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03/23/2012
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Term
cab‚cou
 Definition
small round goat cheese
Term
cabillaud
 Definition
fresh cod
Term
Caen (… la mode de)
 Definition
usually cooked in calvados and white wine or cider
Term
caf‚ (crŠme) (au lait)
 Definition
coffee (with cream) ( with hot milk)
Term
caf‚ LiŠgeois
 Definition
iced coffee served with whipped cream, sometimes ice cream
Term
cagouille
 Definition
small snail
Term
caille
 Definition
quail
Term
calamar
 Definition
squid
Term
campagne (de la)
 Definition
country-style
Term
canard
 Definition
duck
Term
canard … la presse
 Definition
roast duck served with sauce of juices, red wine, cognac
Term
canard de Barbarie
 Definition
breed, with strong flavor
Term
canard de Nantes
 Definition
also canard de Challans, very delicate-flavored small duck
Term
canard de Rouen
 Definition
cross between domestic & wild, smothered not bled, special taste
Term
canard sauvage
 Definition
wild duck
Term
caneton
 Definition
young male duck
Term
canette
 Definition
young female duck
Term
cannelle
 Definition
cinnamon
Term
carbonnade
 Definition
braised beef stew with beer and onions
Term
cardon
 Definition
large, celery-like vegetable in artichoke family
Term
carr‚ d'agneau
 Definition
rack or loin of lamb
Term
carr‚ de porc
 Definition
rack or loin of pork
Term
carr‚ de veau
 Definition
rack or loin of veal
Term
carrelet
 Definition
summer flounder
Term
carte
 Definition
menu
Term
carvi
 Definition
caraway seeds
Term
casse-croute
 Definition
snacks
Term
casse-pierre
 Definition
edible seaweed
Term
cassis
 Definition
black currant, black currant liqueur
Term
cassolette
 Definition
dish presented in a casserole
Term
cassoulet
 Definition
casserole of white beans, including various meats
Term
caudiŠre
 Definition
chowder of fish and potatoes
Term
caviar d'aubergine
 Definition
cold eggplant pur‚e
Term
c‚leri
 Definition
celery
Term
c‚leri branch‚
 Definition
celeriac
Term
cŠpe
 Definition
large, meaty wild mushroom
Term
cerfeuil
 Definition
chervil
Term
cerise
 Definition
cherry
Term
cerise noire
 Definition
black cherry
Term
cerneau
 Definition
walnut meat
Term
cervelas
 Definition
garlicky pork sausage, or seafood sausage
Term
cervelles
 Definition
brains, of calf or lamb
Term
chair
 Definition
fleshy portion of poultry or meat
Term
champˆtre
 Definition
rustic, simple presentation
Term
champignon
 Definition
mushroom (de bois) wild, (de Paris) cultivated, (sauvage) wild
Term
champignons … la grecque
 Definition
tiny mushrooms cooked with lemon, olive oil, spices
Term
chanterelle
 Definition
pale, curly-capped wild mushroom
Term
chantilly
 Definition
sweetened whipped cream
Term
chapon
 Definition
capon
Term
chapon de mer
 Definition
fish in the scorpion family
Term
charcuterie
 Definition
cold cuts, sausages, terrines, pƒt‚s, also shop selling these
Term
chariot (de desserts)
 Definition
dessert cart
Term
charlotte
 Definition
molded dessert with ladyfingers, custard, fruit compote; cold or hot
Term
charolais
 Definition
light-colored cow that produces high-quality beef
Term
chartreuse
 Definition
dish of braised partridge and cabbage; also a liqueur
Term
chasse
 Definition
the hunt
Term
chasseur
 Definition
sauce with white wine, shallots, mushrooms, tomatoes, herbs
Term
chƒtaigne
 Definition
chestnuts
Term
chaud(e)
 Definition
hot (or warm)
Term
chaud-froid
 Definition
cooked poultry dish served cold, usually covered with sauce, aspic
Term
chaudr‚e
 Definition
fish stew, sometimes with potatoes
Term
chausson
 Definition
filled pastry turnover, sweet or savory
Term
chemise (en)
 Definition
wrapped in pastry
Term
chevreuil
 Definition
young deer
Term
chŠvre
 Definition
goat cheese
Term
chicor‚e
 Definition
curly endive
Term
chiffonnade
 Definition
shredded, herbs and vegetables, usually green
Term
chinchard
 Definition
type of fish
Term
chipiron
 Definition
squid
Term
choix (au)
 Definition
a choice, usually may choose from several offerings
Term
choron
 Definition
B‚arnaise sauce with tomatoes
Term
chou
 Definition
cabbage
Term
chou frise
 Definition
kale
Term
chou rouge
 Definition
red cabbage
Term
chou vert
 Definition
curly green savoy cabbage
Term
choucroute
 Definition
sauerkraut; also dish of sauerkraut, sausages, bacon, pork, potatoes
Term
chou-fleur
 Definition
cauliflower
Term
chous (pƒte …)
 Definition
creampuff (pastry)
Term
choux de Bruxelles
 Definition
brussels sprouts
Term
ciboulette
 Definition
chive
Term
cidre
 Definition
cider, apple, or pear
Term
citron
 Definition
lemon
Term
citron press‚
 Definition
fresh lemonade
Term
citron vert
 Definition
lime
Term
citronnelle
 Definition
lemon grass (oriental herb)
Term
citrouille
 Definition
pumpkin, gourd
Term
civelles
 Definition
spaghetti-like baby eels
Term
civet
 Definition
stew of game thickened with blood
Term
civet de liŠvre
 Definition
jugged hare; stewed hare thickened with blood
Term
clafoutis
 Definition
tart, made with crepe batter and fruit (usually black cherries)
Term
claires
 Definition
oysters (sometimes put in beds and fattened up before market)
Term
clamart
 Definition
garnish of peas
Term
cl‚mentine
 Definition
small tangerine, from Morocco or Spain
Term
cloute
 Definition
studded with
Term
cochon (de lait)
 Definition
pig (suckling)
Term
cochonnaille
 Definition
pork products, usually an assortment of sausages or pƒt‚s (1st course)
Term
cocotte
 Definition
casserole or cooking pot
Term
coeur
 Definition
heart
Term
coffret
 Definition
box-shaped pastry
Term
coing
 Definition
quince
Term
colin
 Definition
hake
Term
colvert
 Definition
wild duck
Term
compote
 Definition
stewed fresh or dried fruit
Term
concass‚(e)
 Definition
coarsley chopped
Term
concombre
 Definition
cucumber
Term
confit
 Definition
duck, goose, or pork cooked & preserved in its own fat
Term
confit
 Definition
also fruit or vegetables preserved in sugar, alcohol, or vinegar
Term
confiture
 Definition
jam
Term
confiture de vieux gar‡on
 Definition
varied fresh fruites macerated in alcohol
Term
congeler
 Definition
to freeze
Term
congre
 Definition
eel or fish similar to eel
Term
contre-filet
 Definition
sirloin taken above the loin, tied for roasting, braising, grilling
Term
convives (la totalit‚ des)
 Definition
all those gathered at a single table
Term
copeaux
 Definition
shavings
Term
coq (au vin)
 Definition
mature rooster stewed in wine
Term
coque
 Definition
tiny mild-flavored clam-like shellfish
Term
coque (… la)
 Definition
soft cooked egg, or anything served in a shell
Term
coquelet
 Definition
young, male chicken
Term
coquillage
 Definition
shellfish
Term
coquille
 Definition
shell
Term
coquille St Jacques
 Definition
sea scallop
Term
corail
 Definition
egg sac found in scallops, spiny lobster or crayfish
Term
corbeille (de fruits)
 Definition
basked (of fruit)
