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Meal families

Shellfish and Seafood

Stuffed spiny lobster

Prefer a pairing based on the stuffing.

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Game birds

Grilled wood pigeon à la goutte de sang with porcini raviole

Cooked à la goutte de sang : quick sear over medium-high heat to brown the surface of the meat while keeping the inside pink.
Ravioles : stuffed pasta, smaller and thinner than traditional ravioli.

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Mushrooms, Vegetables, Pasta and Rice

Macaroni bolognese

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Shellfish and Seafood

Bay scallop 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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Sea fish

Lox

Salmon cut into fillets or a whole piece that has been cold-smoked or cured in brine.

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Desserts

Dark chocolate mousse tart

Tart shell filled with chocolate mousse.
Served cold.

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Offal and tripe

Veal sweetbreads with cream sauce

Cream sauce : béchamel sauce with cream.

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Salads

Autumn salad

Mixed salad with seasonal vegetables : beetroot, mushroom, cabbage, lettuce, walnut, potato, dried fruits…

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Beef

Rib steak with coarse salt and bone marrow

Rib steak : rib of beef with bone attached.

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Cheeses

Fougerus

France. Île-de-France. Seine-et-Marne.
Soft-ripened cow's milk cheese with a bloomy rind decorated with a fern leaf.
Ripening : 3 to 6 weeks.

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Game animals

Jugged hare Saint-Hubert

Sautéed hare flambéed with Cognac, marinated in red wine with button mushrooms.

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Cheeses

Saint-Florentin

France. Bourgogne-Franche-Comté. Yonne.
Soft-ripened cow's milk cheese with a washed rind.

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Pork

Orange pork roast

Orange sauce : orange juice with white wine or a reduced veal or poultry stock.

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Poultry

Bresse chicken with cream sauce

Cream sauce : béchamel sauce with cream.

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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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Pizza, Quiche, Tart and Pie

Zucchini feta tart

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Poultry

Braised duck with turnips

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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