Drink

Apple brandy

Fruit spirit (or fruit brandy) is a distilled beverage produced from mash, juice, wine or residues of edible fruits. the term covers a broad class of spirits produced across the world, and typically excludes beverages made from grapes, which are referred to as plain brandy (when made from distillation from wine) or pomace brandy (when made directly from grape pomace). apples, pears, apricots, plums and cherries are the most commonly used fruits.

Dessert, Sweet

Apple cake

Apple cakes are cakes in which apples feature as a main flavour and ingredient. such cakes incorporate apples in a variety of forms, including diced, pureed, or stewed, and can include common additions like raisins, nuts, and 'sweet' spices such as cinnamon or nutmeg. they are a common and popular dessert worldwide, thanks to millennia of apple cultivation in asia and europe, and their widespread introduction and propagation throughout the americas during the columbian exchange and colonisation. as a result, apple desserts, including cakes, have a huge number of variations. apples are also used in other cakes to add moisture and sweetness, often as a partial substitute for refined sugar.

Drink

Apple cider

Apple cider (also called sweet cider, soft cider, or simply cider) is the name used in the united states and canada for an unfiltered, unsweetened, non-alcoholic beverage made from apples. though typically referred to simply as "cider" in the united states, it is not to be confused with the alcoholic beverage known as cider in other places, which is called "hard cider" in the us. outside of the united states and canada, it is commonly referred to as cloudy apple juice to distinguish it from clearer, filtered apple juice and hard cider. fresh liquid cider is extracted from the whole apple itself, including the apple core, trimmings from apples, and oddly sized or shaped “imperfect” apples, or apple culls. fresh cider is opaque due to fine apple particles in suspension and generally tangier than commercially cooked and filtered apple juice, but this depends somewhat on the variety of apples used. cider is sometimes pasteurized or exposed to uv light to kill bacteria and extend its shelf life, but traditional raw untreated cider is still common. some companies have begun adding preservatives and boiling cider, so that it can be shelf stable and stored without refrigeration. in either form, apple cider is seasonally produced in autumn. it is traditionally served throughout autumn on the halloween, thanksgiving, christmas, and various new year's eve holidays, sometimes heated and mulled.

Dessert, Sweet

Apple dumpling

An apple dumpling is a baked or boiled pastry-wrapped apple. to prepare apple dumplings, apples are peeled, cored and sometimes quartered and placed on a portion of dough. the hole from the core may be filled with cinnamon, butter and sugar and sometimes dried fruit such as raisins, sultanas, or currants. the dough is folded over the apples and sealed. sometimes a spiced sauce is poured over the dumplings which are then baked until tender; the sugar and butter create a sweet sauce. apple dumplings can be served hot, cold, or room temperature for breakfast, dessert, or as a main dish.

Dessert, Sweet

Apple pie

An apple pie is a pie in which the principal filling ingredient is apples. the earliest printed recipe is from england. apple pie is often served with whipped cream, ice cream ("apple pie à la mode"), or cheddar cheese. it is generally double-crusted, with pastry both above and below the filling; the upper crust may be solid or latticed (woven of crosswise strips). the bottom crust may be baked separately ("blind") to prevent it from getting soggy. deep-dish apple pie often has a top crust only. tarte tatin is baked with the crust on top, but served with it on the bottom. apple pie is an unofficial symbol of the united states and one of its signature comfort foods.

Breakfast

Bacon roll

A bacon roll is either: a bacon wrapped food comprising a roll made of bacon with various fillings inside it a bacon sandwich comprising a roll sandwiching bacon inside it

Side, Snack, Appetizer

Baguette

A baguette (; french: [baɡɛt] (listen)) is a long, thin type of bread of french origin that is commonly made from basic lean dough (the dough, though not the shape, is defined by french law). it is distinguishable by its length and crisp crust. a baguette has a diameter of about 5 to 6 centimetres (2–2+1⁄2 inches) and a usual length of about 65 cm (26 in), although a baguette can be up to 1 m (39 in) long. in november 2018, documentation surrounding the "craftsmanship and culture" on making this bread was added to the french ministry of culture's national inventory of intangible cultural heritage. in may 2021, france submitted the baguette for unesco heritage status.

Breakfast

Baguette

A baguette (; french: [baɡɛt] (listen)) is a long, thin type of bread of french origin that is commonly made from basic lean dough (the dough, though not the shape, is defined by french law). it is distinguishable by its length and crisp crust. a baguette has a diameter of about 5 to 6 centimetres (2–2+1⁄2 inches) and a usual length of about 65 cm (26 in), although a baguette can be up to 1 m (39 in) long. in november 2018, documentation surrounding the "craftsmanship and culture" on making this bread was added to the french ministry of culture's national inventory of intangible cultural heritage. in may 2021, france submitted the baguette for unesco heritage status.

Breakfast

Banana bread

Banana bread is a type of bread made from mashed bananas. it is often a moist, sweet, cake-like quick bread; however there are some banana bread recipes that are yeast raised breads.

Main

Bean crock

Slow-cooked pork and bean stew, most authentically containing pig's trotters and onions, cooked in a crock pot

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Bean soup

Similar to bean crock, but not as thick, made with haricot beans, onions, carrots, beef stock, seasoning

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Beef

Beef is the culinary name for meat from cattle (bos taurus). in prehistoric times, humans hunted aurochs and later domesticated them. since that time, numerous breeds of cattle have been bred specifically for the quality or quantity of their meat. today, beef is the third most widely consumed meat in the world, after pork and poultry. as of 2018, the united states, brazil, and china were the largest producers of beef. beef can be prepared in various ways; cuts are often used for steak, which can be cooked to varying degrees of doneness, while trimmings are often ground or minced, as found in most hamburgers. beef contains protein, iron, and vitamin b12. along with other kinds of red meat, high consumption is associated with an increased risk of colorectal cancer and coronary heart disease, especially when processed. beef has a high environmental impact, being a primary driver of deforestation with the highest greenhouse gas emissions of any agricultural product.

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Beef Wellington

Beef wellington is a steak dish of english origin, made out of fillet steak coated with pâté (often pâté de foie gras) and duxelles, wrapped in puff pastry, then baked. some recipes include wrapping the coated meat in a crêpe or parma ham to retain the moisture and prevent it from making the pastry soggy. a whole tenderloin may be wrapped and baked, and then sliced for serving, or the tenderloin may be sliced into individual portions prior to wrapping and baking.

Drink

Beer

Beer is one of the oldest and most widely consumed alcoholic drinks in the world, and the third most popular drink overall after water and tea. it is produced by the brewing and fermentation of starches, mainly derived from cereal grains—most commonly from malted barley, though wheat, maize (corn), rice, and oats are also used. during the brewing process, fermentation of the starch sugars in the wort produces ethanol and carbonation in the resulting beer. most modern beer is brewed with hops, which add bitterness and other flavours and act as a natural preservative and stabilizing agent. other flavouring agents such as gruit, herbs, or fruits may be included or used instead of hops. in commercial brewing, the natural carbonation effect is often removed during processing and replaced with forced carbonation.some of humanity's earliest known writings refer to the production and distribution of beer: the code of hammurabi included laws regulating beer and beer parlours, and "the hymn to ninkasi", a prayer to the mesopotamian goddess of beer, served as both a prayer and as a method of remembering the recipe for beer in a culture with few literate people.beer is distributed in bottles and cans and is also commonly available on draught, particularly in pubs and bars. the brewing industry is a global business, consisting of several dominant multinational companies and many thousands of smaller producers ranging from brewpubs to regional breweries. the strength of modern beer is usually around 4% to 6% alcohol by volume (abv), although it may vary between 0.5% and 20%, with some breweries creating examples of 40% abv and above.beer forms part of the culture of many nations and is associated with social traditions such as beer festivals, as well as a rich pub culture involving activities like pub crawling, pub quizzes and pub games. when beer is distilled, the resulting liquor is a form of whisky.