Term
coriandre
 Definition
coriander
Term
c“te d'agneau
 Definition
lamb chop
Term
c“te de boeuf
 Definition
beef blade or rib steak
Term
c“te de veau
 Definition
veal chop
Term
cotelette
 Definition
thin chop or cutlet
Term
cotriade
 Definition
Brittany-style fish stew with butter, potatoes, onions, herbs
Term
cou d'oie (de canard)
 Definition
neck skin of goose, stuffed like a sausage
Term
couer de filet
 Definition
thickest (and best) part of beef filet (usually chƒteaubriand steaks)
Term
coulis
 Definition
puree or raw or cooked vegetables or fruit
Term
coullibiac
 Definition
hot Russian pƒt‚, usually filled with salmon and covered with brioche
Term
coupe
 Definition
cup; dessert served in goblet
Term
courge
 Definition
squash or gourd
Term
courgette
 Definition
zucchini
Term
couronne
 Definition
ring or circle, usually of bread
Term
couteau
 Definition
knife
Term
couvert
 Definition
place setting
Term
crabe
 Definition
crab
Term
crapaudine
 Definition
preparation of grilled poultry or game bird, backbone removed
Term
cr‚cy
 Definition
carrot garnish, or carrot-based dish
Term
crŠme chantilly
 Definition
sweetened whipped cream
Term
crŠme fouett‚e
 Definition
whipped cream
Term
crŠme patissiŠre
 Definition
custard filling for pastries and caked
Term
crŠme plombiŠres
 Definition
custard filled with fresh fruite and egg whites
Term
cr‚pinette
 Definition
small sausage patty wrapped in caul fat
Term
cresson
 Definition
watercress
Term
cressonade
 Definition
watercress sauce
Term
crˆte de coq
 Definition
cock's comb
Term
creuse
 Definition
elongated, crinkle-shelled oyster
Term
crevette grise
 Definition
tiny soft-fleshed shrimp that remains gray when cooked
Term
crevette rose
 Definition
small firm fleshed shrimp that turns red when cooked
Term
criste-marine
 Definition
edible algae
Term
croquant(e)
 Definition
crispy
Term
croque-madame
 Definition
toasted ham and cheese sandwich topped with an egg
Term
croque-monsieur
 Definition
toasted ham and cheese sandwich
Term
croquette
 Definition
ground meet, fish, fowl or vegetables bound with eggs or sauce
Term
croquettes
 Definition
usually coated in crumbs and deep fried
Term
crottin (de chavignol)
 Definition
firm goat cheese
Term
croustade
 Definition
usually small, pastry-wrapped dish (e.g., filled with fruit)
Term
croute (en)
 Definition
in pastry
Term
croute de sel (en)
 Definition
in a salt crust
Term
cru(e)
 Definition
raw
Term
crudit‚s
 Definition
raw vegetables
Term
crustaces
 Definition
crustaceans
Term
cuillŠre (… la)
 Definition
to be eaten with a spoon
Term
cuisse de poulet
 Definition
chicken drumstick
Term
cuisson
 Definition
cooking
Term
cuissot
 Definition
haunch of veal, venison, or wild boar
Term
cuit(e)
 Definition
cooked
Term
cul
 Definition
haunch or rear, usually of red meat
Term
cure-dent
 Definition
toothpick
Term
dariole
 Definition
usually a garnish in a cylindrical mold
Term
darne
 Definition
a slice or steak from fish, often salmon
Term
dattes
 Definition
dates
Term
daube
 Definition
stew, usually meat
Term
daurade
 Definition
dorade or sea bream, similar to porgy
Term
d‚cortiqu‚(e)
 Definition
shelled or peeled
Term
d‚gustation
 Definition
tasting or sampling
Term
d‚jeuner
 Definition
lunch
Term
d‚lice
 Definition
delight, usually used to describe a dessert
Term
demi-deuil
 Definition
poached (usually chicked) with truffles inserted under skin. Also could be
Term
demi-glace
 Definition
concentrated beef base
Term
d‚soss‚(e)
 Definition
boned
Term
diable
 Definition
with a peppery (often mustard based) sauce
Term
dieppoise
 Definition
dieppe style, white wine, mussels, shrimp, mushrooms, cream
Term
digestif
 Definition
after-dinner drink - liqueur
Term
dinde
 Definition
turkey ham
Term
dindon(neau)
 Definition
turkey in general
Term
discretion (… la)
 Definition
on menu usually refers to wine without limit, at customer's discretion
Term
dodine
 Definition
cold, boned stuffed duck
Term
dos
 Definition
back, also refers to meatiest portion of fish
Term
dos et ventre
 Definition
back and front; both sides (usually fish)
Term
douceurs
 Definition
sweets or dessets
Term
doux, douce
 Definition
sweet
Term
duglere
 Definition
white, flour-based sauce with shallots, white wine, tomatoes, and parsley
Term
duxelles
 Definition
chopped mushrooms and shallots sauteed in butter, mixed with cream
Term
eau du robinet
 Definition
tap water
Term
‚cailler
 Definition
to scale fish, also an oyster opener or seller
Term
‚chalotes
 Definition
shallots
Term
‚chine
 Definition
spare ribs
Term
‚crevisse
 Definition
freshwater crayfish
Term
‚ffiloche
 Definition
frayed, thinly sliced
Term
‚glefin, aiglefin
 Definition
haddock
Term
‚minc‚
 Definition
thin slice, usually of meat
Term
encornet
 Definition
small squid
Term
endive
 Definition
chicory or belgian endive
Term
entrec“te
 Definition
beef rib steak
Term
entrec“te mƒitre d'hotel
 Definition
with herb butter
Term
entrec“te marchand de vin
 Definition
with sauce of red wine and shallots
Term
entr‚e
 Definition
first course
Term
entremets
 Definition
sweets
Term
‚paule
 Definition
shoulder of veal, lamb, mutton, pork
Term
‚pi de mais
 Definition
ear of sweet corn
Term
‚pices
 Definition
spices
Term
‚pinard
 Definition
spinach
Term
escabeche
 Definition
sardines or marinated raw fish (vinegar or lemon juice and herbs)
Term
escalope
 Definition
thinly slices meat or fish, usually cut at an angle
Term
escargot
 Definition
land snail
Term
escargot … l'alsacienne
 Definition
simmered in riesling, baked with garlic and parsley butter stuffing
Term
escargot de Bourgogne
 Definition
land snail prepared with butter, garlic, and parsley
Term
escargot petit-gris
 Definition
small land snail
Term
espadon
 Definition
swordfish
Term
estofinado
 Definition
fish stew from Auvergne w/dried cod, eggs, garlic, cream
Term
estouffade
 Definition
stew of beef, pork, onions, mushrooms, orange zest, red wine
Term
estragon
 Definition
tarragon
Term
‚t‚
 Definition
summer
Term
‚trille
 Definition
small crab
Term
‚tuv‚
 Definition
cooked in own juice, braised
Term
‚ventail (en)
 Definition
cut into fan shape (vegetables or fish)
Term
fa‡on (… ma)
 Definition
my way (of preparing a dish)
Term
faisan(e)
 Definition
pheasant
Term
farandole
 Definition
rolling cart, usually of desserts or cheese
Term
farci(e)
 Definition
stuffed
Term
farine
 Definition
flour
Term
faux-filet
 Definition
sirloin steak
Term
fenouil
 Definition
fennel
Term
fera
 Definition
salmonlike lake fish
Term
ferm‚(e)
 Definition
closed
Term
ferme(fermier)
 Definition
farm-fresh
Term
feu de bois (au)
 Definition
cooked over a wood fire
Term
feuille de chˆne
 Definition
oak-leaf lettuce
Term
feuille de vigne
 Definition
vine leaf
Term
feuilletage (en)
 Definition
(in) puff pastry
Term
feuillete au foie gras
 Definition
puff pastry layered with sausage and foie gras (extravagant first course)
