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Glossary

A glossary of common French cooking terms used within this website.

curaçoa

Archaic form of curaçao, an orange flavored liqueur used in cocktails.

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demi-glace

A reduced wine-based sauce for meats and poultry.

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digestif

An alcoholic beverage served after a meal, to aid digestion.

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du jour

Translates ‘of the day’.

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eau sucré

(literally ‘sugar water’) – a lightly sweetened water.

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