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Bisque

Bisque is a smooth, creamy, highly seasoned soup of french origin, classically based on a strained broth (coulis) of crustaceans. it can be made from lobster, langoustine, crab, shrimp, or crayfish. alongside chowder, bisque is one of the most popular seafood soups.

Dessert, Sweet

Bourdelot

Apple dumpling, may also be made with other types of fruit such as pears

Dessert, Sweet

Bread and butter pudding

Bread and butter pudding is a traditional bread pudding in british cuisine. slices of buttered bread scattered with raisins are layered in an oven dish, covered with an egg custard mixture seasoned with nutmeg, vanilla, or other spices, then baked.

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Bream

Bream ( (listen) ) are species of freshwater and marine fish belonging to a variety of genera including abramis (e.g., a. brama, the common bream), acanthopagrus, argyrops, blicca, brama, chilotilapia, etelis, lepomis, gymnocranius, lethrinus, nemipterus, pharyngochromis, rhabdosargus, scolopsis, or serranochromis. although species from all of these genera are called "bream", the term does not imply a degree of relatedness between them. fish termed "bream" tend to be narrow, deep-bodied species. the name is a derivation of the middle english word breme, of old french origin. the term sea bream is sometimes used for gilt-head bream (sparus aurata), (orata in italy, dorada in spain) or porgies (both family sparidae) or pomfrets (family bramidae) .

Dessert, Sweet

Brownies

A chocolate brownie or simply a brownie is a square or rectangular chocolate baked confection. brownies come in a variety of forms and may be either fudgy or cakey, depending on their density. brownies often, but not always, have a glossy "skin" on their upper crust. they may also include nuts, frosting, cream cheese, chocolate chips, or other ingredients. a variation made with brown sugar and vanilla rather than chocolate in the batter is called a blond brownie or blondie. the brownie was developed in the united states at the end of the 19th century and popularized there during the first half of the 20th century. they are typically eaten by hand, often accompanied by milk, served warm with ice cream (a la mode), topped with whipped cream, or sprinkled with powdered sugar and fudge. in north america, they are common homemade treats and they are also popular in restaurants and coffeehouses.

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Bunny chow

Bunny chow, often referred to simply as a bunny, is a south african fast food dish consisting of a hollowed-out loaf of white bread filled with curry. it originated among indian south africans of durban. throughout various south african communities one can find different versions of the bunny chow, which uses only a quarter loaf of bread and depending on which part of the country you are in, is sometimes called a scambane, kota ("quarter") or shibobo; it is a name that it shares with sphatlho, a south african dish that evolved from the bunny chow.

Side, Snack, Appetizer

Cabbage loaf

Bread baked while wrapped in cabbage leaves

Dessert, Sweet

Carrot cake

Carrot cake (also known as passion cake) is cake that contains carrots mixed into the batter. most modern carrot cake recipes have a white cream cheese frosting. sometimes nuts such as walnuts or pecans are added into the cake batter, as well as spices such as cinnamon, ginger and ground mixed spice. fruit including pineapple, raisins and shredded coconut can also be used to add a natural sweetness.

Side, Snack, Appetizer

Cauliflower cheese

Cauliflower cheese is a traditional british dish. it can be eaten as a main course, for lunch or dinner, or as a side dish. cauliflower cheese consists of pieces of cauliflower lightly boiled and covered with a milk-based cheese sauce, for which a mature cheese (such as cheddar) tends to be preferred. a more elaborate white sauce or cheddar cheese sauce flavoured with english mustard and nutmeg may also be used. the dish is topped with grated cheese (sometimes mixed with bread crumbs) and baked in the oven to finish it.

Breakfast

Cereal

Cereal, formally termed breakfast cereal (and further categorized as cold cereal or warm cereal), is a traditional breakfast food made from processed cereal grains. it is traditionally eaten as part of breakfast, or a snack food, primarily in western societies. although warm cereals like porridge and grits have the longest history, ready-to-eat cold cereals appeared around the late 19th century, and are most often mixed with milk (traditionally cow's milk), but can also be paired with yogurt instead or eaten plain. fruit or nuts are sometimes added. many cereals are produced via extrusion. some companies promote their products for the health benefits that come from eating oat-based and high-fiber cereals. in the united states, cereals are often fortified with vitamins but can still lack many of the vitamins needed for a healthy breakfast. a significant proportion of cereals have a high sugar content ("sugar cereals" or "sugary cereals" in common parlance). some cereals are marketed primarily towards children, feature a cartoon mascot, and may contain a toy or prize. between 1970 and 1998, the number of different types of breakfast cereals in the u.s. more than doubled, from about 160 to around 340; as of 2012, there were roughly 4,945 different types (estimate based on the mass customization of online shopping). in this highly competitive market, cereal companies have developed an ever-increasing number of varieties and flavors (some are flavored like dessert or candy). although many plain wheat-, oat- and corn-based cereals exist, many other varieties are highly sweetened, while some brands include freeze-dried fruit as a sweet element. the breakfast cereal industry has gross profit margins of 40–45%, 90% penetration in some markets, and has had steady and continued growth throughout its history.

Drink

Champagne

Champagne (, french: [ʃɑ̃paɲ]) is a sparkling wine originated and produced in the champagne wine region of france under the rules of the appellation, that demand specific vineyard practices, sourcing of grapes exclusively from designated places within it, specific grape-pressing methods and secondary fermentation of the wine in the bottle to cause carbonation. the grapes pinot noir, pinot meunier, and chardonnay are used to produce almost all champagne, but small amounts of pinot blanc, pinot gris (called fromenteau in champagne), arbane, and petit meslier are vinified as well. champagne became associated with royalty in the 17th, 18th, and 19th centuries. the leading manufacturers made efforts to associate their champagnes with nobility and royalty through advertising and packaging, which led to its popularity among the emerging middle class.

Main

Chancre crab

Cancer pagurus, commonly known as the edible crab or brown crab, is a species of crab found in the north sea, north atlantic ocean, and perhaps the mediterranean sea. it is a robust crab of a reddish-brown colour, having an oval carapace with a characteristic "pie crust" edge and black tips to the claws. a mature adult may have a carapace width up to 25 centimetres (10 inches) and weigh up to 3 kilograms (6+1⁄2 pounds). c. pagurus is a nocturnal predator, targeting a range of molluscs and crustaceans. it is the subject of the largest crab fishery in western europe, centred on the coasts of the british isles, with more than 60,000 tonnes caught annually.

