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  • Swede

    This is a yellow-hued turnip that was first cultivated in Sweden, but now the term is often used to refer to any variety of turnip. It is also commonly known as rutabaga or Swedish turnip.  

  • Swats

    This denotes the liquid that has been infused with sids during the making of sowens.  

  • Suwannee chicken

    This pertains to a terrapin that is sourced from the briny coastal waters or crystal-clear streams of the Southern regions.  

  • Sussex pudding

    This refers to a boiled pudding prepared from a blend of suet and flour. The cooked pudding is sliced and laid out in the same roasting pan as the meat, allowing it to soak up the flavorful drippings and attain a golden brown hue. While it can be served as a standalone course like Yorkshire…

  • Sussex heavy

    This is a diminutive pastry treat that is fashioned from lard, currants or raisins, and milk with a tang of lemon.  

  • Surinam cherry

    This describes a tender, petite, aromatic, and succulent fruit that originated from Brazil but is now grown in the United States. It features a ridged crimson skin and a slightly tart pulp. This fruit can be enjoyed freshly picked or conserved, such as in the form of jelly.  

  • Supreme sauce

    This is a delectable sauce that is concocted from poultry stock, velouté, mushroom essence, and cream. It is renowned for its exquisite delicacy and immaculate ivory hue. A luscious white sauce crafted in a manner reminiscent of Velouté sauce finds its foundation in a diligently reduced chicken stock. As the sauce nears completion, a touch…

  • Supreme

    Initially, this designated the succulent flesh from the chest of a domestic fowl. However, nowadays, it may also refer to a prime section of meat from a different animal.  

  • Supper

    This is a dainty repast that is usually consumed in the evening hours.  

  • Sunomono

    This pertains to a range of preserved provisions that can be made from vegetables, meat, or fish, typically pickled and flavored with a variety of seasonings.  

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