French gourmet's quiz (FOOD) Flash Cards

 
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valute white sauce of chicken, veal or fish stock thickended with flour and butter 0 porkchoppony Mon, 01 Dec 2008 22:02:42 GMT view revision history
couton (^ over u) small crisp piece of toasted or fried bread 0 porkchoppony Mon, 01 Dec 2008 22:02:42 GMT view revision history
sorbet mushy frozen dessert made from fruit juice (usually) 0 porkchoppony Mon, 01 Dec 2008 22:02:42 GMT view revision history
chevre (/ over first e) the french name for cheese from goats milk 0 porkchoppony Mon, 01 Dec 2008 22:02:42 GMT view revision history
flambe (/ over e) flaming 0 porkchoppony Mon, 01 Dec 2008 22:01:24 GMT view revision history
escargot snails cooked in garlic and butter 0 porkchoppony Mon, 01 Dec 2008 22:01:24 GMT view revision history
croquette small cake of minced meat fish or veggie 0 porkchoppony Mon, 01 Dec 2008 22:01:24 GMT view revision history
mousse rich chilled dessert made of eggs
whipped cream
often but not always chocolate
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hors doevre (/ over o) appetizer served before the meal 0 porkchoppony Mon, 01 Dec 2008 22:00:10 GMT view revision history
fliet mignon small round choice cut beef from the loin very tender and very expensive as well 0 porkchoppony Mon, 01 Dec 2008 22:00:10 GMT view revision history
buffet meal at which guests serve themselves from a variety of dishes 0 porkchoppony Mon, 01 Dec 2008 22:00:10 GMT view revision history
meringue topping for pastry or pie
raw eggs whites beaten with sugar untill stiff and baked intill brown
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camembert small flat disk
CHEESE
softens inside as it ripens
named for town in normandy
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vinaigrette salad dressing composed mainly of oil and vinegar with some dijon mustard and seasonings 0 porkchoppony Mon, 01 Dec 2008 21:58:02 GMT view revision history
en brochette meat or veggies cooked and served on skewer 0 porkchoppony Mon, 01 Dec 2008 21:58:02 GMT view revision history
bouilla baisse spicy fish stew made of many kinds of fish and shellfish



























































































spicy fish stew made of many kinds of fish and shell fish
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cafe (/ over e) french restaurant or bar often with tables on the sidewalk 0 porkchoppony Mon, 01 Dec 2008 21:51:54 GMT view revision history
crepe (^ over first e) thin small pancake often stuffed and rolled up with many fillings 0 porkchoppony Mon, 01 Dec 2008 21:51:54 GMT view revision history
steak tartare raw group beef with onion and raw egg served with toast points as an appetizer 0 porkchoppony Mon, 01 Dec 2008 21:51:54 GMT view revision history
julienne cut into long thin strips 0 porkchoppony Mon, 01 Dec 2008 21:51:54 GMT view revision history
brie mold ripened cheese with whitish rind and soft light yellow center

large flat disk shaped
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soup a (/ over a) l'oignon french onion soup with crouton and grated swiss cheese melted under a broiler 0 porkchoppony Mon, 01 Dec 2008 21:49:03 GMT view revision history
augratin covered in bread crumbs
butter
grated cheese
browned in oven
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ragout (^ over o) seasoned meat or fish stew w/ veggies 0 porkchoppony Mon, 01 Dec 2008 21:49:03 GMT view revision history
roquefore french blue cheese made from ewes milk 0 porkchoppony Mon, 01 Dec 2008 21:46:36 GMT view revision history
mayonnaise dressing made of beaten raw egg yolk oil
lemon juice
or vinegar
seasonings
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champagne sparkling wine used for special occaisions 0 porkchoppony Mon, 01 Dec 2008 21:46:36 GMT view revision history
brioche soft roll or bun made of eggs flour and yeast 0 porkchoppony Mon, 01 Dec 2008 21:46:36 GMT view revision history
puree (accent over e) food prepared by straining or blending 0 porkchoppony Mon, 01 Dec 2008 21:44:35 GMT view revision history
cidre apple drink prodeced in Normandy 0 porkchoppony Mon, 01 Dec 2008 21:44:35 GMT view revision history
bouillon clear thin broth
made by simmering chicken or beef with water and seasonings
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eclaire pastry filled with cream and frosted with choclate 0 porkchoppony Mon, 01 Dec 2008 21:44:35 GMT view revision history
pate ade foie gras paste made of goose liver
pork fat
onions
mushrooms
and often truffles
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bistrot small informal restaurant which serves wine 0 porkchoppony Mon, 01 Dec 2008 21:42:52 GMT view revision history
entree formal meal
course served beofre main coucse
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quiche lorraine dish prepared in pie crust with filling composed of eggs, cheese, onions, and ham or bacon 0 porkchoppony Mon, 01 Dec 2008 21:42:52 GMT view revision history

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