Here are the definitions for the letter "s"

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Scamorze cheese; scamorza; scamorzo

Though today this Italian cheese is usually made from whole cow's milk (sometimes mixed with sheep's or goat's milk), scamorze was originally made only from buffalo milk. it's a Pasta Filata type of cheese that is basically a very firm, slightly salty mozzarella. Scamorze, which contains about 44 percent milk fat, has a creamy white color and a mild, nutty flavor. It's sold in small ovals or gourd shapes and can sometimes be found smoked. Scamorze can be used in much the same way as mozzarella generally as a table cheese or in cooking.

Scampi

Another word for langoustine. This word is used in the US as a description of shrimp broiled with butter, lemon, and garlic.

Scampi

The Italian name for the tail portion of any of several varieties of miniature lobsters. In the U.S., the term refers to large shrimp that are split and brushed in a garlic oil or butter, then broiled. "Scampo" is the singular form.

Scampi

1. The Italian name for the tail portion of any of several varieties of lobsterettes, the most well known being the Dublin Bay PRAWN. Scampo is the singular form of the word.

2. On U.S. restaurant menus, the term is often used to describe large SHRIMP that are split, brushed with garlic oil or butter and broiled.

Schabziger

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Schaum torte; schaumtorten

This classic dessert from Austria consists of baked Meringue layers filled with fruit and topped with whipped cream.

Schlag

A German word (used mainly in Austria) for whipped cream. Mit schlag means with whipped cream, which is how Austrians love to top many foods and beverages including fruit, desserts and coffee.

Schmaltz

A rendered chicken fat (sometimes flavored with onions, apples and seasonings) that is strained and used in many dishes of Middle European Jewish origin much like butter-both in cooking and as a spread for bread.

Schmear

Thought to have come from the Yiddish word shmirn (to smear or grease), the word schmear is used in the culinary world to describe a dab of something like mayonnaise or cream cheese that's spread on a roll, bagel, etc. More recently, cream cheese is combined with flavorings such as onions, garlic and bell peppers to create a spread that's commercially packaged as a schmear.

Schmierwurst

It is soft enough to smear or spread, a German pork sausage with a bright red, fatty and seasoned with coriander and white pepper. Though it's uncooked, mettwurst is cured, smoked and ready to eat. It's usually spread on bread or crackers.

Schnapps

a colorless strong alcoholic beverages made from grains or potatoes. Schnapps have various flavors distilled in, such as peppermint, peach, and apple.

Schnapps; schnaps

Any of several strong, colorless alcoholic beverages made from grains or potatoes and flavored variously. Peppermint schnapps is one of the best known of this genre.

Schnitz un knepp

A Pennsylvania Dutch dish consisting of dried apples that are soaked in water before being cooked in that liquid with ham. At the end of the cooking time, spoonfuls of batter are added to the cooking liquid to make dumplings.

Schnitzel

The German word for curler, usually describing meat that is dipped in egg, breaded and fried. Wiener Schnitzel is a veal cutlet prepared in this manner.

Schokolade

Chocolate