Term
fŠves
 Definition
broad beans or favas
Term
ficelle (… la)
 Definition
tied with a string; also small, thin baguette
Term
figue
 Definition
fig
Term
financiŠre
 Definition
madeira sauce with truffle juice
Term
fines de claire
 Definition
elongated crinkle shelled oysters (fattened up in beds)
Term
flageolets
 Definition
small, pale green kidney-shaped beans
Term
flagnarde, flaugnarde
 Definition
hot fruit-filled batter cake
Term
flamande (… la)
 Definition
flemish style, usually with cabbage, carrots, potatoes, bacon
Term
flambe
 Definition
flamed
Term
flamiche
 Definition
savory tart with rich bread dough crust
Term
flamiche aux poireaux
 Definition
leek and cream tart
Term
flan
 Definition
sweet or savory tart or crustless custard pie
Term
flanchet (de veau)
 Definition
flank (of veal)
Term
fletan
 Definition
halibut
Term
fleur
 Definition
flower
Term
fleurons
 Definition
puff pastry crescent
Term
florentine
 Definition
with spinach
Term
foe de veau
 Definition
calf's liver
Term
foie
 Definition
liver
Term
foie gras d'oie (de canard)
 Definition
liver of fattened goose (duck)
Term
foies blonds de volaille
 Definition
chicken livers; chicken liver lousse
Term
foin (dans le)
 Definition
cooked in hay
Term
fond
 Definition
cooking juices from meat, used to make sauces; also, bottom
Term
fond d'artichaut
 Definition
heart and base of artichoke
Term
fondant
 Definition
melting; as in melted sugar flavored and used for icing
Term
forestiŠre
 Definition
garnish of wild mushrooms, bacon and potatoes
Term
four (au)
 Definition
baked in oven
Term
fourchette
 Definition
fork
Term
fourre
 Definition
stuffed
Term
frais, fraiche
 Definition
fresh
Term
fraise
 Definition
strawberry
Term
fraise des bois
 Definition
wild strawberry
Term
framboise
 Definition
raspberry
Term
frangipane
 Definition
almond custard filling
Term
frappe
 Definition
drink served very cold or with ice
Term
fr‚mis
 Definition
(quivering); barely cooked (oysters)
Term
friandises
 Definition
sweets, petits fours
Term
fricadelles
 Definition
fried minced meat patties
Term
fricandeau
 Definition
thinly sliced veal or rmp roast, braised with vegetables, white wine
Term
fricass‚(e)
 Definition
ingredients braised in wine with butter and/or cream added; stewed
Term
fris‚e
 Definition
curly, usually endive
Term
frit(es)
 Definition
french fries
Term
fritons
 Definition
coarse pork rillettes or minced spread (includes organ meats)
Term
fritot
 Definition
small organ meat fritter
Term
friture
 Definition
frying; also refers to preparation of small fried fish (ex. smelts)
Term
froid(e)
 Definition
cold
Term
fromage
 Definition
cheese
Term
fromage blanc
 Definition
smooth low-fat cheese, similar to cottage cheese
Term
fromage de tˆte
 Definition
head cheese, usually pork
Term
fromage maigre
 Definition
low-fat cheese
Term
fruit de la passion
 Definition
passion fruit
Term
fruits confits
 Definition
preserved fruits; generally refers to candied fruits
Term
fruits de mer
 Definition
seafood
Term
fum‚(e)
 Definition
smoked
Term
fumet
 Definition
fish stock
Term
galantine
 Definition
boned poultry or meat stuffed, rolled, cooked, glazed with gelatin, cold
Term
galette
 Definition
crˆpe made with buckwheat flour
Term
galette
 Definition
round, flat pastry, pancake or cake; sweet or savory
Term
gambas
 Definition
large prawns
Term
garbure
 Definition
generally a hearty soup of beans, cabbage, and pork or fowl
Term
garni(e)
 Definition
garnished
Term
garniture
 Definition
garnish
Term
gƒteau
 Definition
cake
Term
gaufre
 Definition
waffle
Term
gayettes
 Definition
small sausage made with pork liver and bacon
Term
gel‚e
 Definition
aspic
Term
geniŠvre
 Definition
juniper berry
Term
genoise
 Definition
sponge cake
Term
germiny
 Definition
garnish of sorrel; sorrel and cream soup
Term
g‚sier
 Definition
gizzard
Term
gibelotte
 Definition
fricass‚e of rabbit in red or white wine
Term
gibier
 Definition
game
Term
gigot
 Definition
leg, usually of lamb (d'agneau)
Term
gigot de mer
 Definition
a preparation; usually large pieces of monkfish (lotte), oven-roasted
Term
gigue (de)
 Definition
haunch (of) certain game meats
Term
gingembre
 Definition
ginger
Term
girofle
 Definition
cloves
Term
girolle
 Definition
delicate, pale, orange wild mushroom
Term
glace
 Definition
ice cream
Term
glac‚(e)
 Definition
iced, crystallized or glazed
Term
gla‡ons
 Definition
ice cubes
Term
gougŠre
 Definition
cheese flavored chou pastry (puff)
Term
goujonnettes
 Definition
generally describes small slices of fish, ex sole, usually fried
Term
goujons
 Definition
small catfish; or any small fish; or small piece; breaded & fried
Term
gourmandises
 Definition
sweetmeats
Term
gousse (d'ail)
 Definition
clove (of garlic)
Term
graine de moutarde
 Definition
mustard seed
Term
graisse
 Definition
fat
Term
graisserons
 Definition
crisply fried pieces of duck or goose skin; cracklings
Term
grand veneur
 Definition
usually a brown sauce for game, with red currant jelly
Term
granite
 Definition
water ice
Term
gras
 Definition
fatty
Term
gras-double
 Definition
tripe baked with onions and white wine
Term
gratin
 Definition
crusty-topped dish; also refers to a casserole
Term
gratin dauphinois
 Definition
baked casserole of sliced potatoes w/cream and sometimes cheese
Term
gratin savoyard
 Definition
baked casserole of sliced potatoes w/bouillon, cheese, butter
Term
gratin‚(e)
 Definition
having a crusty, browned top; also onion soup
Term
grattons
 Definition
crisply fried pices of pork, goose or duck skin; cracklings
Term
gratuit
 Definition
free
Term
grecque (… la)
 Definition
cold vegetables, usually mushrooms, marinated in oil, lemon, water
Term
grelot
 Definition
small white bult onion
Term
grenade
 Definition
pomegranate
Term
grenadin
 Definition
small veal scallop
Term
grenouille (cuisses de)
 Definition
frog legs
Term
gribiche (sauce)
 Definition
mayonnaise with capers, cornichons, and herbs
Term
grillade
 Definition
grilled meat
Term
grill‚(e)
 Definition
grilled
Term
griotte
 Definition
shiny, slightly acidic reddish black cherry
Term
grive
 Definition
thrush
Term
grondin
 Definition
type of ocean fish used in fish stews such as bouillabaisse
Term
gros sel
 Definition
coarse sale
Term
groseille
 Definition
red currant
Term
gruyŠre
 Definition
hard, mild cheese
Term
hachis
 Definition
minced or chopped meat preparation
Term
hareng
 Definition
herring
Term
haricot
 Definition
bean
Term
haricot blanc
 Definition
white bean; usually dried
Term
haricot de mouton
 Definition
stew of mutton and white beans
Term
haricot rouge
 Definition
red kidney bean; also preparation of red beans in red wine
Term
haricot vert
 Definition
green bean, usually fresh
Term
hiver
 Definition
winter
Term
hochepot
 Definition
thick stew, usually oxtail
Term
homard
 Definition
lobster
Term
hongroise (… la)
 Definition