Dessert, Sweet

Cheesecake

Cheesecake is a sweet dessert consisting of one or more layers. the main, and thickest, layer consists of a mixture of a soft, fresh cheese (typically cottage cheese, cream cheese or ricotta), eggs, and sugar. if there is a bottom layer, it most often consists of a crust or base made from crushed cookies (or digestive biscuits), graham crackers, pastry, or sometimes sponge cake. cheesecake may be baked or unbaked (and is usually refrigerated). cheesecake is usually sweetened with sugar and may be flavored in different ways. vanilla, spices, lemon, chocolate, pumpkin, or other flavors may be added to the main cheese layer. additional flavors and visual appeal may be added by topping the finished dessert with fruit, whipped cream, nuts, cookies, fruit sauce, chocolate syrup, or other ingredients.

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Chicken

The chicken (gallus domesticus) is a domesticated junglefowl species, with attributes of wild species such as the grey and the ceylon junglefowl that are originally from southeastern asia. rooster or cock is a term for an adult male bird, and a younger male may be called a cockerel. a male that has been castrated is a capon. an adult female bird is called a hen and a sexually immature female is called a pullet. originally raised for cockfighting or for special ceremonies, chickens were not kept for food until the hellenistic period (4th–2nd centuries bc). humans now keep chickens primarily as a source of food (consuming both their meat and eggs) and as pets. chickens are one of the most common and widespread domestic animals, with a total population of 23.7 billion as of 2018, up from more than 19 billion in 2011. there are more chickens in the world than any other bird. there are numerous cultural references to chickens – in myth, folklore and religion, and in language and literature. genetic studies have pointed to multiple maternal origins in south asia, southeast asia, and east asia, but the clade found in the americas, europe, the middle east and africa originated from the indian subcontinent. from ancient india, the chicken spread to lydia in western asia minor, and to greece by the 5th century bc. fowl have been known in egypt since the mid-15th century bc, with the "bird that gives birth every day" having come from the land between syria and shinar, babylonia, according to the annals of thutmose iii.

Side, Snack, Appetizer

Chips

French fries (north american english), chips (british english), finger chips (indian english), french-fried potatoes, or simply fries, are batonnet or allumette-cut deep-fried potatoes, disputed origin from belgium and france. they are prepared by cutting potatoes into even strips, drying them, and frying them, usually in a deep fryer. pre-cut, blanched, and frozen russet potatoes are widely used, and sometimes baked in a regular or convection oven; air fryers are small convection ovens marketed for frying potatoes. french fries are served hot, either soft or crispy, and are generally eaten as part of lunch or dinner or by themselves as a snack, and they commonly appear on the menus of diners, fast food restaurants, pubs, and bars. they are often salted and may be served with ketchup, vinegar, mayonnaise, tomato sauce, or other local specialities. fries can be topped more heavily, as in the dishes of poutine or chili cheese fries. french fries can be made from sweet potatoes instead of potatoes. a baked variant, oven fries, uses less or no oil.

Dessert, Sweet

Chocolate cake

Chocolate cake or chocolate gâteau (from french: gâteau au chocolat) is a cake flavored with melted chocolate, cocoa powder, or both.

Drink

Cider

Cider ( sy-dər) is an alcoholic beverage made from the fermented juice of apples. cider is widely available in the united kingdom (particularly in the west country) and the republic of ireland. the uk has the world's highest per capita consumption, as well as the largest cider-producing companies. ciders from the south west of england are generally stronger. cider is also popular in many commonwealth countries, such as india, canada, australia, and new zealand. as well as the uk and its former colonies, cider is popular in portugal (mainly in minho and madeira), france (particularly normandy and brittany), northern italy (piedmont and friuli), and northern spain (especially the principality of asturias and the basque country). central europe also has its own types of cider with rhineland-palatinate and hesse producing a particularly tart version known as apfelwein. in the u.s., varieties of fermented cider are often called hard cider to distinguish alcoholic cider from non-alcoholic apple cider or "sweet cider", also made from apples. in canada, cider cannot contain less than 2.5% or over 13% absolute alcohol by volume.the juice of most varieties of apple, including crab apples, can be used to make cider, but cider apples are best. the addition of sugar or extra fruit before a second fermentation increases the ethanol content of the resulting beverage. cider alcohol content varies from 1.2% to 8.5% abv or more in traditional english ciders, and 3.5% to 12% in continental ciders. in uk law, it must contain at least 35% apple juice (fresh or from concentrate), although camra (the campaign for real ale) says that "real cider" must be at least 90% fresh apple juice. in the us, there is a 50% minimum. in france, cider must be made solely from apples.in 2014, a study found that a 1-us-pint (470 ml) bottle of mass-market cider contained five teaspoons (20.5 g) of sugar, nearly the amount the who recommends as an adult's daily allowance of added sugar, and 5–10 times the amount of sugar in lager or ale.perry is a similar product to cider made from fermented pear juice. when distilled, cider turns into fruit brandy.

Drink

Cocktail

A cocktail is an alcoholic mixed drink. most commonly, cocktails are either a combination of spirits, or one or more spirits mixed with other ingredients such as tonic water, fruit juice, flavored syrup, or cream. cocktails vary widely across regions of the world, and many websites publish both original recipes and their own interpretations of older and more famous cocktails.

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Cod

Cod is the common name for the demersal fish genus gadus, belonging to the family gadidae. cod is also used as part of the common name for a number of other fish species, and one species that belongs to genus gadus is commonly not called cod (alaska pollock, gadus chalcogrammus). the two most common species of cod are the atlantic cod (gadus morhua), which lives in the colder waters and deeper sea regions throughout the north atlantic, and the pacific cod (gadus macrocephalus), found in both eastern and western regions of the northern pacific. gadus morhua was named by linnaeus in 1758. (however, g. morhua callarias, a low-salinity, nonmigratory race restricted to parts of the baltic, was originally described as gadus callarias by linnaeus.) cod is popular as a food with a mild flavour and a dense, flaky, white flesh. cod livers are processed to make cod liver oil, a common source of vitamin a, vitamin d, vitamin e, and omega-3 fatty acids (epa and dha). young atlantic cod or haddock prepared in strips for cooking is called scrod. in the united kingdom, atlantic cod is one of the most common ingredients in fish and chips, along with haddock and plaice.

