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Culinary arts

The art of preparing and cooking foods.

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baked Alaska

Culinary arts; Cooking

A dessert consisting of a layer of sponge cake topped by a thick slab of ice cream, all of which is blanketed with meringue. This creation is then baked in a very hot oven for ...

à l' américaine

Culinary arts; Cooking

A dish (often lobster) prepared with a spicy sauce of tomatoes, olive oil, onions, brandy and wine.

beef à la mode

Culinary arts; Cooking

A dish made by larding a piece of beef (such as a beef round), marinating it for several hours in a red wine/brandy mixture before braising it. The beef is sliced very thin and ...

à la king

Culinary arts; Cooking

A dish of diced food (usually chicken or turkey) in a rich cream sauce containing mushrooms, pimientos, green peppers and sometimes sherry.

Calvados

Culinary arts; Cooking

A dry apple brandy made in Calvados, in the Normandy region of northern France. It's often used for cooking, particularly in chicken, pork and veal dishes.

Herkimer cheese

Culinary arts; Cooking

A famous cheddar made in Herkimer County, New York. See also cheese.

Cumberland sauce

Culinary arts; Cooking

A favorite with the English, this full-flavored sauce is a combination of red currant jelly, port, orange and lemon zests, mustard and seasonings. It's excellent served with ...

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