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Atis is a Filipino word for sweetsop

Au naturel is a French term which means plainly cooked, or served raw.

a la Clamart refers to French dishes which are garnished with peas
a la moëlle is referring to dishes cooked and thickened with bone marrow

alla casalinga is the Italian term literally means "in the style of the housewife", referring to home made, simple, or plain dishes

alla casalinga is pronounced "ahl-lah-kah-sah-leen-gah"

Amaretti refer to small, crisp, airy, meringue-like Italian almond cookies or biscuits similar to a macaroon with an intense sweet almond flavor.