Germany: Bit by Bit

ausdrücken - to squeeze [ x ] ausfetten - to grease [ x ] ausrollen - to roll out (dough) [ x ]

aufkochen - to boil [ x ] Auflauf - casserole [ x ] Auflauf or Casseroles usually consist of pieces of meat (such as chicken) or fish (such as tuna), various chopped vegetables,  a starchy binder such as flour, potato, or pasta, and often, a crunchy topping. They maybe served as a main course or a side dish, and may be served in the vessel in which they are cooked. The cooking of a casserole is generally done in an oven to bake. Auflaufform - casserole [ x ] A large, deep dish used both in the oven and as a serving vessel. aufschlagen - to beat, to whip [ x ] auftragen - to serve [ x ]

Apfelsaft - apple juice [ x ] Apfelsaftschorle - apple spritzer [ x ] Apfelsaftschorle or apple spritzer is a non-alcoholic drink made by mixing apple juice with sparkling mineral water/carbonated water. It is one of the most popular soft drinks in Germany. Apfelstrudel - apple strudel [ x ] The Apfelstrudel is a type of sweet or savory layered pastry with a filling inside. It consists of of an oblong strudel pastry jacket with an apple filling inside. The filling is of from grated apples, sugar, cinnamon, raisins, and bread crumbs. The apple strudel is sliced and traditionally is served warm, often sprinkled with powdered sugar. Aprikose - apricot [ x ] Aubergine - eggplant [ x ]

Apfel - apple [ x ] Apfelkuchen - apple cake [ x ] Apfelmost - apple cider [ x ]

abtropfen - to drip off [ x ] alkoholfrei - nonalcoholic [ x ] Ananas - pineapple [ x ] anbraten - to brown [ x ] anschwitzen - to sweat

Abendbrot [ x ] According to this article I read from  DAAD , typically Germans do not eat heavy meals in the evening. Most of them prefer to have a slice of bread with butter with one or two cold cuts or cheese. This is what you call an  Abendrot. Abendessen [ x ] Dinner in Germany is always a smaller meal that consists of a variety of breads, meat or sausages, cheese and some kind of vegetables, or sandwiches. abgießen - To Drain [ x ] abkühlen - To cool off, to cool down [ x ] abseihen - To strain, to sieve [ x ]