Drink

Coffee

Coffee is a brewed drink prepared from roasted coffee beans, the seeds of berries from certain flowering plants in the coffea genus. from the coffee fruit, the seeds are separated to produce a stable, raw product: unroasted green coffee. the seeds are then roasted, a process which transforms them into a consumable product: roasted coffee, which is ground into fine particles that are typically steeped in hot water before being filtered out, producing a cup of coffee. coffee is darkly colored, bitter, slightly acidic and has a stimulating effect in humans, primarily due to its caffeine content. it is one of the most popular drinks in the world and can be prepared and presented in a variety of ways (e.g., espresso, french press, caffè latte, or already-brewed canned coffee). it is usually served hot, although chilled or iced coffee is common. sugar, sugar substitutes, milk or cream are often used to lessen the bitter taste or enhance the flavor. it may be served with coffee cake or another sweet dessert, like doughnuts. a commercial establishment that sells prepared coffee beverages is known as a coffeehouse or coffee shop (not to be confused with dutch coffeeshops selling cannabis). clinical research indicates that moderate coffee consumption is benign or mildly beneficial as a stimulant in healthy adults, with continuing research on whether long-term consumption has positive or negative effects.though coffee is now a global commodity, it has a long history tied closely to food traditions around the red sea. the earliest credible evidence of the drinking of coffee in the form of the modern beverage appears in modern-day yemen from the mid-15th century in sufi shrines, where coffee seeds were first roasted and brewed in a manner similar to current methods. the yemenis procured the coffee beans from the ethiopian highlands via coastal somali intermediaries and began cultivation. by the 16th century, the drink had reached the rest of the middle east and north africa, later spreading to europe. in the 20th century, coffee became a much more global commodity, creating different coffee cultures around the world. the two most commonly grown coffee bean types are c. arabica and c. robusta. coffee plants are cultivated in over 70 countries, primarily in the equatorial regions of the americas, southeast asia, the indian subcontinent, and africa. as of 2018, brazil was the leading grower of coffee beans, producing 35% of the world total. coffee is a major export commodity as the leading legal agricultural export for numerous countries. it is one of the most valuable commodities exported by developing countries. green, unroasted coffee is the most traded agricultural commodity and one of the most traded commodities overall, second only to petroleum. despite the sales of coffee reaching billions of dollars, those actually producing the beans are disproportionately living in poverty. critics also point to the coffee industry's negative impact on the environment and the clearing of land for coffee-growing and water use. the environmental costs and wage disparity of farmers are causing the market for fair trade and organic coffee to expand.

Side, Snack, Appetizer

Coleslaw

Coleslaw (from the dutch term koolsla meaning 'cabbage salad'), also known as cole slaw, or simply as slaw, is a side dish consisting primarily of finely shredded raw cabbage with a salad dressing or condiment, commonly either vinaigrette or mayonnaise. coleslaw prepared with vinaigrette may benefit from the long lifespan granted by pickling.

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Conger eel

Conger ( kong-gər) is a genus of marine congrid eels. it includes some of the largest types of eels, ranging up to 2 m (6 ft) or more in length, in the case of the european conger. large congers have often been observed by divers during the day in parts of the mediterranean sea, and both european and american congers are sometimes caught by fishermen along the european and north american atlantic coasts. the life histories of most conger eels are poorly known. based on collections of their small leptocephalus larvae, the american conger eel has been found to spawn in the southwestern sargasso sea, close to the spawning areas of the atlantic freshwater eels. "conger" or "conger eel" is sometimes included in the common names of species of the family congridae, including members of this genus.

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Conger soup

Conger ( kong-gər) is a genus of marine congrid eels. it includes some of the largest types of eels, ranging up to 2 m (6 ft) or more in length, in the case of the european conger. large congers have often been observed by divers during the day in parts of the mediterranean sea, and both european and american congers are sometimes caught by fishermen along the european and north american atlantic coasts. the life histories of most conger eels are poorly known. based on collections of their small leptocephalus larvae, the american conger eel has been found to spawn in the southwestern sargasso sea, close to the spawning areas of the atlantic freshwater eels. "conger" or "conger eel" is sometimes included in the common names of species of the family congridae, including members of this genus.

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Cottage pie

Shepherd's pie, cottage pie, or in its french version hachis parmentier is a savoury dish of cooked minced meat topped with mashed potato and baked. the meat used may be either previously cooked or freshly minced. the usual meats are beef or lamb. the two english terms have been used interchangeably since they came into use in the late 18th and the 19th century, although some writers insist that a shepherd's pie should contain lamb or mutton, and a cottage pie, beef.

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Crab cake

A crab cake is a variety of fishcake that is popular in the united states. it is composed of crab meat and various other ingredients, such as bread crumbs, mayonnaise, mustard (typically prepared mustard, but sometimes mustard powder), eggs, and seasonings. the cake is then sautéed, baked, grilled, deep fried, or broiled. crab cakes are traditionally associated with the area surrounding the chesapeake bay, in particular the states of maryland and virginia. although the earliest use of the term "crab cake" is commonly believed to date to crosby gaige's 1939 publication new york world's fair cook book in which they are described as "baltimore crab cakes," earlier usages can be found such as in thomas j. murrey's book cookery with a chafing dish published in 1891.crab cakes are particularly popular along the coast of the mid-atlantic and south atlantic states, where the crabbing industry thrives. they can also be commonly found in new england, the gulf coast, the pacific northwest, and the northern california coast. while meat from any species of crab may be used, the blue crab, whose native habitat includes the chesapeake bay, is the traditional choice and generally considered to be the best tasting. in the pacific northwest and northern california, the dungeness crab is a popular ingredient for crab cakes, and the cakes are prepared at many restaurants throughout the region. many restaurants and fish markets advertise their crab cake product as "maryland crab cake" or "maryland-style" crab cake, which implies the crabmeat is the domestically-sourced blue crab; however, a 2015 dna study showed it is a widespread practice to substitute cheaper blue swimmer crab, which is imported, usually from asia. the foreign product is often harvested using methods and practices that would be considered unsustainable in the united states, where the crabbing industry is carefully regulated to ensure sustainability.

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Crab salad

Main

Crab sandwich

Side, Snack, Appetizer

Cream tea

A cream tea (also known as a devon cream tea, devonshire tea, or cornish cream tea) is a form of afternoon tea, consisting of tea served with a combination of scones, clotted cream (or, less authentically, whipped cream), jam, and sometimes butter. cream teas are sold in tea rooms throughout england, especially devon and cornwall, and in some other parts of the commonwealth.

Side, Snack, Appetizer

Crepe

A crêpe or crepe ( (listen) or , french: [kʁɛp] (listen), quebec french: [kʁaɪ̯p] (listen)) is a very thin type of pancake. crêpes originated in brittany, a region in western france, during the 13th century, and are now consumed around the world. crêpes are usually one of two varieties: sweet crêpes (crêpes sucrées) or savoury galettes (crêpes salées). they are often served with a wide variety of fillings such as jam or hazelnut cocoa spread. crêpes can also be flambéed, such as in crêpes suzette.

Breakfast

Croissant

A croissant (uk: , us: , french: [kʁwasɑ̃] (listen)) is a buttery, flaky, french viennoiserie pastry inspired by the shape of the austrian kipferl but using the french yeast-leavened laminated dough. croissants are named for their historical crescent shape, the dough is layered with butter, rolled and folded several times in succession, then rolled into a thin sheet, in a technique called laminating. the process results in a layered, flaky texture, similar to a puff pastry. crescent-shaped breads have been made since the renaissance, and crescent-shaped cakes possibly since antiquity but using brioche dough. kipferls have long been a staple of austrian, and french bakeries and pâtisseries. the modern croissant was developed in the early 20th century when french bakers replaced the brioche dough of the kipferl with a yeast-leavened laminated dough. in the late 1970s, the development of factory-made, frozen, preformed but unbaked dough made them into a fast food that could be freshly baked by unskilled labor. the croissant bakery, notably the la croissanterie chain, was a french response to american-style fast food, and as of 2008, 30–40% of the croissants sold in french bakeries and patisseries were baked from frozen dough.croissants are a common part of a continental breakfast in many european countries.