Hungarian-style, usually with paprika and cream
Term
hors-d'oeuvre
 Definition
appetizer; also can efer to a first course
Term
huile
 Definition
oil
Term
huile d'arachide
 Definition
peanut oil
Term
huile de p‚pins de raisins
 Definition
grapeseed oil
Term
huitre
 Definition
oyster
Term
hure de porc
 Definition
head of a pig or boar; usually headcheese preparation
Term
hure de saumon
 Definition
a salmon "headcheese", prepared with salmon meat, not the head
Term
ile flottante
 Definition
classically layered cake covered w/whipped cream, w/custard sauce
Term
ile flottantes
 Definition
floating island of meringue in crŠme anglaise
Term
imperatrice (… l')
 Definition
usually rice pudding dessert with candied fruit
Term
indienne (… l')
 Definition
East Indian style, usually with curry powder
Term
infusion
 Definition
herb tea
Term
jambon
 Definition
ham; also refers to thigh or shoulder of meat, usually pork
Term
jambon cru
 Definition
usually salt cured or smoked ham that has been aged but not cooked
Term
jambon de Bayonne
 Definition
raw, dried, salt-cured ham
Term
jambon de Paris
 Definition
lightly salted, cooked ham, very pale in color
Term
jambon de York
 Definition
smoked, English-style ham, usually poached
Term
jambon d'oie (canard)
 Definition
breast of fattened goose (duck), smoked or salted or sugar cured
Term
jambonneau
 Definition
pork knuckle
Term
jambonnette
 Definition
boned and stuffed knuckle of ham or poultry
Term
jardiniŠre
 Definition
garnish of fresh cooked vegetables
Term
jarret de veau
 Definition
stew of veal shin
Term
J‚sus de morteau
 Definition
smoked pork sausage from the Franche-Comte
Term
jeun(e)
 Definition
young
Term
joue
 Definition
cheek
Term
julienne
 Definition
slivered vegetables (sometimes meat)
Term
jus
 Definition
juice
Term
kir
 Definition
crŠme de cassis and white wine (usually, sometimes red)
Term
kir royal
 Definition
crŠme de cassis and champagne
Term
kougelhopf
 Definition
sweet, crown-shaped Alsatian yeast cake w/almonds and raisins
Term
lait
 Definition
milk
Term
laitance
 Definition
soft roe (often herring) or eggs
Term
laitue
 Definition
lettuce
Term
lamproie
 Definition
lamprey (eel shaped fish)
Term
langouste
 Definition
clawless spiny lobster; sometimes called crawfish or crayfish
Term
langoustine
 Definition
clawed crustacean, smaller than lobster or spiny lobster (prawn)
Term
langue (de boeuf)
 Definition
tongue (of beef)
Term
languedocienne
 Definition
garnish, usually of tomatoes, eggplant, and wild cŠpe mushrooms
Term
lapereau
 Definition
young rabbit
Term
lapin
 Definition
rabbit
Term
lapin de garenne
 Definition
wild rabbit
Term
lard
 Definition
bacon
Term
lardon
 Definition
cube of bacon
Term
larme
 Definition
(teardrop); a very small portion of liquid
Term
lŠche
 Definition
thin slice of bread or meat
Term
l‚ger(e)
 Definition
light
Term
l‚gume
 Definition
vegetable
Term
lemelle
 Definition
very thin slice
Term
lieu (jaune)
 Definition
pollack, a prized small (yellow) saltwater fish
Term
liŠvre
 Definition
hare
Term
limande
 Definition
sole-like ocean fish, not as firm as sold
Term
limande sole
 Definition
lemon sole
Term
lisette
 Definition
small mackerel
Term
lit
 Definition
bed
Term
lotte
 Definition
monkfish or angler fish; a large firm-fleshed ocean fish, rich in flavor
Term
lou magret
 Definition
breast of fattened duck
Term
loup (de mer)
 Definition
Mediterranean fish, also known as bar, similar to striped bass
Term
lyonnaise (… la)
 Definition
in the style of Lyon, often garnished with onions
Term
mac‚doine
 Definition
diced mixed fruit or vegetables
Term
mac‚rer
 Definition
to steep, pickle or soak
Term
mƒche
 Definition
lamb's lettuce, a tiny, dark green lettuce
Term
madeleines
 Definition
small tea cakes
Term
madŠre
 Definition
madeira
Term
magret de canard (d'oie)
 Definition
breast of fattened duck (or goose)
Term
maigre
 Definition
thin, non-fattening
Term
mais
 Definition
corn
Term
maison (de la)
 Definition
of the house, or restaurant
Term
maŒtre d'h“tel
 Definition
head waiter; also compound butter
Term
maltaise
 Definition
orange-flavored hollandaise sauce
Term
mandarine
 Definition
tangerine
Term
mange-tout
 Definition
literally, eat it all; podless green bean, snow pea, type of apple
Term
mangue
 Definition
mango
Term
maniŠre (de)
 Definition
in the style of
Term
maquereau
 Definition
mackerel
Term
maraichŠre (… la)
 Definition
market-garden style; dish or salad that includes various greens
Term
marbr‚(e)
 Definition
marbled
Term
marc
 Definition
distilled residue of grape skins or other fruit after they've been pressed
Term
marcassin
 Definition
young wild boar
Term
marchand de vin
 Definition
wine merchant; also a sauce made with red wine, meat stock, shallots
Term
march‚
 Definition
market
Term
mar‚e (la)
 Definition
literally the tide; usually used to indicate that seafood is fresh
Term
marennes
 Definition
flat-shelled, green-tinged plate oysters; village where raised
Term
mareyeur
 Definition
wholesale fish merchant
Term
marine
 Definition
marinated
Term
mariniŠre (moules)
 Definition
mussels cooked in white wine with onions, shallots, butter, herbs
Term
marjolaine
 Definition
marjoram; also, multilayered chocolate and nut cake
Term
marmite
 Definition
small covered pot; also a dish cooked in a small casserole
Term
marquise (au chocolat)
 Definition
rich chocolate mousse cake
Term
marron
 Definition
large chestnut
Term
matelote (d'anguilles)
 Definition
freshwater fish stew (or of eels)
Term
mauviette
 Definition
wild meadowlark or skylark
Term
m‚daillon
 Definition
round piece or slice
Term
m‚lange
 Definition
mixture or blend
Term
m‚li-m‚lo
 Definition
an assortment of fish and/or seafood, usually served in a salad
Term
melon de cavaillon
 Definition
small canteloupe-like melon
Term
m‚nagŠre (… la)
 Definition
in the style of a housewife (simply prepared), onions, potatoes, carrots
Term
menthe
 Definition
mint
Term
menthe poivr‚e
 Definition
peppermint
Term
menu d'affairs
 Definition
(businessman's) - avoid - cell phones
Term
menu de la mer
 Definition
seafood menu
Term
menu d‚gustation
 Definition
tasting menu
Term
menu du march‚
 Definition
fresh ingredients picked up by chef at market that day
Term
menu du terroir
 Definition
regional menu
Term
menu gastronomique
 Definition
extravagant or richly luxurious specialties
Term
mets
 Definition
dish or preparation
Term
mets selon la saison
 Definition
seasonal preparation
Term
meuniŠre (  la)
 Definition
fish seasoned, floured, fried in butter, served with lemon and parsley
Term
meurette
 Definition
in, or with, a red wine sauce; also a Burgundian fish stew
Term
meurette
 Definition
red wine sauce w/mushrooms, onions, bacon, carrots
Term
miel
 Definition
honey
Term
mignardises
 Definition
petit fours
Term
mignonette
 Definition
small cubes, usually of beef; also refers to coarsely ground peppercorns
