Category: D
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Dogfish
The term “dogfish” is used to refer to multiple species of sharks found in various regions across the world. While some types of dogfish are edible, others are not commonly consumed.
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Diabetic foods
Specially formulated food products with lower carbohydrate content are available for individuals with diabetes. These food options include diabetic-friendly jams, marmalades, chocolates, and candies. For those seeking an alternative to sugar, saccharin is also accessible. Nonetheless, it is generally advised that individuals with diabetes attempt to acclimate to a diet without sweet foods, and instead…
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Deviled turkey drumsticks
Commence by separating the drumsticks from a cooked turkey, or any other substantial portions may be utilized instead. Proceed to score the meat using a sharp knife, followed by a brushing of melted butter. In a plate, combine 1 teaspoon each of French and English mustard, along with 2 teaspoons of finely chopped chutney, a…
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Deviled ham
Prepare a batch of deviled butter by combining the customary ingredients, along with a hint of ginger, and swapping out the lemon juice with Worcestershire sauce. Proceed to coat ham steaks generously with this mixture before placing them under a broiler. Allow the meat to cook slowly, turning it over once. Serve the ham steaks…
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Deviling
The technique of imparting a richly flavored paste or dry condiment blend onto poultry legs, game, fish roe, and comparable victuals, followed by broiling or frying after coating them with bread crumbs, is commonly known as “deviling.” A diverse range of condiment blends are utilized for this process, which generally include an element of spiciness…
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Derby cheese
Derby cheese, a type of cheese that originated in the northern regions of England, is still more commonly accessible in the North than in the Southern regions of the country. This cheese boasts a soft texture and mild flavor, with a subtle honey hue. Since the cheese darkens and intensifies in flavor as it ages,…
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Demi-glace
A concoction of Espagnole sauce, enriched with meat glaze, meat extract, or alternatively, brown or white stock or clear soup, constitutes the essence of Demi-glace. The sauce necessitates thorough reduction to obtain its optimal consistency, and a finishing touch of sherry or Madeira, as per preference, may be added. This sauce is customarily served alongside…
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Demerara sugar
Initially, the phrase “Demerara sugar” denoted the cane sugar manufactured in British Guiana. Nonetheless, in present-day usage, it pertains to all forms of crystallized cane sugars originating from the West Indies and its adjacent territories. This type of sugar is in a raw state, possessing a slight hue of the original color of the cane…
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Dehydrated foods
Food that has undergone a commercial drying process is adeptly conserved as moisture-lacking surroundings are unconducive for bacterial proliferation. These provisions maintain their freshness when confined within an hermetic vessel and have the added benefit of occupying less storage space in comparison to other types of preserved sustenance.
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Deglaze
To agitate fluid within a skillet or roasting receptacle with the intention of breaking down and blending the residual meat remnants adhering to the surface, eventually assimilating the fluid into the sauce. Preceding this step, any lipids present in the receptacle must be decanted, after which stock or wine can be incorporated and raised to…