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Meal families

Cold starters

Crab mayonnaise

Mayonnaise : oil emulsion with egg yolk, mustard and pepper, sometimes with a dash of lemon juice or vinegar.

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Shellfish and Seafood

Clams mariniere with thyme

Mariniere sauce : Reduction of white wine, fish broth (or mussel juice) with shallots (or onions) and butter.

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Desserts

bavarois with fruits

Bavarois : cold moulded dessert made ​​with custard or fruit puree, mixed with whipped fresh cream and gelatine.

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Pork

Pork tenderloin with mustard sauce

Mustard sauce : hollandaise sauce with mustard.

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Ice cream and sorbets

Quince ice cream

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Cooked meats

Duck terrine

Paté made with coarsely chopped ingredients and flavored with herbs, spices... cooked in an earthenware container.
Serve cold or at room temperature.

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Desserts

Red velvet cake

United States.
Chocolate layer cake covered with ermine icing, cream cheese frosting or buttercream frosting.
Traditionally served at Christmas or Valentine's Day.

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Shellfish and Seafood

Mussels pistou

Pistou : Provencal sauce of crushed basil, garlic and olive oil.

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Mushrooms, Vegetables, Pasta and Rice

Macaroni bolognese

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Mushrooms, Vegetables, Pasta and Rice

Bay scallop risotto

Risotto : reduction of a broth cooked with rice and one or more ingredients.

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Poultry

Roasted squab and spring garnish

Spring garnish : carrots, onions, turnips, peas…

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Cheeses

Provolone

Italy. Lombardy.
Semi-soft cow's milk cheese.

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Sheep and Goats

Shoulder of lamb with sweet spices

Sweet spices : cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, turmeric, nutmeg, saffron, vanilla… These are spices that bring a sweet and fragrant flavor.

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Desserts

Pithivier

Gâteau of puff pastry filled with almond cream.

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Beef

Rib steak with bone marrow

Rib steak : rib of beef with bone attached.

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Cheeses

Saint-Jorge Patrão

United States. California.
Soft-ripened pasteurized cow's milk cheese with natural rind.
Ripening : 16 months.

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Main meals

Dauphiné raviole with fresh cream

Dauphiné raviole : filled pasta (cottage cheese and parsley).

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Others

Shrimp rolls

Canada. Quebec.
Hot dog-style bun filled with salad and mayonnaise sauce.

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