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3-2-1 Dough A pie dough made of 3 parts flour, two parts fat, and one part water by weight.

Abaisser (ah bess say) To roll a dough to the desired thickness with the aid of a rolling pin.

Abalone A large, single-shelled mollusk.

Abats (ah bah) Offal; internal organs of butchered animals. Also called variety meats.

Aboyeur (ah bwah yer) Kitchen worker who accepts and transmits orders from waiters, calls for orders to be finished, inspects finished dishes, and passes them to the dining room staff.

Accompaniment Salad A salad served as a side dish—that is, at the same time as a main course.