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Meal families

Beef

Provençal-style beef estouffade

Estouffade : long cooking in liquid over low heat in a closed container.

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Desserts

Caramel pavlova

Pavlova : meringue topped with whipped cream and fresh fruit.

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Sheep and Goats

Lamb noisette and mushrooms

Noisette : round-shaped piece of meat taken from the leg, loin, or rack.

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Poultry

Roasted duckling with peaches

Duckling : young duck.

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Warm starters

Spinach and ricotta raviole

Ravioles : stuffed pasta, smaller and thinner than traditional ravioli.
Ricotta : Italian or Maltese cheese made from whey of other cheeses, from sheep or cow milk.

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Poultry

Squab with black truffle juice

Truffle juice : juice obtained during the sterilization of the truffle.

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Poultry

Chicken pannequet

Pannequet : crepe filled with a savory or sweet filling.

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Sea fish

Marinated anchovies

Marinade : soaking foods in a seasoned, often acidic, liquid before cooking.

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Beef

Braised beef cheek with mashed potato

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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Pizza, Quiche, Tart and Pie

Two peppers pizza

Pizza with yellow and red bell peppers and mozzarella.

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Sea fish

Stockfish

Cod salted then air-dried.

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Main meals

Sushi

Vinegared cooked rice combined with other ingredients : seafood, vegetables, or sometimes tropical fruits.

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Cold starters

Meze

Eastern Mediterranean.
Small dishes (ten to one hundred, with eggplant caviar, dolmas, vegetable salads, tabbouleh, etc.) served on small plates (like antipasti) for a party or family meal to accompany alcoholic beverages.

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Sheep and Goats

Milk fed lamb with polenta

Milk-fed lamb : lamb aged between 4 and 6 weeks, weighing between 5.5 and 8 kg.

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