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Meal families

Sheep and Goats

Roasted leg of lamb with thyme

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

Roast baron of lamb with herbs

Baron : rear half of a lamb carcass including the back, rump, belly and both rear legs.

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Poultry

Braised duckling with turnips

Duckling : young duck.
Braise : to cook food slowly, after browning it on all sides, in a small amount of flavored liquid, over low heat and covered.

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Cheeses

Cantal affiné

France. Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes. Cantal.
Pressed and uncooked cheese made from cow's milk.
Ripening : 4 months minimum.

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Desserts

Strawberry and rhubarb 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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Pork

Diots with red wine

Diot : chopped pork sausage flavored with nutmeg and cooked in wine (white or red) with onions.

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Poultry

Braised squab

Braise : to cook food slowly, after browning it on all sides, in a small amount of flavored liquid, over low heat and covered.

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Shellfish and Seafood

Crab claws with mayonnaise

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

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Shellfish and Seafood

Grilled clams

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Desserts

Eton mess

United Kingdom.
Dessert made with strawberries, meringue, and cream.

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Pizza, Quiche, Tart and Pie

Leek pie

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Pizza, Quiche, Tart and Pie

Provençal tomato tart

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Cheeses

Hopelessly Bleu

United States. Texas.
Blue cheese made from pasteurized goat's milk with a natural rind.
Ripening : 2 to 3 months.

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Shellfish and Seafood

Marinated scallops in olive oil and lime

Marinade : soaking foods in a seasoned, often acidic, liquid before cooking.

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Pizza, Quiche, Tart and Pie

Crab tart

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Cheeses

Brie de Montereau

France. Île-de-France. Seine-et-Marne. Fontainebleau.
Soft-ripened cow's milk cheese with a bloomy rind.

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