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Feijoada
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…
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Farinaceous foods
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).
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Ewe’s milk
This refers to sheep’s milk, which contains a higher concentration of protein, fat, and lactose than cow’s milk. It is a common ingredient in various types of European cheese such as Roquefort, Brousses, and Cachat.
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Espagnole sauce
Demiglace is a rich brown sauce made by reducing espagnole sauce with a mixture of brown stock and seasonings. It is commonly used as a base for other sauces and as a flavor enhancer for meat dishes.
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Escarole
Escarole is a type of leafy vegetable with broad leaves, also known as broad-leaved endive. It can be cooked like spinach and served as a hot vegetable accompaniment or used in soups.
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Emince
“Escalope” is the French culinary term for a dish composed of thinly sliced meat, arranged in an earthenware dish, and smothered in a suitable sauce. The sauce can vary, with options including bordelaise, chasseur, italienne, poivrade, tomato, or mushroom.
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Blenders
Blenders are capable of both chopping and blending, offering a versatile means of expediting and streamlining the food preparation process.
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Electric mixers and their use
An automatic electric food mixer can be an invaluable tool for those who do a considerable amount of cooking. The smaller, portable models (which may be hand-held or mounted on a stand) are capable of performing tasks such as creaming, beating, and whipping. Larger mixers are typically used on a stand and can handle greater…
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Shirred eggs
To create a dish of baked eggs with breadcrumbs, begin by breaking the eggs into a dish. Add a sprinkling of breadcrumbs to the dish, along with a small amount of cream. Place the dish into an oven preheated to 400° and allow it to bake for several minutes, until the eggs have set and…
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Scrambled eggs
Begin preparing scrambled eggs by first beating the eggs together, and then adding salt and pepper to taste. For added richness, a small quantity of milk can be incorporated into the mixture. Pour the egg mixture into a saucepan and stir over low heat until the mixture begins to thicken. At this point, remove the…
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