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Horse meat
Horsemeat is a widely consumed meat in many parts of Europe. However, in the United States and Great Britain, horseflesh is mainly used as a feed for domestic animals.
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Holland gin
Jenever is a type of gin that is distilled in Holland and highly valued by the Dutch. It is made from a blend of malted barley, rye, and corn, and flavored with juniper berries and other botanicals. Jenever is traditionally served in small glasses, sometimes chilled or even frozen, and sipped neat or mixed with…
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Hoi sin or hoisin sauce
Hoisin sauce is a thick Chinese condiment with a sweet and spicy flavor. It is typically red in color and used in a variety of dishes, including as a dipping sauce for duck, as a condiment for chicken and shrimp, and as a base for barbecue sauce. Hoisin sauce is made with ingredients such as…
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Hock
Hock is the British term used for white wines produced in the Rhine Palatinate and other parts of Germany. The wine originally produced in the vineyards near the town of Hochheim was called Hochheimer. Today, Hock is sold under several famous names such as Johannisberger, Steinberger, Liebfraumilch, Marcobrunner, and Hochheimer. Hochheim is still known for…
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Hickory
Carya is a genus of deciduous trees native to North America that produce edible nuts. The most famous of these nuts is the pecan.
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Broiled herrings
Make diagonal cuts on the skin of the fish, two or three times on each side, and season it with salt and pepper. Allow it to sit for a while before cooking. Grill the fish, reducing the heat for thicker and larger pieces, and cook for 7 to 10 minutes.
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Sauteed herring in crumbs
Clean and bone the herrings, then season with pepper and salt. Dip them into milk, and coat them with fine bread crumbs. Heat some butter in a pan until hot, then sauté the herrings on both sides until they are lightly golden. Remove from the pan and drain the excess butter. Garnish the herrings with…
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Haricot of mutton
Navarin is a French lamb stew that typically includes vegetables such as turnips, potatoes, and carrots. It is named after the word “halicoter,” which means to chop finely in French. Unlike other French stews such as cassoulet or boeuf bourguignon, navarin does not contain haricot beans.
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Hanukah
Hanukkah is an eight-day Jewish holiday that commemorates the victory of the Maccabees over the Syrian-Greek army and the rededication of the Second Temple in Jerusalem. The holiday is celebrated with the lighting of the menorah, which involves the lighting of one additional candle each night of the holiday. Traditional foods associated with Hanukkah include…
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Hanging
Hanging is the process of allowing meat, poultry, and game to hang in a cool, well-ventilated area to tenderize the meat and enhance its flavor. Beef and lamb, with enough fat covering to protect them from bacteria and drying, can be aged. Veal cannot be aged, and pork requires no aging. However, due to the…
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