Term
mijot‚(e) (plat)
 Definition
simmered (dish or preparation)
Term
mille-feuille
 Definition
refers to puff pastry
Term
mimosa
 Definition
garnish of chopped hard cooked egg yolks
Term
minute (… la)
 Definition
prepared at the last minute
Term
mirabeau
 Definition
garnish of anchovies, pitted olives, tarragon and anchovy butter
Term
mirabelle
 Definition
yellow plum
Term
mirepoix
 Definition
cubes of carrots and onions, or mixed vegetables in braising for flavor
Term
miroton (de)
 Definition
slices (of); also stew of meats flavored with onions
Term
mitonn‚e
 Definition
a simmered soup-like dish
Term
mode (… la)
 Definition
in the style of
Term
moelle
 Definition
beef bone marrow
Term
moka
 Definition
refers to coffee; coffee-flavored dish
Term
montagne (de)
 Definition
from the mountains
Term
montmorency
 Definition
garnished with cherries
Term
morceau
 Definition
piece or small portion
Term
morille
 Definition
wild morel mushroom
Term
mornay
 Definition
cheese sauce
Term
morue
 Definition
salted or dried and salted codfish
Term
mouclade
 Definition
creamy mussel stew; sometimes flavored with curry
Term
moule
 Definition
mussel
Term
moule de parques
 Definition
Dutch mussels; usually fattened in beds
Term
moule d'Espagne
 Definition
large mussel, ofted served raw as part of seafood platter
Term
moules mariniŠres
 Definition
mussels cooked in white wine, shallots, butter, herbs
Term
moules-frites
 Definition
snack of steaming bowl of mussels, French fries w/mayonnaise
Term
mousse
 Definition
light, airy mixture; sweet or savory
Term
mousseline
 Definition
ingredients lightened with whipped cream or egg whites (sauces)
Term
mousseron
 Definition
tiny, delicate, wild mushroom
Term
moutarde (… l'ancienne en)
 Definition
mustard (coarse grained)
Term
mouton
 Definition
mutton
Term
mulet
 Definition
mullet, a rustic-flavored ocean fish
Term
mure
 Definition
blackberry
Term
muscade
 Definition
nutmeg
Term
museau de porc (boeuf)
 Definition
vinegared pork (beef) muzzle
Term
myrtille
 Definition
type of blueberry
Term
mystŠre
 Definition
cone-shaped ice cream dessert; also merringue/ice cream/choc sauce
Term
nage (… la)
 Definition
aromatic poaching liquid (served in)
Term
nantua
 Definition
sauce of crayfish, butter cream and truffles; also garnish of crayfish
Term
nappe
 Definition
covered; as with a sauce
Term
nature
 Definition
refers to simple, unadorned preparations
Term
navarin
 Definition
refers to lamb or mutton
Term
navet
 Definition
turnip
Term
ni‡oise
 Definition
w/tomatoes, onions, anchovies, olives
Term
nid
 Definition
nest
Term
nivernaise
 Definition
in the style of nevers, with carrots and onions
Term
noilles
 Definition
noodles
Term
noisette
 Definition
hazelnut; hazelnut flavored
Term
noisette
 Definition
also refers to small round piece (such as potato) browned in butter
Term
noix
 Definition
walnut; nut; nut sized
Term
normande
 Definition
refers to fish or meat cooked with apple cider or calvados; or sauce of seafood,
Term
normande
 Definition
also dessert with apples, usually served with cream
Term
nouilles … l'alsacienne
 Definition
noodles, usually with butter and cream
Term
nouveau (nouvelle)
 Definition
new or young
Term
nouveaut‚
 Definition
a new offering
Term
noyau
 Definition
stone or pit
Term
oeuf … la coque
 Definition
soft-cooked egg
Term
oeuf brouill‚
 Definition
scrambled egg
Term
oeuf dur
 Definition
hard-cooked egg
Term
oeuf en meurette
 Definition
poached egg in red wine sauce
Term
oeuf mollet
 Definition
egg simmered in water for 6 minutes
Term
oeuf poche
 Definition
poached egg
Term
oeuf saut … la poˆle
 Definition
fried egg
Term
oeuf sur le plat
 Definition
fried egg
Term
oeufs … la neige
 Definition
(in the snow) sweetened whipped whites poached in milk/in custard
Term
oeufs au jambon
 Definition
eggs and ham
Term
offert(e)
 Definition
offered; free or given
Term
oie
 Definition
goose
Term
oignon
 Definition
onion
Term
omble chevalier
 Definition
member of trout family with firm flaky flesh from white to deep red
Term
omelette
 Definition
aux fines herbs; au fromage (cheese); au jambon (ham)
Term
onglet
 Definition
cut similar to beef flank steak; biftek, and entrecote (can be tough)
Term
oreilles (de porc)
 Definition
ears (of pig)
Term
orties
 Definition
nettles
Term
ortolan
 Definition
tiny wild bird (now protected)
Term
os
 Definition
bone
Term
oseille
 Definition
sorrel
Term
oursin
 Definition
sea urchin
Term
ouvert
 Definition
open
Term
paillard (de veau)
 Definition
thick slice (of veal)
Term
pailles (pommes)
 Definition
fried straw potatoes (finely shredded)
Term
paillettes
 Definition
cheese straws, usually made with puff pastry and Parmesan cheese
Term
pain
 Definition
bread
Term
paleron
 Definition
shoulder of beef
Term
paletot
 Definition
(coat) skin bone and meat of fattened duck or goose
Term
palmier
 Definition
palm-leaf-shaped cookie made of sugared puff pastry
Term
palmier (coeurs de)
 Definition
palm hearts
Term
palombe
 Definition
wood or wild pigeon
Term
palourde
 Definition
prized medium sized clam
Term
pamplemousse
 Definition
grapefruit
Term
panache
 Definition
mixed; liberally used menu term to denote any mixture
Term
panade
 Definition
thick mixture used to bind (flour and butter, bread crumbs, etc.)
Term
panais
 Definition
parsnip
Term
pan‚(e)
 Definition
breaded
Term
panier
 Definition
basket
Term
pannequet
 Definition
rolled crˆpe filled with sweet or savory mixture
Term
papillote (en)
 Definition
cooked in parchment paper or foil
Term
paquets (en)
 Definition
(in) packages or parcels
Term
parfait
 Definition
a dessert mousse; also mousse-like mixture of chicken, duck liver, etc.
Term
parfum
 Definition
flavor
Term
parisienne (… la)
 Definition
varied garnish , always includes fried potato balls tossed in meat glaze
Term
parmentier
 Definition
dish with potatoes
Term
partager
 Definition
share
Term
passe-pierre
 Definition
edible seaweed
Term
pastŠque
 Definition
watermelon
Term
pastis
 Definition
refreshing long, cool drink; anise liqueur or flavor w/ice and water
Term
pastise
 Definition
anise liqueur
Term
pƒte
 Definition
pastry dough
Term
pƒte … choux
 Definition
cream puff pastry
Term
pƒte bris‚e
 Definition
pie pastry
Term
pƒte sabl‚e
 Definition
sweeter, richer than pƒte sucr‚e
Term
pƒte sucr‚e
 Definition
sweet pie pastry
Term
pƒt‚
 Definition
molded, spiced, minced meat, baked and served hot or cold
Term
pƒt‚ en croute
 Definition
pate baked in pastry crust
Term
pƒtisserie
 Definition
pastry
Term
pƒtissier
 Definition
pastry chef
Term
patte
 Definition
paw, foot, or leg or bird or animal
Term
patte blanche
 Definition
small crayfish
Term
patte rouge
 Definition
large crayfish
Term
paupiette
 Definition
thin sice of meat, usually beef or fish, filled, rolled, then wrapped
Term
pav‚
 Definition
thick slice of boned beef or calve's liver; also king of pastry
