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Asino is the Italian word for "donkey" which is rarely cooked nowadays, if it is available, then it is used for cooking stews

Askolymbri refers to the crunchy roots of the common golden thistle (Scolymus hispanicus, or Spanish oyster thistle). In Crete, Greece, Askolymbri leaves and roots is steamed and made into a salad. It can also be braised with meat. Picked Askolymbri is also sometimes available and can be served as a side dish or meze with Raki, the local strong, alcoholic beverage of Crete.

Askolymbri is one of the rare specialty/delicacy of Crete.

Askolymbriis also known as Askolimbous or Skolimbi.

Asopao refers to Puerto Rico's dish which is a gumbo-like stew.

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Asparagi is the Italian word for asparagus, usually served boiled and cold with mayonnaise, or served cut up in pasta or risotto.

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Asparago is the Italian word for asparagus

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Deutsch: Spargel / Español: Espárragos / Português: Aspargos / Français: Asperges / Italiano: Asparagi

Asparagus is a perennial flowering plant species whose young shoots are used as a spring vegetable. It is known for its slender spears, which are harvested when they are young and tender before the buds start to open and become woody.

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Asperges (Asparagus officinalis) is a French word for asparagus.

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Asperges a l' italienne French term which means "asparagus in the style of Italy".

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Asperula is the Italian and Spanish term for woodruff or sweet woodruff, an aromatic and strongly scented plant.

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Aspic de Crevettes means "Shrimps in aspic", a French dish which is generally served as an appetizer. Aspic is a clear and savory jelly which glazed and molded the shrimps to make this delicious appetizer.