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Meal families

Pork

Cold pork roast with mayonnaise

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

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Veal

Veal shank slice with cider

Leg slice : thick, round slice cut crosswise from the shank.

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Shellfish and Seafood

Stuffed mussels

Prefer a pairing based on the stuffing.

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Main meals

Mont d’or raclette

Raclette : melted cheese served with cold cuts, potatoes and vegetables.

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Cheeses

Pont-l’Evêque

France. Normandy.
Soft-ripened cheese made from cow's milk with a white to orange washed rind and square shape.

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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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Sea fish

Salmon and sea bass ceviche

Ceviche : cold dish made with shellfish or fish marinated in citrus juice (usually lime) with seasonings (garlic, cilantro, cumin, white onion, chili pepper, pepper, salt, etc).

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Shellfish and Seafood

Langoustines with curry sauce

Curry sauce : velouté curry and cream.

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Poultry

Goose foie gras au torchon

Goose foie gras rolled and cooked in a cloth.
Served cold.

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Pizza, Quiche, Tart and Pie

Acadian tourtière

Canada. Quebec.
A pie made with at least 50% cubed pork meat, flavored with cinnamon and cloves.
The meat can be accompanied by other meats (beef, turkey, game…), celery, bacon, onion, potatoes…

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Poultry

Fattened chicken in salt crust

Salt crust : a cooking method in which food (vegetables, fish, or meat) is entirely covered with coarse salt to ensure even cooking.

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