Term
paysan(ne) (… la)
 Definition
country style; garnish of carrots, turnips, onions, celery, bacon
Term
peau
 Definition
skin
Term
pˆche
 Definition
peach
Term
pˆche melba
 Definition
poached peach with vanilla ice cream and raspberry sauce
Term
pˆcheur
 Definition
usually refers to fish preparations
Term
pelure
 Definition
peelings, such as truffles, used for flavorings
Term
perce-pierre
 Definition
samphire, edible seaweed
Term
perche
 Definition
perch, finely flavored fresh water fish
Term
perdreau
 Definition
young partridge
Term
perdrix
 Definition
partridge
Term
p‚rigourdine (… la)
 Definition
sauce, usually with truffles and foie gras
Term
persil
 Definition
parsley
Term
petit d‚jeuner
 Definition
breakfast
Term
petit-pois
 Definition
small green peas
Term
petits fours
 Definition
tiny cakes and pastries
Term
petits-gris
 Definition
small land snail
Term
petoncle
 Definition
tiny scallop, similar to bay scallops
Term
pets de nonne
 Definition
small, dainty fried pastry
Term
pibale
 Definition
small eel, also called civelle
Term
piŠce
 Definition
portion or piece
Term
pied de mouton
 Definition
meaty, cream-colored wild mushroom; also sheep's foot
Term
pied de porc
 Definition
pig's foot
Term
pigeonneau
 Definition
young pigeon or squab
Term
pignons
 Definition
pine nuts, or pignoli
Term
pilau, pilaf
 Definition
rice booked with onions and broth
Term
piment (poivre) de Jama‹que
 Definition
allspice
Term
piment doux
 Definition
sweet pepper
Term
pince
 Definition
claw; also tongs used when eating snails or seafood
Term
pintade
 Definition
guinea fowl
Term
pintadeau
 Definition
young guinea fowl
Term
pip‚rade
 Definition
basque dish of peppers, onions, tomatoes, and often scrambled eggs
Term
pip‚rade au jambon
 Definition
above served on slice of ham
Term
piquant(e)
 Definition
sharp or spicy tasting
Term
pique
 Definition
larded; studded
Term
pissaladiŠre
 Definition
a flat open-face tart garnished with onions, olives, anchovies
Term
pissenlit
 Definition
dandelion (leaves)
Term
pistache
 Definition
pistachio nuts
Term
pistil de safran
 Definition
thread of saffron
Term
pistou
 Definition
sauce of basil, garlic, olive oil; also a rich vegetable soup
Term
pithiviers
 Definition
classic puff pastry dessert filled with almond cream
Term
plat
 Definition
a dish
Term
plat principal
 Definition
main dish
Term
plate
 Definition
flat-shelled oyster
Term
plateau
 Definition
platter
Term
plateau de fruits de mer
 Definition
seafood platter (raw & cooked combined)
Term
plates c“tes
 Definition
part of beef ribs usually used in pot-au-feu
Term
pleurote
 Definition
oyster mushroom
Term
plie franche
 Definition
flounder
Term
plombiŠres
 Definition
dessert of vanilla ice cream, candied fruit, kirsch, whipped cream
Term
pluches
 Definition
leaves of herbs or plants, generally used for garnish
Term
poch‚(e)
 Definition
poached
Term
pochouse
 Definition
freshwater fish stew prepared with white or red wine
Term
poˆl‚(e)
 Definition
pan-fried
Term
pointe (d'asperge)
 Definition
tip (of asparagus)
Term
poire
 Definition
pear
Term
poireau
 Definition
leek
Term
poires belle h‚lŠne
 Definition
poached pears served on vanilla ice cream with hot chocolate sauce
Term
pois
 Definition
peas
Term
poisson
 Definition
fish
Term
poitrine
 Definition
breast (of meat or poultry)
Term
poitrine demi-sel
 Definition
unsmoked slab bacon
Term
poitrine fum‚e
 Definition
smoked slab bacon
Term
poivrade
 Definition
peppery brown sauce of wine, vinegar, and cooked vegetables (strained)
Term
poivre
 Definition
pepper
Term
poivre frais de Madagascar
 Definition
green peppercorns
Term
poivre noir
 Definition
black peppercorns
Term
poivre rose
 Definition
pink peppercorns
Term
poivre vert
 Definition
green peppercorns
Term
poivron (doux)
 Definition
sweet bell pepper
Term
polenta
 Definition
cornmeal cooked with butter and cheese
Term
pommade (en)
 Definition
usually refers to a thick, smooth paste
Term
pomme
 Definition
apple
Term
pomme en l'air
 Definition
caramelized apple slices usually served with blood sausage
Term
pommes (de terre)
 Definition
potatoes
Term
pommes … la vapeur
 Definition
steamed or boiled potatoes
Term
pommes … l'anglaise
 Definition
boiled potatoes
Term
pommes allumettes
 Definition
very thin fries 1/4 x 2-1/2
Term
pommes boulangŠre
 Definition
potatoes cooked with the meat; gratin with onions, sometimes bacon
Term
pommes dauphinoise
 Definition
basked dish of sliced potatoes w/milk, garlic, cheese
Term
pommes dauphine
 Definition
mashed potatoes mixed with chou pastry, shaped into balls & fried
Term
pommes duchesse
 Definition
mashed potatoes with butter, egg yolks, nutmeg garnish
Term
pommes en robe
 Definition
potatoes cooked with skins on
Term
pommes frites
 Definition
French fries
Term
pommes gratin‚es
 Definition
baked dish of potatoes, browned, often with cheese
Term
pommes lyonnaises
 Definition
potatoes saut‚ed with onions
Term
pommes paill‚s
 Definition
potatoes cut into julienne strips, then fried
Term
pommes pont-neuf
 Definition
classic fries, cut 1/2 x 2-1/2
Term
pommes souffl‚es
 Definition
small thin slices of potato fried twice (inflate like pillows)
Term
porc (carr‚ de)
 Definition
pork (loin)
Term
porc (c“te de)
 Definition
pork (chop)
Term
porcelet
 Definition
young suckling pig
Term
porto (au)
 Definition
with port
Term
portugaises
 Definition
type of oyster
Term
potage
 Definition
soup
Term
pot-au-feu
 Definition
boiled beef with vegetables, often served in two or more courses
Term
pot-de-crŠme
 Definition
individual custard or mousse-like dessert, often chocolate
Term
pot‚e
 Definition
hearty soup of pork and vegetables, generally cabbage and potatoes
Term
poularde
 Definition
fattened hen
Term
poule d'inde
 Definition
turkey hen
Term
poule faisane
 Definition
female pheasant
Term
poulet (r“ti)
 Definition
chicken (roast)
Term
poulet basquaise
 Definition
basque style chicken, with tomatoes and sweet peppers
Term
poulet de Bresse
 Definition
high-quality, free-running, corn-fed chicken
Term
poulet de grain
 Definition
corn-fed chicken
Term
poulet fermier
 Definition
free-range chicken
Term
poulpe
 Definition
octopus
Term
pousse-pierre
 Definition
edible seaweed
Term
poussin
 Definition
baby chicken
Term
praire
 Definition
small clam
Term
pralin
 Definition
ground caramelized almonds
Term
primeur
 Definition
refers to early fresh fruits and vegetables
Term
printaniŠre
 Definition
garnish of spring vegetables, cut into dice or balls
Term
prix fixe
 Definition
fixed-price menu
Term
prix net
 Definition
service included
Term
profiterole
 Definition
chou pastry desssert, filled with ice cream and topped with chocolate
Term
proven‡al(e)
 Definition
in the style of Provence; with garlic, tomatoes, olive oil
Term
prune
 Definition
fresh plum
Term
pruneau
 Definition
prune
Term
ptes (fraiches)
 Definition
