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Meal families

Cold starters

Langoustines with mayonnaise

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

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Desserts

Napoléon praline cake

Cake of Russian origin. Variety of praline mille-feuille.

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Shellfish and Seafood

Clams with mariniere sauce

Mariniere sauce : Reduction of white wine, fish broth (or mussel juice) with shallots (or onions) and butter.

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Pork

Boudin blanc

Boudin blanc : white sausage made of white meat with milk instead of blood.

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Shellfish and Seafood

Braised scallops

Braise : to simmer and stew in a little flavored liquid, food that has been seared on all sides beforehand.

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Offal and tripe

Abignades

Goose tripe and blood cooked.
Served on fried breath with goose fat.

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Poultry

Chicken with Comté sauce

Comté sauce : grated Comté with white wine, fresh cream and shallots.

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Sheep and Goats

Roasted leg of lamb with porcini

Leg of lamb : piece of meat formed the saddle over the thigh.
One thigh is called Chump.

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Game animals

Bordeaux style wild boar fillet

Bordelaise sauce : reduction of dry red wine with bone marrow, shallots, tarragon or thyme with butter and flour.

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Poultry

Chicken Tikka Masala

Marinated chicken in spices and yogurt and baked.

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Shellfish and Seafood

Crab aumoniere

Crab meat cooked in filo pastry.

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Cheeses

Medium-old Mimolette

France. Nord Pas de Calais. Semi-hard cow's milk cheese annatto colored.
Ripening : 6 to 12 months.

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Eggs

Toupinel egg

Poached egg served in a baked potato and topped with Mornay sauce.

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