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Meal families

Shellfish and Seafood

Lobster fricassee

Fricassée : stews of shellfish, vegetables, fish, pork or poultry in a white sauce.

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Beef

Braised beef

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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Desserts

Florentins

Very thin, crispy biscuit made with a thin layer of chocolate topped with a mixture of almonds, fresh cream, candied orange peel, and honey.

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Desserts

Thin apple tart

Thin tart : on puff pastry.

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Shellfish and Seafood

Langoustine tartare with oysters

Tartare : raw ingredient cut into cubes, brunoise, or coarsely chopped, with a strong seasoning.

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Shellfish and Seafood

Sautéed shrimp

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Pizza, Quiche, Tart and Pie

Two peppers pizza

Pizza with yellow and red bell peppers and mozzarella.

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Mushrooms, Vegetables, Pasta and Rice

Tagliatelle with smoked salmon

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Cheeses

Chällerhocker

Switzerland. Saint-Gall.
Pressed and cooked cheese made from cow's milk with a washed rind
Ripening : 8 to 12 months.

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Main meals

Lamb tajine with prunes

Tajine : stew of vegetables, fish or meat.

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Sea fish

Roasted turbot with curry sauce

Curry sauce : velouté curry and cream.

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Cold starters

Meze

Eastern Mediterranean.
Small dishes (ten to one hundred, with eggplant caviar, dolmas, vegetable salads, tabbouleh, etc.) served on small plates (like antipasti) for a party or family meal to accompany alcoholic beverages.

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