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Curry

A curry is a dish with a sauce seasoned with spices, mainly associated with south asian cuisine. in southern india, leaves from the curry tree may be included.there are many varieties of curry. in traditional cuisines, the selection of spices for each dish is a matter of national or regional cultural tradition, religious practice, and preference of the chef. such dishes have names that refer to their ingredients, spicing, and cooking methods. outside the indian subcontinent, a curry is a dish from southeast asia which uses coconut milk or spice pastes, commonly eaten over rice. curries may contain fish, meat, poultry, or shellfish, either alone or in combination with vegetables. others are vegetarian. dry curries are cooked using small amounts of liquid, which is allowed to evaporate, leaving the other ingredients coated with the spice mixture. wet curries contain significant amounts of sauce or gravy based on broth, coconut cream or coconut milk, dairy cream or yogurt, or legume purée, sautéed crushed onion, or tomato purée. curry powder, a commercially prepared mixture of spices marketed in the west, was first exported to britain in the 18th century when indian merchants sold a concoction of spices, similar to garam masala, to the british colonial government and army returning to britain.

Side, Snack, Appetizer

Dairy from Jersey cows

Milk, butter, cream, yoghurt, cheese, ice cream

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Fish

Grilled, stew, fish and chips, fish cakes

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Fish and chips

Fish and chips is a popular hot dish consisting of fried fish in crispy batter, served with chips. the dish originated in england, where these two components had been introduced from separate immigrant cultures; it is not known who created the culinary fusion that became the emblematic british meal. often considered britain's national dish, fish and chips is a common take-away food in the united kingdom and numerous other countries, particularly in english-speaking and commonwealth nations.fish and chip shops first appeared in the uk in the 1860s, and by 1910, there were over 25,000 fish and chip shops across the uk. by the 1930s there were over 35,000 shops, but the trend reversed, and by 2009 there were only approximately 10,000. the british government safeguarded the supply of fish and chips during the first world war, and again in the second world war; it was one of the few foods in the uk not subject to rationing during the wars.

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Fishcake

A fishcake (sometimes written as fish cake) is a culinary dish consisting of filleted fish or other seafood minced or ground, mixed with a starchy ingredient, and fried until golden. asian-style fishcakes usually contain fish with salt, water, flour and egg. they can include a combination of fish paste and surimi. european-style fishcakes are similar to a croquette, consisting of filleted fish or other seafood with potato patty, sometimes coated in breadcrumbs or batter. fishcakes as defined in the oxford dictionary of food and nutrition are chopped or minced fish mixed with potato, egg and flour with seasonings of onions, peppers and sometimes herbs.the fishcake has been seen as a way of using up leftovers that might otherwise be thrown away. in mrs beeton's 19th century publication book of household management, her recipe for fishcakes calls for "leftover fish" and "cold potatoes". more modern recipes have added to the dish, suggesting ingredients such as smoked salmon and vegetables.

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Fish pie

Fish pie, also known as fisherman's pie, is a traditional british dish.

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Fish sandwich

A fish sandwich is, most generally, any kind of sandwich made with fish. the term is frequently used to describe food made with breaded, fried fish, which are commonly found in fast food venues.in american english, a sandwich is any two pieces of bread with filling, including rolls and buns; in british english (and also some other national english varieties such as those of australia and new zealand), the word sandwich is defined more narrowly, to require the pieces of bread to be sliced from a loaf, and a roll or bun with filling would not generally be called a sandwich. thus, what would be considered a fish sandwich in the us may not be considered a sandwich at all in some other english-speaking countries, if it is on a roll or bun as opposed to sliced bread. in australia, a piece of whole fried fish served on hamburger-style bun would be called a fish burger; that would not generally be considered to be burger in american english, since in american english a burger requires a patty made of ground meat, so something could only be a fish burger if it contained a patty made of ground fish. examples include: fish finger sandwich, a sandwich made with fish fingers popular in britain where it is a comfort food. tuna sandwich, usually made from canned tuna combined with other ingredients, and which has been called "the mainstay of almost everyone's american childhood". salmon burger, a type of fishcake made mostly from salmon in the style of a hamburger, common in alaska where they are routinely offered as an alternative to beef hamburgers. fried fish sandwiches such as the filet-o-fish (from mcdonald's) and bk big fish (burger king). fischbrötchen, a sandwich made with fish and other components commonly eaten in northern germany, due to the region's proximity to the north sea and baltic sea.

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Fish stew

Fish soup is a food made by combining fish or seafood with vegetables and stock, juice, water, or another liquid. hot soups are additionally characterized by boiling solid ingredients in liquids in a pot until the flavors are extracted, forming a broth. traditionally, soups are classified into two main groups: clear soups and thick soups. the established french classifications of clear soups are bouillon and consommé. thick soups are classified depending upon the type of thickening agent used: bisques are made from puréed shellfish or vegetables thickened with cream; cream soups may be thickened with béchamel sauce; and veloutés are thickened with eggs, butter, and cream. other ingredients commonly used to thicken soups and broths include rice, lentils, flour, and grains; many popular soups also include carrots and potatoes. fish soups are similar to fish stews, and in some cases there may not be a clear distinction between the two; however, fish soups generally have more liquid than stews.fish soups have been made since early times. some soups are served with large chunks of fish or vegetables left in the liquid, while a broth is a flavored liquid usually derived from simmering a food or vegetable for a period of time in a stock. bisques are heavy cream soups traditionally prepared with shellfish, but can be made with any type of seafood or puree of vegetables or fruits. cream soups are flavored broths thickened with a white sauce. although they may be consumed on their own, or with a meal, the canned, condensed form of cream soup is sometimes used as a quick sauce in a variety of meat and pasta convenience food dishes, such as casseroles. similar to a bisque, chowders are thick soups usually containing seafood and potatoes, milk and cream.

Dessert, Sweet

Flapjack

A flapjack (also known as a muesli bar, cereal bar, oat bar or oat slice) is a baked bar, cooked in a flat oven tin and cut into squares or rectangles, made from rolled oats, fat (typically butter), brown sugar and usually golden syrup.the snack is similar to the north american granola bar.

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Fried chicken

Fried chicken, also known as southern fried chicken, is a dish consisting of chicken pieces that have been coated with seasoned flour or batter and pan-fried, deep fried, pressure fried, or air fried. the breading adds a crisp coating or crust to the exterior of the chicken while retaining juices in the meat. broiler chickens are most commonly used. the first dish known to have been deep fried was fritters, which were popular in the european middle ages. however, the scottish were the first europeans to deep fry their chicken in fat (though without seasoning). meanwhile, many west african peoples had traditions of seasoned fried chicken (though battering and cooking the chicken in palm oil). scottish frying techniques and west african seasoning techniques were combined by enslaved africans and african-americans in the american south.

Breakfast

Fruit

Berries

Drink

Fruit juice

Juice is a drink made from the extraction or pressing of the natural liquid contained in fruit and vegetables. it can also refer to liquids that are flavored with concentrate or other biological food sources, such as meat or seafood, such as clam juice. juice is commonly consumed as a beverage or used as an ingredient or flavoring in foods or other beverages, as for smoothies. juice emerged as a popular beverage choice after the development of pasteurization methods enabled its preservation without using fermentation (which is used in wine production). the largest fruit juice consumers are new zealand (nearly a cup, or 8 ounces, each day) and colombia (more than three quarters of a cup each day). fruit juice consumption on average increases with country income level.

