Category: B
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Bouchee
This delectable morsel is comprised of a diminutive tart or choux pastry shell, brimming with a filling of velvety cream, zesty lemon, succulent lobster, or savory chicken salad, contingent on its intended purpose. Within the realm of pastry, there exists a small and intricately crafted shell, resembling a vol-au-vent, which is filled with a mixture…
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Boston lettuce
A type of lettuce known for its tender and crisp leaves, characterized by a loose arrangement in a rounded head, and a deeper shade of green than the commonly known iceberg lettuce. This particular lettuce is also referred to as butter lettuce or salad bowl lettuce.
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Boston cream pie
A confectionery treat comprising of two sponge layers, generously infused with a velvety custard that is delicately adorned with a fine dusting of powdered sugar.
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Boston brown bread
This passage depicts a customary Saturday repast, where a type of swift bread that is dark, sweet, and comprises molasses, raisins, and nuts is served alongside baked beans. Notably, this bread is characteristically steamed in a cylindrical mold, which adds to its distinctive texture and shape.
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Boston baked beans
In the realm of culinary traditions, there exists a notion that New England, particularly Boston, holds a special place as the birthplace of a certain type of bear, often of the petite pea bean breed. These creatures are said to be prepared in a time-consuming and meticulous manner, through a process of slow baking in…
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Borsch
This dish is a well-spiced soup prepared with beets and stock, and it comprises a medley of different vegetables. It is also known as borscht and is often spelled as such. Originating from Russian and Polish cuisine, there exists a type of soup that was traditionally crafted using duck meat, alongside beets and various other…
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Borrachito
The aforementioned delicacy is a wealthy baked good that goes by the moniker “little drunkard.” This nickname is derived from the fact that wine is the solitary liquid present within the recipe.
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Bonnet pepper
The origin of paprika, a gentle tropical pepper with a red hue.
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Bonnefoy sauce
This sauce, known as white bordelaise, is made with white Bordeaux wine, a blend of herbs – including tarragon – and seasonings. It is typically served with white meat or grilled fish, and is classified as a velouté sauce.
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Bonito
The striped tunny, or any of various types of sizable mackerel-like fish that are prevalent in the Pacific region. Hailing from the Pacific Ocean, in the waters off the coast of North America, there exists a species of fish that belongs to the tuna family.