pasta (fresh)
Term
pur‚e
 Definition
mashed
Term
quenelle
 Definition
dumpling, usually of veal, fish, or poultry
Term
quetsch
 Definition
small purple damson plum
Term
queue (de boeuf)
 Definition
tail (oxtail)
Term
rable de liŠvre (lapin)
 Definition
saddle of hare (rabbit)
Term
radis
 Definition
small red radish
Term
radis noir
 Definition
large black radish
Term
ragout
 Definition
stew, usually of meat
Term
raie
 Definition
skate (fish)
Term
raifort
 Definition
horseradish
Term
raisin
 Definition
grape
Term
ramequin
 Definition
small individual casserole, also small tart
Term
rap‚(e)
 Definition
grated or shredded
Term
rascasse
 Definition
scorpion fish
Term
rave
 Definition
root vegetables - celery, turnip, radish
Term
ravigote
 Definition
thick vinaigrette sauce w/vinegar, white wine, shallots, herbs, mayo
Term
r‚chauffer
 Definition
to reheat
Term
reine-claude
 Definition
greengage plum
Term
reinette
 Definition
fall and winter variety of apple
Term
r‚moulade
 Definition
sauce of mayo, capers, mushrooms, herbs, anchovies, gherkins
Term
rillettes (d'oie)
 Definition
minces spread of pork (goose), or duck, fish, rabbit
Term
rillons
 Definition
usually pork belly, cut up and cooked ?til crisp
Term
rince doigt
 Definition
finger bowl
Term
ris d'agneau
 Definition
lamb sweetbreads
Term
ris de veau
 Definition
veal sweetbreads
Term
riviŠre
 Definition
river
Term
riz … l'imperatrice
 Definition
cold rice pudding with candied fruit
Term
riz complet
 Definition
brown rice
Term
rognonnade
 Definition
veal loin with kidneys attached
Term
rognons
 Definition
kidneys
Term
romarin
 Definition
rosemary
Term
rondelle
 Definition
round slice
Term
rosette (de porc)
 Definition
dried sausage (of pork) usually from Beaujolais
Term
ros‚
 Definition
rare (meat)
Term
r“ti
 Definition
roast
Term
rouelle (de)
 Definition
slice of meat or vegetable cut at an angle
Term
rouget (rouget barbet)
 Definition
sweet, red-skinned fish commonly called red mullet; smaller, better
Term
rouille
 Definition
thick, spicy, rust-colored sauce, w/olive oil, peppers, tomatoes, garlic
Term
roulade
 Definition
roll, often stuffed
Term
roul‚(e)
 Definition
rolled
Term
roux
 Definition
butter and flour mixed together to thicken sauce
Term
sabayon
 Definition
light sweet sauce of egg yolks, sugar, wine, flavoring, whipped as cooked
Term
sable
 Definition
shortbread-like cookie; also sweet pastry dough
Term
safran
 Definition
saffron
Term
saignant(e)
 Definition
very rare (for the cooking of meat)
Term
saint pierre
 Definition
mild, flat, white ocean fish; john dory
Term
saint-germain
 Definition
with peas
Term
saint-hubert
 Definition
sauce poivrade with chestnuts and bacon added
Term
saint-jacques (coquille)
 Definition
sea scallop
Term
saison (suivant la)
 Definition
according to the season
Term
salade aux noix
 Definition
green salad with walnuts dressed with walnut oil
Term
salade folle
 Definition
mixed salad, usually including green beans and foie gras
Term
salade panach‚e
 Definition
mixed salad
Term
salade verte
 Definition
green salad
Term
sal‚(e)
 Definition
salted
Term
salicorne
 Definition
edible algae
Term
salmis
 Definition
stewlike preparation of game birds or poultry
Term
salpicon
 Definition
diced vegetables, meat and /or fish in a sauce
Term
salsifis
 Definition
salsify, or oyster plant
Term
sandre
 Definition
perchlike freshwater fish
Term
sang
 Definition
blood
Term
sanglier
 Definition
wild boar
Term
sarriette
 Definition
summer savory; also called poivre d'ƒne
Term
saucisse
 Definition
small fresh sausage
Term
saucisson
 Definition
large dried sausage
Term
saucisson de Lyon
 Definition
pork sausage with garlic, pepper, sometimes truffles or pistachios
Term
sauge
 Definition
sage
Term
saumon (sauvage)
 Definition
salmon (wild, non-cultivated)
Term
saumon d'Ecosse
 Definition
scottish salmon
Term
saumon fum‚
 Definition
smoked salmon
Term
saupiquet
 Definition
classis aromatic wine sauce thickened with bread crumbs
Term
saut‚(e)
 Definition
browned in fat
Term
sauvage
 Definition
wild
Term
savarin
 Definition
yeast-leavened cake shaped like a ring, soaked in sweet syrup
Term
savoyarde
 Definition
usually, flavored with GruyŠre cheese
Term
scarole
 Definition
escarole
Term
seiche
 Definition
large squid
Term
sel
 Definition
salt
Term
selle
 Definition
saddle (of meat)
Term
serpolet
 Definition
wild thyme
Term
service (non) compris
 Definition
service (not) included
Term
serviette
 Definition
napkin
Term
sirops
 Definition
flavored syrup w/mineral water, seltzer, lemon soda (bar or cafe)
Term
smitane
 Definition
sauce of cream, onions, white wine and lemon juice
Term
soissons
 Definition
dried or fresh white beans
Term
sole normande
 Definition
sole poached in cider, garnished with mussels, shrimp, cream sauce
Term
sorbet
 Definition
sherbet
Term
soubise
 Definition
onion sauce
Term
souffle
 Definition
light sweet or savory mixture, served hot or cold
Term
steack
 Definition
beef steak
Term
stockfish
 Definition
salted and air-dried codfish
Term
succes au pralin
 Definition
meringue cake flavored w/caramelized almonds, layered w/butter cream
Term
sucre
 Definition
sugar
Term
suprˆme
 Definition
a veal- or chicken-based white sauce thickened with flour and cream
Term
suprˆme
 Definition
a boneless breast of poultry or a fillet of fish
Term
tablier de sapeur
 Definition
tripe that is marinated, breaded, and grilled
Term
tagine
 Definition
spicy North African stew of veal, lamb, chicken, or pigeon with veg
Term
tanche
 Definition
tench, a freshwater fish with mild, delicate flavor
Term
tapenade
 Definition
blend of black olives, anchovies, capers, olive oil, lemon juice
Term
tarama
 Definition
mullet roe, often made into a spread of the same name
Term
tart tatin
 Definition
caramelized upside-down apple pie
Term
tartare
 Definition
chopped raw beef, seasoned and garnished with raw egg, etc.
Term
tarte
 Definition
tart; open-face pie or flan, usually sweet
Term
tarte au fromage
 Definition
cheesecake
Term
tartine
 Definition
open-face sandwich; buttered bread
Term
tasse
 Definition
cup
Term
tendre
 Definition
tender
Term
tendrons
 Definition
cartilaginous meat cut from beef or veal ribs
Term
terrine
 Definition
earthenware container; also mixture cooked in the container
Term
tˆte de veau (porc)
 Definition
head of veal (pork), usually used in headcheese
Term
th‚
 Definition
tea
Term
thon
 Definition
tuna fish
Term
thym
 Definition
thyme
Term
tian
 Definition
earthenware gratin dish; also vegetable mixture cooked in dish
Term
tiŠde
 Definition
lukewarm
Term
tilleul
 Definition
lime or linden blossom herb tea
Term
timbale
 Definition
small mold; mixture prepared in mold
Term
topinambour
 Definition
Jerusalem artichoke
Term
tortue
 Definition
turtle
Term
toulousaine
 Definition
Toulouse-style; usually with truffles or sweetbreads; cock's combs, etc.
