Cordon Bleu
[kor-dohn-BLUH]
1. A French term (literally translated as “blue ribbon”) that referred originally to an award given to women chefs for culinary excellence. The term now can apply to any superior cook. 2. The term also refers to a dish – chicken (or veal) cordon bleu – in which a thin scallop of veal or chicken is topped with a thin slice each of prosciutto or other ham and Gruyère or other Swiss cheese, then another meat scallop. The stacked meats and cheese are then breaded and sautéed until golden.
Osso Bucosliced veal knuckle or shin bone cooked with olive oil and wine and tomatoes and served with rice or vegetables.
Alternative spelling Osso Bucco
Ossobuco
[AW-soh BOO-koh, OH-soh BOO-koh]
An Italian dish made of veal shanks braised with olive oil, white wine, stock, onions, tomatoes, garlicThe ‘heat’ in garlic is said to stir sexual desires. Make sure you and your partner share it together. Garlic has been used for centuries to cure everything from the common cold to heart ailments. This is a good time for moderation. Enjoy a pasta with a lightly garlicky sauce and it and lead up to something spicy in the bedroom later., anchovies, carrots, celery and lemon peel. Traditionally, osso bucosliced veal knuckle or shin bone cooked with olive oil and wine and tomatoes and served with rice or vegetables.
Alternative spelling Osso Bucco is garnished with GREMOLATA and served accompanied by RISOTTO.
Parmigiana
[pahr-muh-ZHAH-nuh]
A term describing food that is made or cooked with PARMESAN CHEESE. For instance, veal parmigiana is a pounded veal cutletVeal cutlets are thin, boneless, very lean slices from the leg. They are usually prepared by braising or panfrying dipped in an egg-milk solution and then into a mixture of bread crumbs, grated Paremesan cheese and seasonings. The cutlet is then sautéed and covered with a tomato sauce. Eggplant parmigiana consists of eggplant slices prepared in the same manner. Slices of MOZZARELLA CHEESE are sometimes melted on top of the food prior to adding the tomato sauce .
Scaloppinesauteed veal cutlets that have been pounded thin and coated with flour. The veal used is generally taken from a muscle and is cut across the grain and trimmed of any fat. This makes veal scallopine a very low calorie cut of meat.
[skah-luh-PEE-nee ska-luh-PEE-nee]
A term in Italian cookery describing a thin SCALLOP of meat (most often veal), usually prepared by dredging the meat in flour before sautéing it. Scaloppinesauteed veal cutlets that have been pounded thin and coated with flour. The veal used is generally taken from a muscle and is cut across the grain and trimmed of any fat. This makes veal scallopine a very low calorie cut of meat. dishes are generally served with a sauce based on wine or tomatoes.
Alterantive spellings: Scallopinisauteed veal cutlets that have been pounded thin and coated with flour. The veal used is generally taken from a muscle and is cut across the grain and trimmed of any fat. This makes veal scallopine a very low calorie cut of meat., Scallopine, Scaloppini
Veal OrloffCount Gregory Orloff, paramour of Catherine The Great, is often cited as the source of this dish but it more likely comes from noted 19th century chef, Urbain Dubois, who is said to have created it for his veal-hating employer, Prince Nicolas Orloff, minister to Tsar Nicolas I. That would explain the multiple sauces and seasoning inherent in the dish.
[or-lawf]
This classic presentation begins with a braised loin of veal carved into even horizontal slices. Each slice is spread with a thin layer of pureed sautéed mushrooms and onions. The coated slices are stacked back in place and tied together to reform the loin. Then the layered loin is smothered with additional mushroom-onion puree, topped with BÉCHAMEL SAUCE and grated Parmesan cheese and oven-browned for about 10 minutes.
Veal OscarThis dish is attributed to Sweden’s King Oscar II (1829-1907) who was very fond of this combination of veal, white asparagusGiven it's phallic shape, asparagus is frequently enjoyed as an aphrodisiac food. Feed your lover boiled or steamed spears for a sensuous experience. The Vegetarian Society suggests "eating asparagus for three days for the most powerful affect"., lobster and béarnaise sauce. Sometimes this dish is made with chicken or crab.
(Veal Oskar)
[OS-kuhr]
Said to have been named in honor of Sweden’s King Oscar II, who was especially partial to its ingredients, this dish consists of sautéed veal cutlets topped with crab or CRAYFISH meat and BÉARNAISE SAUCE. Veal OscarThis dish is attributed to Sweden’s King Oscar II (1829-1907) who was very fond of this combination of veal, white asparagusGiven it's phallic shape, asparagus is frequently enjoyed as an aphrodisiac food. Feed your lover boiled or steamed spears for a sensuous experience. The Vegetarian Society suggests "eating asparagus for three days for the most powerful affect"., lobster and béarnaise sauce. Sometimes this dish is made with chicken or crab.
is finished with a garnish of asparagusGiven it's phallic shape, asparagus is frequently enjoyed as an aphrodisiac food. Feed your lover boiled or steamed spears for a sensuous experience. The Vegetarian Society suggests "eating asparagus for three days for the most powerful affect". spears.
Veal Piccata
[pih-KAH-tuh]
Hailing from Italy, this classic dish consists of a seasoned and floured veal ESCALOPE that is quickly sautéed and served with a sauce made from the pan drippings, lemon juice and chopped parsley. Chicken is also sometimes prepared in this manner.
VealRecipes.com Dictionary of terms used
ballotine - Meat, fish or fowl that has been boned, stuffed, rolled and tied in the shape of a bundle. It is then braised or roasted and is normally served hot but can be served cold.
banana - The banana flower has a marvelous phallic shape and is partially responsible for popularity of the banana as an aphrodisiac food. An Islamic myth tells the tale that after Adam and Eve succumbed to the “Apple” they started covering their “nudity” with banana leaves rather than fig. From a more practical standpoint bananas are rich in potassium and B vitamins, necessities for sex hormone production.
Basil - Is said to stimulate the sex drive and boost fertility. It is also said to produce a general sense of well being for body and mind.
blanquette - A rich, creamy stew made with veal, chicken or lamb, button mushrooms and small white onions. The name comes from the French word blanc , meaning "white."
braciole - In Italian American cuisine, braciole ( is the name given to thin slices of meat that are rolled with cheese and bread crumbs and fried.
Broccoli Rabe - The ground seeds of various plants in the brassica family were believed to increase virility. In the case of broccoli rabe its more likely a myth created to get people to eat this bitter vegetable.
broil - To cook by direct radiant heat, as over a grill or under an electric element.
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