angelica
[ an-JEHL-ih-kah ]
This sweet "herb of the angels" is a member of the parsley family. Grown extensively in Europe, its pale green, celery-like stalks are most often candied and used as decorations for cakes and other desserts. Angelica is also used to flavor
LIQUEURS and sweet wines.angels on horseback An
HORS D'OEUVRE of bacon-wrapped, shucked oysters that are broiled, baked or grilled and served on buttered toast points. See also
DEVILS ON HORSEBACK.
© Copyright Barron's Educational Services, Inc. 1995 based on THE FOOD LOVER'S
COMPANION, 2nd edition, by Sharon Tyler Herbst.
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