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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.

Assado a Portuguese cooking term which means "Roasted"

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Assaggiare is the Italian word which means "to taste", to sample, try and check flavor and taste of food by eating

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Assaisonner is a French term which means to season, to flavor, to dress, all referring to food.

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Assam Tea refers to the tea from Assam, India which ishighly regarded by connoisseurs. Assam tea is a type of tea that has a rich, robust flavor. This tea which grows in low-lying areas of Assam was originally brought from China about the year 1850. Assa, Tea is one of the finest black teas in the world. An invigorating drink, the flavor of which is complimented with milk and sugar.

Assiette is the French for plateF or platter, also in common English use it means a selection of the same ingredient prepared different ways, such as an assiette of pork.

Assiette de charcuterie is the French for "assortment of cured meats"

Assiette Froide de Gibier is the French for "cold cuts of game", referring to sliced assorted cold meats of animals killed in a hunt or meat from wild animals used as food.

Astaco is the Italian term for lobster, Maine lobster, also Astice or Aragosta (spiny Mediterranean rock lobster), usually grilled or sauteed, mosty found off the coast of Sardinia.

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