Pabellón criollo is the quintessential Venezuelan meal. The shredded beef, rice and beans in the dish give a balance of flavors and colors that make a Venezuelan’s heart sing.
Recipe
Pabellón Criollo
Arroz con Gandules
(Puerto Rican rice and pigeon peas)
If you're going to cook Puerto Rican, you better know how to make arroz con gandules. No get together is complete without this hearty side dish of rice and pigeon peas.
Arroz a la Mexicana
(Mexican rice with tomatoes)
Also known as Spanish rice, arroz a la mexicana is one of the most popular ways to prepare rice in Mexico and the American Southwest. The tomatoes give it a rich, ruddy hue and a deep, rounded flavor.
Arepas
(Colombian and Venezuelan corncakes)
Arepas are little corncakes that were originally made by the indigenous inhabitants of Venezuela and Colombia. These days they are sold in Venezuelan restaurants called areperías.
Aquavit
(Swedish herb-infused vodka)
Aquavit, or akvavit, is a Scandinavian spirit that is popular at large celebrations like weddings, Christmas and mid-summer festivals, where it is served ice cold in small shot glasses.
Apple Pie
(American apple tart)
This sweet treat came to be so identified with the the United States that the phrase "as American as apple pie" eventually entered into the lexicon.
Apple Fritters
(Jewish batter-fried apple rings)
Apples are a popular treat at Hanukkah, whether served as an applesauce topping for latkes or fried in a tasty batter for apple fritters.
Apple Cake
(American tender cake with apples)
Apple cake is popular throughout the United States, especially during the fall when the new apple harvest is coming in. This simple, moist, rich cake really hits the spot.
Apfelstrudel
(Austrian apple strudel pastry)
Hot apple strudel is one the most famous and delicious desserts to come out the kitchens of the Austro-Hungarian Empire.
Apfelmus
(German applesauce)
Apfelmus is your basic applesauce and is a typical German accompaniment to roast meats like Schweinebraten. Jews of East European origin call it epl tsimes and serve it with latkes or to top blintzes.