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The liver of a goose that has undergone a special diet and has been fattened, is known as foie gras. This is considered a delicacy throughout Europe and can be prepared in several intricate ways. These sizeable goose livers can be consumed hot or cold as an hors d’oeuvre, and are highly prized for their…

The term you are referring to is “vol-au-vent”. A vol-au-vent is a small, fancy-shaped piece of pastry that is commonly made with puff pastry. It is often used as a decorative element for entrees, ragouts, and other dishes. Vol-au-vents can be made in various shapes, such as round or oval, and can be filled with…

A practice almost as old as the art of cooking itself is the addition or enhancement of taste, or the disguise of a poor flavor, through the use of additional ingredients. Herbs and spices (which have their own separate entries) are added to countless dishes during cooking to provide flavor. Flavoring extracts are also widely…

The type of kidney bean you are referring to is called “cannellini beans”. Cannellini beans are a type of white kidney bean that have a pale green, tender skin and a delicate flavor. They are commonly used in Italian cuisine, and are a popular ingredient in dishes such as minestrone soup, pasta e fagioli, and…

Feijoada, a dish considered to be the national cuisine of Brazil, is prepared by cooking black beans alongside various meats and seasonings before serving with yellow rice. It is a classic boiled dinner and is typically composed of at least four different varieties of meat, in addition to sausages. The cooking liquid is often infused…

Starchy foods are food items that contain a significant amount of starch, such as bread (which typically contains 50% starch), oatmeal, flour, pasta, and semolina (which can contain 70-75% starch).  

If the eggs are to be served alongside bacon, begin by cooking the bacon beforehand. Once cooked, remove the slices of bacon from the pan and keep them warm. Subsequently, break each egg into a separate cup and carefully drop it into the hot fat, allowing it to cook gently. To ensure even cooking, baste…

To prepare the eels, follow the aforementioned steps, which include cleaning and drying the pieces. Once the pieces are prepared, coat them in a seasoned flour mixture before dipping them into a batter or mixture of egg and breadcrumbs. Subsequently, fry the eels until they achieve a crispy, brown exterior.  

A type of cake that is baked in a pie pan along with a sauce, which forms a layer underneath the cake, is commonly known as a pudding cake.  

A young chicken, typically between three and a half to five months old, with a weight range of two to four pounds, that is well-suited for frying is commonly known as a fryer.