Term
tourn‚dos
 Definition
center portion of beef filet, usually grilled or saut‚ed
Term
tourn‚dos rossini
 Definition
sauteed tournedos garnished with foie gras and truffles
Term
tourteau
 Definition
large crab with large claws full of deliciously sweet meat
Term
tourtiŠre
 Definition
shallow cooking vessel; also pastry dish filled w/spples and/or prunes
Term
tranche
 Definition
slice
Term
travers de porc
 Definition
spare ribs
Term
tripes … la mode de Caen
 Definition
beef tripe, carrots, onions, leeks, spices, cooked w/cider and brandy
Term
tripoux
 Definition
mutton tripe
Term
trompettes des mort
 Definition
dark brown "horn of plenty" mushrooms
Term
tron‡on
 Definition
cut of meat or fish (sliced from widest part)
Term
truffe (truff‚[e])
 Definition
truffle (with truffles)
Term
truite
 Definition
trout
Term
truite saumon‚e
 Definition
salmon trout
Term
tuile
 Definition
literally, tile; delicate almond-flavored cookie
Term
turban
 Definition
usually mixture or combination of ingredients cooked in ring mold
Term
turbot(in)
 Definition
turbot (small turbot) considered the finest of fish (and most expensive)
Term
vacherin
 Definition
dessert of baked meringue, with ice cream and cream; also a cheese
Term
vall‚ d'ange
 Definition
region of Normandy; also garnish of cooked apples and cream
Term
vanille
 Definition
vanilla
Term
vapeur (… la)
 Definition
steam(ed)
Term
veau
 Definition
veal
Term
veloute‚
 Definition
veal or chicken based sauce thickened with flour
Term
venaison
 Definition
venison
Term
ventre
 Definition
belly or stomach
Term
venus
 Definition
American clam
Term
verjus
 Definition
juice from unripe grapes; once used in sauces instead of vinegar
Term
vernis
 Definition
large, fleshy clam
Term
vert-pr‚
 Definition
watercress garnish, sometimes includes potatoes
Term
verviene
 Definition
lemon verbena (herb tea)
Term
vessie (en)
 Definition
cooked in a pig's bladder (usually a chicken)
Term
viande
 Definition
meat
Term
vichy
 Definition
with glazed carrots; also a brand of mineral water
Term
vichyssoise
 Definition
cold, creamy leek and potato soup
Term
vierge (beurre)
 Definition
whipped butter sauce with salt, pepper, and lemon juice
Term
vierge (huile d'olive)
 Definition
virgin olive oil
Term
vieux (vieille)
 Definition
old
Term
vigneron
 Definition
wine grower
Term
vinaigre (vieux)
 Definition
vinegar (aged)
Term
vinaigre de Xeres
 Definition
sherry vinegar
Term
vinaigrette
 Definition
oil and vinegar dressing
Term
vivant(e)
 Definition
living
Term
vivier
 Definition
fish tank
Term
vol au vent
 Definition
puff pastry shell
Term
volaille
 Definition
poultry
Term
Xeres
 Definition
sherry (vinegar)
Term
yaourt
 Definition
yogurt
Term
zeste
 Definition
citrus peel, with white pith removed
Term
à l’ancienne:
 Definition
in the old style
Term
à la vapeur:
 Definition
steamed
Term
à l'etouffée:
 Definition
stewed
Term
à point:
 Definition
medium rare
Term
abats:
 Definition
organ meats
Term
abricot:
 Definition
apricot
Term
affiné(e)
 Definition
aged
Term
agneau
 Definition
lamb
Term
aiglefin
 Definition
haddock
Term
églefin:
 Definition
haddock
Term
aigre:
 Definition
sour
Term
aigre-doux
 Definition
sweet & sour
Term
aigrelette
 Definition
a sour or tart sauce
Term
aiguillettes:
 Definition
thin slivers, usually of duck breast
Term
ail:
 Definition
garlic
Term
aile:
 Definition
wing of poultry or game bird
Term
aile et cuisse:
 Definition
white meat (aile), dark (cuisse), usually chicken
Term
aïoli:
 Definition
garlicky blend of eggs and olive oil
Term
aligot:
 Definition
mashed potatoes with fresh Cantal cheese and garlic
Term
alose:
 Definition
shad
Term
alose à l'oseille:
 Definition
shad or other fish in light hollandaise garnished with sorrel
Term
aloyau:
 Definition
loin area of beef
Term
alummettes:
 Definition
puff pastry strips, also fried matchstick potatoes
Term
amande:
 Definition
almond
Term
ananas:
 Definition
pineapple
Term
anchoiade:
 Definition
puree of anchovies, olive oil, vinegar
Term
anchois:
 Definition
anchovy
Term
andouillette:
 Definition
smaller chitterline (tripe) sausage
Term
aneth:
 Definition
dill
Term
anis:
 Definition
aniseed
Term
arachide:
 Definition
peanut oil
Term
araignée de mer:
 Definition
spider crab
Term
ardoise:
 Definition
literally "slate" - refers to the day's specialties
Term
argumes:
 Definition
citrus fruits
Term
aromates:
 Definition
spices and herbs
Term
artichaut:
 Definition
artichoke
Term
asperge:
 Definition
asparagus
Term
assiette:
 Definition
plate
Term
assiette du pecheur:
 Definition
assorted fish platter
Term
assorti(e):
 Definition
assorted
Term
au four:
 Definition
baked
Term
aubergine:
 Definition
eggplant
Term
aumonière:
 Definition
thin crèpe, filled, wrapped like bundle
Term
aurore:
 Definition
béchamel or cream sauce with tomatoes
Term
automne:
 Definition
autumn
Term
auvergnat(e)
 Definition
(style) often with cabbage, sausage, and bacon
Term
avocat:
 Definition
avocado
Term
baies:
 Definition
baies:
Term
baies roses:
 Definition
pink peppercorns
Term
baigne:
 Definition
bathes
Term
ballotine:
 Definition
usually poultry, boned, stuffed, rolled
Term
banane:
 Definition
banana
Term
bar:
 Definition
fish, similar to bass
Term
Barbarie (canard de):
 Definition
breed of duck
Term
barbue:
 Definition
brill, fish related to turbot
Term
baron:
 Definition
hindquarters - lamb, rabbit, etc.
Term
barquette:
 Definition
small pastry shaped like a boat
Term
basilic:
 Definition
basil
Term
basquaise:
 Definition
Basque-style, usually with ham or tomatoes or red peppers
Term
bavaroise:
 Definition
cold dessert, rich custard with cream and gelatin
Term
bavette:
 Definition
skirt steak
Term
beatilles:
 Definition
dish combining various organ meats
Term
bécasse:
 Definition
woodchuck
Term
beignet:
 Definition
fritter or doughnut
Term
belon:
 Definition
prized, flat-shelled plate oyster
Term
belon:
 Definition
prized, flat-shelled plate oyster
Term
Bercy
 Definition
fish-stock-based sauce thickened with flour, butter, shallots, white wine
Term
berrichonne:
 Definition
garnish of braised cabbage, glazed baby onions, chestnuts, bacon
Term
betterave:
 Definition
beet
Term
beurre:
 Definition
butter
Term
beurre noisette:
 Definition
lightly browned butter
Term
biche:
 Definition
female deer
Term
bifteck:
 Definition
steak (can be tough)
Term
bigarade:
 Definition
orange sauce
Term
bigarreau:
 Definition
cherry
Term
Billy Bi, Billy By:
 Definition
cream of mussel soup
Term
biscuits à la cuillère:
 Definition
ladyfingers
Term
blanc (de poireau):
 Definition
white part of leeks
Term
blanc (de volaille):
 Definition
usually breast of chicken
Term
blanquette:
 Definition
veal, lamb, chicked, or seafood stew w/rich white sauce
Term
blette:
 Definition
Swiss chard
Term
bleu:
 Definition
bloody rare, usually for steak
Term
blinis:
 Definition
small pancakes
Term
boeuf à la mode:
 Definition
beef marinated and braised in red wine w/carrots, mushrooms,onions
Term
boeuf au gros sel:
 Definition
boiled beef, with vegetables and coarse salt
Term
boissons (non) comprises:
 Definition
drinks (not) included
Term
bombe:
 Definition
molded, layered ice cream dessert
Term
bonne femme:
 Definition
white wine sauce with shallots, mushrooms, lemon juice (might have bacon if used with meat)
Term
bordelaise:
 Definition
Bordeaux-style, also brown sauce of shallots, red wine, bone marrow
Term
bouchée:
 Definition
tiny mouthful, bite-size
Term
boudin:
 Definition
technically meat sausage, any sausage-shaped mixture
Term
boudin blanc:
 Definition
white sausage (veal, chicken, or pork)
Term
boudin noir:
 Definition
pork blood sausage
Term
bouillabaisse:
 Definition
Mediterranean fish soup
Term
bouilli:
 Definition
boiled
Term
bouillon:
 Definition
light soup or broth
Term
boulette:
 Definition
meatball or fishball
Term
bouquet:
 Definition
large reddish shrimp
Term
bourdaloue:
 Definition
hot poached fruit, sometimes wrapped in pastry
Term
bourguignon(ne):
 Definition
Burgundy-style, often with wine, onions, mushrooms, bacon
Term
bouribut:
 Definition
spicy red wine duck stew
Term
bourride:
 Definition
fish stew
Term
bouteille de:
 Definition
bottle of
Term
braise:
 Definition
live coals; braised
Term
braiser:
 Definition
to braise, cook meat by browning, then simmering
Term
brandade (de morue):
 Definition
warm garlicky purée of salt cod, cream & sometimes mashed potatoes
Term
brebis (fromage de):
 Definition
sheep
Term
bretonne:
 Definition
in the style of Brittany, dish served with white beans
Term
bretonne (sauce):
 Definition
white wine sauce with carrots, leeks, celery
Term
brioche:
 Definition
buttery, egg-enriched yeast bread
Term
broche (à la):
 Definition
spit-roasted
Term
brochet:
 Definition
pike
Term
brouillé(e)(s):
 Definition
scrambled, usually eggs
Term
brulé(e):
 Definition
literally, burned; dark caramelization
Term
brunoise:
 Definition
tiny diced vegetables
Term
buffet froid:
 Definition
cold buffet
Term
bugnes:
 Definition
sweet fried doughnuts or fritters
Term
buisson:
 Definition
literally bush; presentation (classically, crayfish)
Term
bulot:
 Definition
large sea snail
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