges, and quinine.
anise a licorice-flavored liqueur made from anise seeds. Also called anisette.
apry a liqueur made from apricot pits.
B and B a blend of brandy and Benedictine.
Benedictine a blend of brandy, sugar, and 27 different herbs, including hyssop, mint, and melissa; developed by French Benedictine monks.
cacao, creme de a blend of chocolate and vanilla beans.
cafe benedictine a blend of Benedictine and coffee liqueur.
cafe orange a coffee and orange liqueur.
cassis, creme de liqueur derived from black currants.
cerise, creme de French cherry liqueur.
Chartreuse a spicy, French blend of brandy, plants, and more than 100 herbs.
cheri-suisse a cherry and chocolate liqueur.
cherry marnier French cherry liqueur having a slight almond flavor.
cherry rocher French cherry liqueur.
choclair American chocolate and coconut-flavored liqueur.
chococo a chocolate and coconut liqueur from the Virgin Islands.
cocoribe a coconut and rum liqueur.
coffee liqueur a coffee bean liqueur.
coffee sambuca a blend of coffee liqueur and Sambuca.
Cointreau French liqueur derived from orange peels.
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.