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Term: Definition:
Beurre- butter
Biftek Poêlé au Coulis de Poireaux- steak with leek sauce
Carotte- carrot
Confiture- jelly
Coquilles St. Jacques Meunière- butter lemon scallops
Coulis- sauce made from pureed vegetables or fruits used as garnish or base
Croissants- a rich, crescent-shaped roll of puff pastry
Croque-Monsieur- French ham and cheese sandwich
Cuisine bourgeoise- hearty home cooking for the family
Cuisine régionale- regional style which makes use of local ingredients
Eau- water
Escargot- snails
Fondue- a dish of melted cheese in which small pieces of food are cooked/dipped
Gateau- cake
Glace- ice cream
Haute cuisine- an extravagant, classical style consisting of a multi-course meal served at high-class eateries
Nouvelle cuisine- cuisine of lighter food using minimum amounts of dairy product ,such as cream and butter, and flour for sauce creation
Petits pois- peas
Poire- pear
Pomme- apple
Soupe- soup
Tarragon- aromatic Eurasian herb having lace shape leaves and small flower heads
Tarte au soufflé de tomates et basilica- tomato basil tart
Tarte aux Pommes- apple tart
Viande- meat

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