Dessert, Sweet

Fudge

Fudge is a type of sugar candy that is made by mixing sugar, butter and milk, heating it to the soft-ball stage at 240 °f (115 °c), and then beating the mixture while it cools so that it acquires a smooth, creamy consistency. in texture, this crystalline candy falls in between fondant icing and hard caramels.fruits, nuts, chocolate, caramel, candies, sweets, and other flavors are sometimes added inside or on top. fudge is often bought as a gift from a gift shop in tourist areas and attractions.

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Gammon

Gammon is the hind leg of pork after it has been cured by dry-salting or brining, which may or may not be smoked. strictly speaking, a gammon is the bottom end of a whole side of bacon (which includes the back leg), ham is just the back leg cured on its own. like bacon, it must be cooked before it can be eaten; in that sense gammon is comparable to fresh pork meat, and different from dry-cured ham like prosciutto. the term is mostly used in the united kingdom and ireland, while other dialects of english largely make no distinction between gammon and ham. ham hock, gammon hock, or knuckle, is the back end of the joint, and contains more connective tissue and sinew.in the united kingdom and ireland, joints of cooked gammon are often served at christmas. it can be found in most supermarkets either as a full joint or sliced into steaks, which can then be cooked via pan frying in a manner similar to bacon. the word 'gammon' is derived from the middle english word for 'ham', gambon, which is attested since the early 15th century and derived from old north french gambon, itself derived from old french jambon, which is identical to the modern french word for 'ham'. old french jambon is attested since the 13th century and is derived from old french jambe (gambe in old north french) which in turn is derived from the late latin gamba, meaning 'leg/hock of a horse/animal', which can ultimately be traced to greek kampe meaning 'a bending/a joint', which is from proto-indo-european *kamp- (“to bend; crooked”). in some english dialects a similarly derived 'gambol' refers to a 'leg'.

Side, Snack, Appetizer

Garden vegetables

Vegetables commonly sold in stalls along the road with an honesty box for payment

Drink

Ginger beer

Traditional ginger beer is a sweetened and carbonated, usually non-alcoholic beverage. historically it was produced by the natural fermentation of prepared ginger spice, yeast and sugar. current ginger beers are often manufactured rather than brewed, frequently with flavour and colour additives, with artificial carbonation. ginger ales are not brewed. ginger beer's origins date from the colonial spice trade with the orient and the sugar-producing islands of the caribbean. it was popular in britain and its colonies from the 18th century. other spices were variously added and any alcohol content was limited to 2% by excise tax laws in 1855. few brewers have maintained an alcoholic product.ginger beer is still produced at home using a symbiotic colony of yeast and a lactobacillus (bacteria) known as a "ginger beer plant" or from a "ginger bug" starter created from fermenting ginger, sugar, and water.

Side, Snack, Appetizer

Goat cheese

Goat cheese, or chèvre ( or ; from french fromage de chèvre 'goat cheese'), is cheese made from goat's milk. goats were among the first animals to be domesticated for producing food. goat cheese is made around the world with a variety of recipes, giving many different styles of cheese, from fresh and soft to aged and hard.

Drink

Goat milk

Goat milk is the milk of domestic goats. goats produce about 2% of the world's total annual milk supply. some goats are bred specifically for milk. goat milk naturally has small, well-emulsified fat globules, which means the cream will stay in suspension for a longer period of time than cow's milk; therefore, it does not need to be homogenized. eventually, the cream will rise to the top over a period of a few days. if the milk is to be used to make cheese, homogenization is not recommended, as this changes the structure of the milk, affecting the culture's ability to coagulate the milk and the final quality and yield of cheese.dairy goats in their prime (generally around the third or fourth lactation cycle) average—2.7 to 3.6 kg (6 to 8 lb)—of milk production daily—roughly 2.8 to 3.8 l (3 to 4 u.s. qt)—during a ten-month lactation, producing more just after freshening and gradually dropping in production toward the end of their lactation. the milk generally averages 3.5% butterfat.

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Haddock

The haddock (melanogrammus aeglefinus) is a saltwater ray-finned fish from the family gadidae, the true cods. it is the only species in the monotypic genus melanogrammus. it is found in the north atlantic ocean and associated seas where it is an important species for fisheries, especially in northern europe where it is marketed fresh, frozen and smoked; smoked varieties include the finnan haddie and the arbroath smokie.

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Hamburger

A hamburger (or burger for short) is a food consisting of fillings —usually a patty of ground meat, typically beef—placed inside a sliced bun or bread roll. hamburgers are often served with cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles, bacon, or chilis; condiments such as ketchup, mustard, mayonnaise, relish, or a "special sauce", often a variation of thousand island dressing; and are frequently placed on sesame seed buns. a hamburger topped with cheese is called a cheeseburger.the term burger can also be applied to the meat patty on its own, especially in the united kingdom, where the term patty is rarely used, or the term can even refer simply to ground beef. since the term hamburger usually implies beef, for clarity burger may be prefixed with the type of meat or meat substitute used, as in beef burger, turkey burger, bison burger, portobello burger, or veggie burger. in australia and new zealand, a piece of chicken breast on a bun is known as a chicken burger, which would generally not be considered to be a burger in the united states; where it would generally be called a chicken sandwich, but in australian english and new zealand english a sandwich requires sliced bread (not a bun), so it would not be considered a sandwich.hamburgers are typically sold at fast-food restaurants, diners, and specialty and high-end restaurants. there are many international and regional variations of hamburgers.

Drink

Hot chocolate

Hot chocolate, also known as hot cocoa or drinking chocolate, is heated chocolate milk. hot chocolate made with melted chocolate is sometimes called drinking chocolate, characterized by less sweetness and a thicker consistency.the first chocolate drink is believed to have been created by the maya around 2,500–3,000 years ago, and a cocoa drink was an essential part of aztec culture by 1400 ad, by which they referred to as xocōlātl. the drink became popular in europe after being introduced from mexico in the new world and has undergone multiple changes since then. until the 19th century, hot chocolate was used medicinally to treat ailments such as liver and stomach diseases. hot chocolate is consumed throughout the world and comes in multiple variations, including the spiced chocolate para mesa of latin america, the very thick cioccolata calda served in italy and chocolate a la taza served in spain, and the thinner hot cocoa consumed in the united states. prepared hot chocolate can be purchased from a range of establishments, including cafeterias, fast food restaurants, coffeehouses and teahouses. powdered hot chocolate mixes, which can be added to boiling water or hot milk to make the drink at home, are sold at grocery stores and online.

