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Meal families

Eggs

La mère Poulard omelette

Soufflé omelette cooked over a wood fire.

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Desserts

Praline

Mixture of caramelized and crushed almonds and hazelnuts.

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Sea fish

Bouillabaisse

Provençal fish stew.
The name of this dish is said to come from Provençal Occitan bolh (boiling) and abaissar (to lower): bouille and abaisse.

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Main meals

Shrimp jambalaya

United States. Louisiana. New Orleans.
Kind of paella with shrimp, rice and spicy.

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Sauces

Melted butter sauce

Melted butter sauce : melted butter with reduced lemon juice and possibly pepper or chili.

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Sea fish

Sea bass with Normandy sauce

Normandy sauce : Bechamel with added fresh cream.

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Sea fish

Salmon with beurre blanc sauce

Beurre blanc sauce : shallot reduction with wine and vinegar blended with whipped butter.

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Desserts

Walnut ricotta

Ricotta : Italian or Maltese cheese made from whey of other cheeses, from sheep or cow milk.

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Sheep and Goats

Pistache Saint-Gaudinoise

France. Occitania. Haute-Garonne.
Mutton stew with white beans, pork, lard and garlic.

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Sheep and Goats

Leg of lamb with provençal herbs

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

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Poultry

Chicken supreme with curry sauce

Poultry supreme : all the white meat from the breast and wings of poultry.
Curry sauce : velouté curry and cream.

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