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abgeschmälzt Maultaschen refers to a German dish made of Maultaschen cooked with chopped onion fried in butter. abgeschmälzt Maultaschen is another specialty of the region of Bavaria, paticularly Swabia.
Maultaschen refers to a kind of ravioli which is usually served in clear broth, however, in abgeschmälzt Maultaschen, the Maultaschen is pan-fried with chopped onions in butter and not served with the usual broth.
Arm of the Gypsy refers to a Spanish dessert which is very common in Pulpi, Almeria. Arm of the Gypsy is a rolled-up sponge cake that is filled with almond cream or some type of jelly and then sprinkled with honey or sugar for a glaze. The Arm of the Gypsy cake is sliced up before serving and can be served with fresh fruit or whipped cream.
Artos is the general name for Greek celebration breads (loaves). Artos is available in many varieties which differ in size, shape, color and taste depending on which and what festivity is being celebrated. Each Artos is unique as it is made involving family traditions and all with a history. It is a practice that most homebakers bring their Artos breads to a priest for blessing before donating the breads to the less fortunate.
Artos is pronounced "ahr-tahs