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Meal families

Veal

Roast milk-fed veal

Milk-fed veal : veal under 20 weeks old, fed exclusively on milk.

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Cooked meats

Andouille

Pork sausage crafted from the complete pork belly, including both the stomach and intestines.
Served cold as first course.

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Freshwater fish

Artic char a l’unilateral

A l'unilateraly : cooked on one side only, usually for fish cooked only on the skin side.

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Shellfish and Seafood

Moules marinière

Mariniere sauce : reduction of white wine and fish stock (or cooking juice of mussels) with shallots (or onion) lightly bound with butter.

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Shellfish and Seafood

Scallops in bitter-sweet

Sweet and sour sauce : Tomato sauce with shallot, olive oil and bay leaf.

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Cold starters

Porcini carpaccio

Carpaccio : dish made of thin slices, typically served with olive oil and a few drops of lemon.

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Shellfish and Seafood

Shrimp nem

Spring roll : thin pancake made from wheat or rice flour, stuffed with pork, chicken, or seafood, along with mushrooms and/or various julienned vegetables, then fried in a wok or sometimes steamed.
Served hot.

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Pork

Peking pork spare ribs

To glaze : to spread honey over the skin of an animal before cooking in order to achieve a crispy and sweet texture with a shiny appearance.

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Shellfish and Seafood

Sautéed scallops with Noilly Prat

Noilly Prat : vermouth with notes of chamomile and coriander.

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Cheeses

Buttermilk blue affinée

United States. Wisconsin.
Blue cheese made from raw cow's milk with a natural rind.
Ripening : 6 months.

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Main meals

Reblochonnade

Grilled Reblochon cheese baked in the oven, served with cold cuts or bacon and potatoes.

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Freshwater fish

Pike quenelles with beurre blanc sauce

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

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Sea fish

Sea bream tartare

Tartare : raw ingredient cut into cubes, brunoise, or coarsely chopped, with a strong seasoning.

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