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Meal families

Desserts

Blueberry crumble

Crumble : a baked dish consisting of a layer of fruits, vegetables, meat, etc., topped with a crumbly mixture of butter, flour, and sugar, baked until the topping is crisp.

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Cheeses

Mascaré de Banon

France. Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur. Alpes-de-Haute-Provence.
Soft-ripened cheese made from a blend of whole raw sheep's and goat's milk rectangular cheese curdled with a natural rind.

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Main meals

Chicken tajine with curry

Tajine : stew of vegetables, fish or meat.

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Desserts

Chocolate and orange trifle

Trifle : dessert made with fruit and sponge cake soaked in fruit juice (or alcohol), sometimes layered with jam, custard, and whipped cream.

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Desserts

Chocolate croquembouche

Chocolate-covered profiteroles with pastry cream or vanilla ice cream.

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Pizza, Quiche, Tart and Pie

Crab tart

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Sheep and Goats

Roast Pauillac lamb

Lamb under 11 weeks and between 11 and 15 kilos.

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Cooked meats

Sabodet

Cooking sausage made from pork head, tongue, and fat.
Serve hot with potatoes, cabbage, beans, or lentils.
Serve cold, after cooking, with a salad.

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Cooked meats

Rabbit pâté

Served cold or at room temperature.

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Desserts

Blueberry pierogi

Poland.
Pierogi : stuffed dumpling cooked in boiling water.
Stuffed with sour cream, sugar, and blueberry.
Served hot or cold.

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Main meals

Sashimi

Thin slices of raw fish or shellfish.

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Sea fish

Monkfish stew with red butter sauce

Red butter sauce : shallots and red wine with butter.

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Sea fish

Grilled darne of salmon

Darne : cross-section of one inch in thickness, including the backbone.

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