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Meal families

Desserts

Croquant

Croquant : almond biscuit.

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Freshwater fish

Pike quenelles with Champagne sauce

Champagne sauce : Champagne with thick crème fraîche, fish stock (or veal or poultry stock), shallots, parsley, salt and pepper.

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Sea fish

Provençal-style tuna

Provençal style : accompanied by sautéed tomatoes with parsley, garlic-infused olive oil, and bread.

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Sheep and Goats

Roasted leg of lamb with garlic

Leg of lamb : cut of meat consisting of the saddle and the leg
One thigh is called Chump.

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Sheep and Goats

Provençal roasted shoulder of lamb

Provençal style : accompanied by sautéed tomatoes with parsley, garlic-infused olive oil, and bread.

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Sauces

Red butter sauce

Red butter sauce : shallots and red wine with butter.

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Desserts

Black forest cake

Germany.
Traditional German cake (Schwarzwälder Kirschtorte) made of several layers of cocoa sponge cake, flavored with kirsch, filled with cherries in syrup and whipped cream, all covered with whipped cream and chocolate shavings.

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Desserts

Coffee bavarian cream

Bavarian cream : custard with whipped cream and gelatin flavored with alcohol.

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Mushrooms, Vegetables, Pasta and Rice

Sautéed green asparagus in olive oil

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Sheep and Goats

Roasted rack of lamb with garlic cream

Garlic cream : sauce made with cream and cooked garlic.

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Mushrooms, Vegetables, Pasta and Rice

Penne rigate with arrabiata sauce

Arrabiata sauce : simmered tomato sauce with garlic, chili pepper, fresh parsley or basil, and sprinkled with grated Pecorino Romano.

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Pork

Pork roast with duchess potatoes

Duchess potatoes : purée of mashed potato and egg yolk baked until golden.

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