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Spatchcock means to split open a fowl for grilling. Spatchcock also refers to a fowl prepared in this manner (split open) . Spitchcock is also used to describe a similar way of cooking an eel.

Deutsch: Schmetterlingsschnitt / Español: Pollo abierto / Português: Frango aberto / Français: Poulet en crapaudine / Italiano: Pollo Spatchcock

Spatchcocked in the food context refers to a method of preparing poultry, typically a chicken or turkey, by removing the backbone and flattening the bird. This technique allows the bird to cook more evenly and quickly, particularly when grilling or roasting. By spreading the bird out flat, the heat reaches all parts more uniformly, ensuring crispy skin and moist, tender meat. Spatchcocking is a popular method for achieving faster and more efficient cooking, especially when grilling or roasting whole poultry.

Spatchcocking refers to a cooking technique wherein a poultry shear or a sharp knife is used to split chicken along backbone, leaving breastbone intact. Spatchcocked chicken is generally served with a Vinaigrette sauce

Deutsch: Spätzle / Español: Spaetzle / Português: Spaetzle / Français: Spaetzle / Italiano: Spaetzle

Spätzle/Spaetzle is a traditional type of soft egg noodle or dumpling originating from the regions of Southern Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and Alsace. They are known for their distinctive irregular shape and tender texture, making them a popular side dish in Central European cuisine.

Spätzli /Spaetzli is another name of Spätzle/Spaetzle in Switzerland.

Speck is a German word for bacon

Speculaas refer to Dutch cookies which are are sold in different shapes, but the most traditional shape would be the of a windmill. Speculaas are sold in every supermarket around Netherlands. They have an unusual taste, that comes from a combination of the multiple spices used. Dutch people have made a habit out of dipping the cookie in their coffee. Speculaas is one of the many spiced cookies eaten on St. Nicholas' Eve, December 5 in the Netherlands. Note: Sounds similar to German's Spekulatius which is a specialty during Christmas time in Germany and also made into different shapes.

Speisekammer is the German term for pantry, larder.

Speisekarte is a German word for menu

Speisestärke is the German term for cornstarch, cornflour, thickening agent, corn flour, or starch

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