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Meal families

Desserts

Bugnes lyonnaises

France. Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes. Rhône. Lyon.
Regional donut variety.

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Mushrooms, Vegetables, Pasta and Rice

Creamy potato

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Cheeses

Tomme au marc

France. Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes. Savoie. Beaufortain, Bauges and Tarentaise.
Pressed and uncooked cheese made from cow's milk covered with a thick layer of grape pomace.

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Cold starters

Tomatoes with tomato

Tomatoes stuffed with a tomato tartare.

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Desserts

Coffee charlotte

Charlotte : dessert made with cookies, sponge cake, or bread surrounding a heart filled with compote, jam, cream, jelly or fruit puree.

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Sea fish

Sea bream with beurre blanc sauce

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

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Main meals

Truffade

Type of pancake made from thinly sliced potatoes cooked in goose fat, mixed with fine strips of fresh tomme cheese until it forms a thick, sticky paste. Sometimes garnished with fresh parsley.

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Sheep and Goats

Lamb navarin with spices

Navarin : stew.

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Main meals

Chicken tajine with prunes

Tajine : stew of vegetables, fish or meat.

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Sea fish

Salmon and tuna 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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Mushrooms, Vegetables, Pasta and Rice

Stuffed peppers

Prefer a pairing based on the stuffing.

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Cheeses

Pecorino Toscano

Italy. Tuscany.
Pressed and cooked cheese made from whole raw sheep’s milk with a natural rind and straw-colored crust.
Ripening : 20 days minimum.

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