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Sheep and Goats
Leg of lamb confit with spices
Leg of lamb : cut of meat consisting of the saddle and the leg
One thigh is called Chump.
One thigh is called Chump. Braise : to cook food slowly, after browning it on all sides, in a small amount of flavored liquid, over low heat and covered.
Sea fish
Sautéed darne of salmon
Darne : cross-section of one inch in thickness, including the backbone.
> view pairingsShellfish and Seafood
Langoustines with black truffle juice
Truffle juice : juice obtained during the sterilization of the truffle.
Served cold.
Poultry
Duck breast with sweet spices
Sweet spices : star anise, cinnamon, cardamom, clove, turmeric, nutmeg, saffron, vanilla… These are spices that bring a sweet and fragrant flavor, a warm or aromatic complexity, sometimes slightly spicy, but never harsh, burning, or strong.
> view pairingsPizza, Quiche, Tart and Pie
Pissaladiere
Bread dough topped with onions (caramelized or puréed), olives, garlic and anchovies.
> view pairingsCold starters
Confit tomatoes
French cooking technique where tomatoes are slow-cooked at low temperature in olive oil with herbs (often garlic, thyme, and sometimes sugar) to concentrate the flavors.
Used as a garnish in Mediterranean cuisine.
Game animals
Haunch of venison with poivrade sauce
Haunch : leg.
Poivrade sauce : mirepoix (carrot, onion, celery) with butter, bacon bits, aromatics (bay leaf, thyme), white wine, vinegar, with a veal or game stock and black peppercorns.
Main meals
Lorraine style potée
Soup with slices of toasted bread and vegetables topped with cured meats.
> view pairingsCheeses
Maroilles
France. Hauts-de-France. Aisne. Nord. Avesnois.
Soft-ripened cow's milk cheese with a washed rind.
Ripening : 35 days minimum.
Cold starters
Cold lobster bavarois
Cold starter with coral and lobster coulis in jelly.
> view pairingsMushrooms, Vegetables, Pasta and Rice
Pasta carbonara
Carbonara : pasta dish with eggs, cheese (pecorino romano or parmigiano reggiano), bacon (guanciale or pancetta), black pepper and sometimes cream.
> view pairingsShellfish and Seafood
Langoustines a la nage
Nage : cooked in a delicate broth flavored with butter, white wine, vegetables, and aromatic herbs.
> view pairingsBeef
Chili con carne
Beef and chili (spice mix) with various vegetables (red beans, onion, tomato…) and aromatics (garlic, cumin…).
> view pairingsVeal
Veal medallion with chanterelle
Medallion : piece of meat (3 to 4 cm thick) sliced from the tenderloin, prepared in the style of a tournedos.
> view pairingsCooked meats
Caillette with herbs
France. Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes. Ardèche.
Type of pâté made with pork meat, Swiss chard, spinach or salad greens, chopped herbs and wrapped in pig's caul fat. It may also contain garlic, alcohol, spices, egg, chestnuts, nuts…
Served hot or cold.


