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  • Aioli

    The given text describes a garlic-based sauce that is particularly favored in the southern region of France and is referred to as the butter of Provence. This sauce, known as aioli, is prepared using a method similar to that of mayonnaise, which it shares a resemblance with. Aioli is commonly served alongside vegetables and is…

  • Accelerated freze-drying

    The given text pertains to a certain process that was once considered to be promising as it produced food items of higher quality when compared to those dried conventionally. However, due to its high cost, the development of this process has been limited and did not progress to the scale that was previously envisioned.  

  • Zuppe Inglese

    The given text pertains to a dessert preparation, which is colloquially referred to as “English soup,” despite not being a soup in the traditional sense. This dessert comprises sponge cake that is divided into three layers and subsequently drenched in a mixture of vermouth and rum. The layers are then coated with orange marmalade before…

  • Zrazy

    This passage pertains to a range of meat dishes that are stuffed with various fillings. For instance, fillets of haddock or thin slices of beef may be stuffed with a mixture of chopped onion and bread before being breaded, fried in butter, and sometimes poached.  

  • Zouave sauce

    The given passage refers to a brown-colored sauce that contains a combination of chili, vinegar, tomato purée, garlic, and mustard.  

  • Zoolak

    This text pertains to a type of food item that is made from fermented milk and bears a close resemblance to yogurt.  

  • Ziti

    The given passage describes a type of pasta that is tubular in shape and has a diameter of approximately half an inch.  

  • Zest

    This passage pertains to the outermost layer of an orange or lemon rind, which is characterized by its glossy and colorful appearance. This layer of the fruit is known for its delectable flavor and is commonly grated for use in culinary endeavors. The slender and oil-rich exterior layer of citrus fruits holds a culinary significance.…

  • Zephire

    The given text describes a type of food item that consists of small forcemeat balls, which are cooked by being simmered in their own sauce. This dish is typically served with the sauce, which is made from the ingredients that are used to prepare the forcemeat balls.  

  • Zampino

    This passage pertains to a type of dish that contains boiled salt pork, typically served alongside French beans. Additionally, it refers to a stuffed fresh ham that may be served in either a hot or cold manner. When served hot, it is accompanied by sauce and vegetables, while it is presented as an appetizer when…

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