Category: D
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Drambuie
A transparent, light-brown liqueur possessing a relatively sweet flavor, derived from a combination of Scotch whiskey, honey, and herbs. This alcoholic beverage is a type of Scottish liqueur that features a golden hue and is concocted from a blend of whisky and heather honey.
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Drachona
A confection resembling a cake, created by combining flour, milk, butter, eggs, and sugar into a batter-like substance, then baked until it forms a soft, fluffy texture.
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Dover beater
An exclusive mechanism devised for vigorously mixing eggs or whipping cream. The expedited, cyclical motion, conducted manually through the manipulation of a lateral handle, results in the turning of a wheel. This, in turn, drives two sets of blades that interlock and operate together to efficiently and rapidly incorporate air into the ingredients being whipped.…
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Dovars tea
A black tea from India used for blends because of its soft, mellow flavor when brewed.
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Doughboy
A substance created from bread dough that has been flattened into a thin sheet, cut into the shape of a square or a diamond, and immersed in a deep reservoir of heated oil or fat until it becomes crispy and golden brown.
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Double boiler
A cooking apparatus that consists of two pots, one nestled within the other. The upper pot, containing the food to be cooked, is designed to fit snugly and slightly inside the lower pot, which is filled with water. As the water is heated or steamed, it generates sufficient heat to cook the food inside the…
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Dore
To provide a shiny and golden appearance to a pie crust, it is brushed with a beaten egg or egg yolk glaze. This mixture is delicately spread on the surface of the crust, enhancing its visual appeal and overall presentation.
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Dopiaza curry
A type of curry that comprises an equal proportion of fried onions and ground onions, cooked with an abundance of butter and relatively less water than other curries. This delectable dish is often referred to as doh-piyaza or doh-piaza.
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Domino sugar
A type of sugar that possesses a slightly rough texture and has been compressed into the form of rectangular or domino-shaped blocks.
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Dolmas
Grapevine leaves that are carefully folded and filled with a mixture consisting of rice, finely chopped onions, pine nuts, mint, and other similar ingredients. The stuffed leaves are then slowly cooked in layers within a large pot and served cold with a tangy lemon dressing as an appetizer. This dish is commonly referred to as…