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Almonds
The seed of a small Mediterranean tree related to peaches and apricots, eaten raw, roasted, in baking, and processed into milk, flour, oil, and the famous Sicilian marzipan.
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List of 2-syllable Foods that end with S
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Capers
The pickled flower buds of a Mediterranean caper bush, brining and salting transforming them into briny, lemony bursts that brighten chicken piccata, pasta puttanesca, and bagels with smoked salmon.
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Churros
Spanish deep-fried choux-dough pastry sticks — extruded through a star-shaped nozzle to create ridged cylinders, rolled in cinnamon sugar, and dipped in thick hot chocolate.
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Couscous
Tiny semolina granules steamed to light fluffiness — the staple grain of North Africa, traditionally steamed over a slow-cooked stew in a couscoussier and served with lamb, vegetables, and harissa.
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Haggis
Scotland's national dish — sheep's offal (heart, liver, lungs) minced with oatmeal, onions, and spices, traditionally cooked in a sheep's stomach and served with neeps and tatties.
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Hash Browns
Shredded or grated potato cakes fried until deeply golden and crispy outside, soft inside — an American diner breakfast staple spread worldwide through fast food chains; the name comes from the French hacher (to chop), and the key to success is removing as much moisture as possible from the potato before frying.
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Hummus
A creamy Middle Eastern dip of mashed chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, garlic, and olive oil — eaten with bread, vegetables, or as a base for fuller plates.
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Mince Pies
Small, enclosed pastry tarts filled with mincemeat — a sweet mixture of dried fruit, suet, spices, and brandy or spirits — eaten throughout the Christmas season in Britain; traditionally containing actual minced meat in medieval times, today the filling is entirely fruit-based; served warm or cold, dusted with icing sugar, and considered obligatory at Christmas parties and carol services.
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Nachos
A Tex-Mex snack of tortilla chips topped with melted cheese — invented in 1943 by a Mexican maître d' as a quick meal for US Army wives, now a global sports and cinema staple.
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Pancakes
A flat, round griddle cake of batter — leavened or thin — eaten worldwide for breakfast or as a wrapper for savory and sweet fillings.
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Sardines
Small, oily, schooling Atlantic fish — sustainable, nutrient-dense, and traditionally canned in oil or sauce; named for the Mediterranean island of Sardinia where they were first canned commercially.
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Scallops
A bivalve mollusk eaten almost exclusively as the white adductor muscle that closes its fan-shaped shell — sweet, tender, and one of the few seafoods that benefits from a dramatic sear.
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Tacos
A Mexican staple of soft or crispy tortillas folded around a savory filling — meat, beans, vegetables, or seafood — with salsas and fresh garnishes.
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