Dessert, Sweet

Ice cream

Ice cream is a sweetened frozen food typically eaten as a snack or dessert. it may be made from milk or cream and is flavoured with a sweetener, either sugar or an alternative, and a spice, such as cocoa or vanilla, or with fruit such as strawberries or peaches. it can also be made by whisking a flavored cream base and liquid nitrogen together. food coloring is sometimes added, in addition to stabilizers. the mixture is cooled below the freezing point of water and stirred to incorporate air spaces and to prevent detectable ice crystals from forming. the result is a smooth, semi-solid foam that is solid at very low temperatures (below 2 °c or 35 °f). it becomes more malleable as its temperature increases. the meaning of the name "ice cream" varies from one country to another. ice cream and gelato, based on cream and milk. frozen yogurt, based on yogurt or kefir. frozen custard, with eggs added to cream and sugar. ice milk. sorbet/slushy, ice pop/popsicle/icicle: water base. examples: frozen cola, frozen lemonade, frozen tea. sherbet, like sorbet but with some milk added.in some countries, such as the united states, "ice cream" applies only to a specific variety, and most governments regulate the commercial use of the various terms according to the relative quantities of the main ingredients, notably the amount of cream. products that do not meet the criteria to be called ice cream are sometimes labelled "frozen dairy dessert" instead. in other countries, such as italy and argentina, one word is used for all variants. analogues made from dairy alternatives, such as goat's or sheep's milk, or milk substitutes (e.g., soy, cashew, coconut, almond milk or tofu), are available for those who are lactose intolerant, allergic to dairy protein, or vegan. ice cream may be served in dishes, for eating with a spoon, or licked from edible wafer cones. ice cream may be served with other desserts, such as apple pie, or as an ingredient in ice cream floats, sundaes, milkshakes, ice cream cakes and even baked items, such as baked alaska.

Dessert, Sweet

Jaffa cake

Jaffa cakes are a cake introduced by mcvitie and price in the uk in 1927 and named after jaffa oranges. the most common form of jaffa cakes are circular, 2+1⁄8 inches (54 mm) in diameter and have three layers: a genoise sponge base, a layer of orange flavoured jam and a coating of chocolate. each cake is 46 calories. jaffa cakes are also available as bars or in small packs, and in larger and smaller sizes. the original jaffa cakes now come in packs of 10, 20, 30, or 40, having been downsized in 2017 from 12 or 24 per pack.because mcvitie's did not register the name "jaffa cakes" as a trademark, other biscuit manufacturers and supermarkets have made similar products under the same name. the product's classification as a cake or biscuit was part of a vat tribunal in 1991, with the court finding in mcvitie's favour that jaffa cakes should be considered cakes and not biscuits for tax purposes. in 2012 they were ranked the best selling cake or biscuit in the united kingdom.

Side, Snack, Appetizer

Jam

Fruit preserves are preparations of fruits whose main preserving agent is sugar and sometimes acid, often stored in glass jars and used as a condiment or spread. there are many varieties of fruit preserves globally, distinguished by method of preparation, type of fruit used, and place in a meal. sweet fruit preserves such as jams, jellies and marmalades are often eaten at breakfast with bread or as an ingredient of a pastry or dessert, whereas more savory and acidic preserves made from "vegetable fruits" such as tomato, squash or zucchini, are eaten alongside savoury foods such as cheese, cold meats, and curries.

Drink

Jersey Apple Brandy Cream

Liqueur

Side, Snack, Appetizer

Jersey black butter

Apple preserves made with apples, cider, liquorice, sugar, lemons, spices, serve with bread, scones, white meats, fruit cake, cheesecake, desserts

Side, Snack, Appetizer

Jersey cow cheese

Side, Snack, Appetizer

Jersey pork sausage

Side, Snack, Appetizer

Jersey Royal Potatoes

The jersey royal is the marketing name of a type of potato grown in jersey which has a protected designation of origin. the potatoes are of the variety known as international kidney and are typically grown as a new potato.

Side, Snack, Appetizer

Jersey sea salt

Dessert, Sweet

Jersey wonders

Twisted, knot-shaped doughnuts, not coated in sugar or filled with jam, popular at fairs and festivals

Drink

La Mare Wine Estate

Main

Lamb

Lamb, hogget, and mutton, generically sheep meat, are the meat of domestic sheep, ovis aries. a sheep in its first year is a lamb and its meat is also lamb. the meat from sheep in their second year is hogget. older sheep meat is mutton. generally, "hogget" and "sheep meat" are not used by consumers outside norway, new zealand, south africa and australia. hogget has become more common in england, particularly in the north (lancashire and yorkshire) often in association with rare breed and organic farming. in south asian and caribbean cuisine, "mutton" often means goat meat. at various times and places, "mutton" or "goat mutton" has occasionally been used to mean goat meat.lamb is the most expensive of the three types and in recent decades sheep meat is increasingly only retailed as "lamb", sometimes stretching the accepted distinctions given above. the stronger-tasting mutton is now hard to find in many areas, despite the efforts of the mutton renaissance campaign in the uk. in australia, the term prime lamb is often used to refer to lambs raised for meat. other languages, for example french, spanish, italian and arabic, make similar or even more detailed distinctions among sheep meats by age and sometimes by sex and diet—for example, lechazo in spanish refers to meat from milk-fed (unweaned) lambs.

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Leek and potato soup

Leek soup (welsh: cawl cennin) is a soup based on potatoes, leeks, broth (usually chicken), and heavy cream. other ingredients used may be salt, pepper, and various spices. generally the potatoes are diced and cooked in broth, while the leeks are chopped and sautéed. after this, all ingredients are combined and stirred. chives may be used for garnish. leek soup is traditionally associated with wales, and is an important item of welsh cuisine. in romania, this soup is popular and known as ciorbă de praz, and in france it is called soupe aux poireaux. one variant of leek soup is vichyssoise, which is generally served cold.

Drink

Lemonade

Lemonade is a sweetened lemon-flavored beverage. there are varieties of lemonade found throughout the world. in north america and south asia, cloudy lemonade dominates. it is traditionally a homemade drink using lemon juice, water, and a sweetener such as cane sugar, simple syrup or honey. in the united kingdom, ireland, central europe and australia, a carbonated lemonade soft drink is more common. despite the differences between the drinks, each is known simply as "lemonade" in countries where it is dominant. the suffix "-ade" may also be applied to other similar drinks made with different fruits, such as limeade, orangeade, or cherryade.

Dessert, Sweet

Lemon drizzle cake

Lemon poundcake topped with a sugar glaze

Drink

Liberation

Main

Limpet

Limpets are a group of aquatic snails that exhibit a conical shell shape (patelliform) and a strong, muscular foot. limpets are members of the class gastropoda, but are polyphyletic, meaning the various groups called "limpets" descended independently from different ancestral gastropods. this general category of conical shell is known as "patelliform" (dish-shaped). all members of the large and ancient marine clade patellogastropoda are limpets. within that clade, the members of the patellidae family in particular are often referred to as "true limpets". other groups, not in the same family, are also called limpets of one type or another, due to the similarity of their shells' shape. examples include the fissurellidae ("keyhole limpet") family, which is part of the vetigastropoda clade (many other members of the vetigastropoda do not have the morphology of limpets) and the siphonariidae ("false limpets"), which use a siphon to pump water over their gills.

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Lobster

Lobsters are a family (nephropidae, synonym homaridae) of large marine crustaceans. lobsters have long bodies with muscular tails, and live in crevices or burrows on the sea floor. three of their five pairs of legs have claws, including the first pair, which are usually much larger than the others. highly prized as seafood, lobsters are economically important, and are often one of the most profitable commodities in coastal areas they populate.commercially important species include two species of homarus (which look more like the stereotypical lobster) from the northern atlantic ocean, and scampi (which look more like a shrimp, or a "mini lobster") — the northern hemisphere genus nephrops and the southern hemisphere genus metanephrops.

