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Lemon sole, despite its name, is actually a type of flounder and not a member of the sole family. These fish can be found in the seas spanning from northern Scotland all the way down to the Mediterranean, but are most commonly found in the chilly waters of the North Atlantic and the English Channel.…

Lancashire cheese (pronounced “LAN-kə-shər”) is a delicately-flavored English cheese that shares many similarities with Cheddar. Its texture is mildly crumbly and its distinct orange-red hue comes from the addition of annatto. This cheese is well-known for its use in Welsh Rarebit, but it also makes for an excellent dessert cheese.  

Leguminous vegetables, such as peas, beans, lentils, soybeans, peanuts, chickpeas, and kidney beans, are unique in that they contain seed-bearing pods. These pods are not only a valuable source of protein, but when freshly harvested, they also provide vitamins A and C. In areas where animal protein is limited, dried legumes (or “pulses”) play an…

Lebkuchen is a type of spiced cookie that typically contains honey, nuts, and candied citron peel. It is often glazed or covered with chocolate and is a traditional German Christmas treat. Nuremberg is particularly famous for its Lebkuchen.  

Layer cake is a butter cake that is typically baked in two, three, or more separate pans. Once baked and cooled, the individual layers are stacked together with a filling of jam, cream, butter cream frosting, or other fillings in between each layer. The entire cake or just the top layer can then be frosted…

A small wild bird of northern Europe. Larks may be roasted, broiled, or set in aspic. They are caught by nets and considered a great table delicacy in France, where they are also prized for pate.

Lardy cake is a type of cake that is crafted from a mixture of bread dough, lard, sugar, and dried fruit. This particular cake is predominantly popular in the English regions of Sussex, Wiltshire, and Oxfordshire.  

The practice of larding involves the insertion of small strips of pork fat or bacon into the flesh of game birds or meat before cooking. This technique is utilized to prevent the meat from drying out during the roasting process. A specialized tool, known as a larding needle, is employed for this task. These needles…

The spiny lobster, also referred to as the “sea crayfish,” shares many similarities with traditional lobsters, but is typically distinguished by its lack of large claws.  

Lancashire cheese is a white, crumbly cheese originating from England. After being aged for a period of four to eight weeks, it develops a mild flavor profile that is both clean and refreshing. This particular cheese is well-suited for toasting, and is often utilized in dishes such as cheese on toast. Additionally, it is commonly…