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Lobster salad

A mix of lobster, mayonnaise, celery and lemon juice

Main

Lobster thermidor

Lobster thermidor is a french dish of lobster meat cooked in a rich wine sauce, stuffed back into a lobster shell, and browned. the sauce is often a mixture of egg yolks and brandy (such as cognac), served with an oven-browned cheese crust, typically gruyère. the sauce originally contained mustard (typically powdered mustard). due to expensive ingredients and extensive preparation involved, lobster thermidor is usually considered a recipe for special occasions.

Dessert, Sweet

Macaron

A macaron ( mak-ə-ron, french: [makaʁɔ̃] (listen)) or french macaron ( mak-ə-ron) is a sweet meringue-based confection made with egg white, icing sugar, granulated sugar, almond meal, and food colouring. the macaron is traditionally held to have been introduced in france by the italian chef of queen catherine de medici during the renaissance. since the 19th century, a typical parisian-style macaron is presented with a ganache, buttercream or jam filling sandwiched between two such cookies, akin to a sandwich cookie. the confection is characterized by a smooth squared top, a ruffled circumference—referred to as the "crown" or "foot" (or "pied")—and a flat base. it is mildly moist and easily melts in the mouth. macarons can be found in a wide variety of flavours that range from traditional (raspberry, chocolate) to unusual (foie gras, matcha).

Dessert, Sweet

Malasada

A malasada (portuguese: malassada, from "mal-assada" = "badly-baked"; similar to filhós), sometimes called "portuguese fried dough," is a portuguese confection. it is a fried type of doughnut, made of flattened rounds of yeast dough, flavoured with lemon zest and coated with granulated sugar and cinnamon. the traditional portuguese malasadas do not contain holes or any type of filling, but some variations do, especially the ones made in hawaii. some cream fillings include coconut, passion fruit, guava, pineapple and custard. malasadas are often eaten on mardi gras - the day before ash wednesday. in madeira, malasadas are mainly eaten on terça-feira gorda ("fat tuesday" in english; mardi gras in french) which is also the day before lent begins. it is a traditional confection eaten in the azores islands and in madeira during the portuguese carnival (carnival of madeira in the madeira islands). malasadas were created with the intention of using all the lard and sugar in one's home, in preparation for lent (similar to the tradition of the shrove tuesday in the united kingdom, commonly incorrectly called pancake day). this tradition was taken to hawaii, where they celebrate shrove tuesday, known as malasada day, which dates back to the days of the sugarcane plantations of the 19th century when the portuguese (mostly from madeira and the azores) went to hawaii to work in those plantations, bringing their catholic traditions. these workers used up butter and sugar prior to lent by making large batches of malasadas. in some of the portuguese islands, such as s. miguel, malasadas can also be eaten after dipping them in molasses. malasadas are known by other names (for example, filhoses and farturas) depending on the region and island.

Side, Snack, Appetizer

Mashed potatoes

Mashed potato, mashed potatoes (american and canadian english) or mashed taters, colloquially known as mash (british english), is a dish made by mashing boiled potatoes, usually with added milk, butter, salt and pepper. it is generally served as a side dish to meat or vegetables. when the potatoes are only roughly mashed, they are sometimes called smashed potatoes. dehydrated instant mashed potatoes and frozen mashed potatoes are available. mashed potatoes are an ingredient in other dishes, such as dumplings and gnocchi.

Drink

Milk

Jersey milk only, milk cannot be imported to jersey

Drink

Milkshake

A milkshake (sometimes simply called a shake) is a sweet beverage made by blending milk, ice cream, and flavorings or sweeteners such as butterscotch, caramel sauce, chocolate syrup, fruit syrup, or whole fruit into a thick, sweet, cold mixture. it may also be made using a base made from non-dairy products, including plant milks such as almond milk, coconut milk, or soy milk. milkshakes originated in the united states around the turn of the 20th century, and grew in popularity following the introduction of electric blenders in the subsequent two decades. they became a common part of youth popular culture, as ice cream shops were a culturally acceptable meeting place for youth, and milkshakes became symbolic of the innocence of youth.

Dessert, Sweet

Mince pie

A mince pie (also mincemeat pie in new england, and fruit mince pie in australia and new zealand) is a sweet pie of english origin filled with mincemeat, a mixture of fruit and spices. it is traditionally served during the christmas season in much of the english-speaking world. its ingredients are traceable to the 13th century, when returning european crusaders brought with them middle eastern recipes containing meats, fruits, and spices; these contained the christian symbolism of representing the gifts delivered to jesus by the biblical magi. mince pies, at christmastide, were traditionally shaped in an oblong shape, to resemble a manger and were often topped with a depiction of the christ child.the early mince pie was known by several names, including "mutton pie", "shrid pie" and "christmas pie". typically its ingredients were a mixture of minced meat, suet, a range of fruits, and spices such as cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg. served around christmas, the savoury christmas pie (as it became known) was associated with supposed catholic "idolatry" and during the english civil war was frowned on by the puritan authorities. nevertheless, the tradition of eating christmas pie in december continued through to the victorian era, although by then its recipe had become sweeter and its size markedly reduced from the large oblong shape once observed. today the mince pie, usually made without meat (but often including suet or other animal fats), remains a popular seasonal treat enjoyed by many across the united kingdom and ireland.

Drink

Mulled cider

Apple cider (also called sweet cider, soft cider, or simply cider) is the name used in the united states and canada for an unfiltered, unsweetened, non-alcoholic beverage made from apples. though typically referred to simply as "cider" in the united states, it is not to be confused with the alcoholic beverage known as cider in other places, which is called "hard cider" in the us. outside of the united states and canada, it is commonly referred to as cloudy apple juice to distinguish it from clearer, filtered apple juice and hard cider. fresh liquid cider is extracted from the whole apple itself, including the apple core, trimmings from apples, and oddly sized or shaped “imperfect” apples, or apple culls. fresh cider is opaque due to fine apple particles in suspension and generally tangier than commercially cooked and filtered apple juice, but this depends somewhat on the variety of apples used. cider is sometimes pasteurized or exposed to uv light to kill bacteria and extend its shelf life, but traditional raw untreated cider is still common. some companies have begun adding preservatives and boiling cider, so that it can be shelf stable and stored without refrigeration. in either form, apple cider is seasonally produced in autumn. it is traditionally served throughout autumn on the halloween, thanksgiving, christmas, and various new year's eve holidays, sometimes heated and mulled.

Side, Snack, Appetizer

Mushy peas

Mushy peas are dried marrowfat peas which are first soaked overnight in water with sodium bicarbonate (baking soda), and then rinsed in fresh water, after which the peas are gathered in a saucepan, covered with water, and brought to a boil, and then simmered until the peas are softened and mushy. the mush is seasoned with salt and pepper.throughout the british isles (northern england and the midlands in particular) they are a traditional accompaniment to fish and chips. in northern england they are also commonly served as part of a popular snack called pie and peas (akin to the south australian pie floater, but with mushy peas instead of a thick pea soup accompanying the meat pie) and are considered to be a part of traditional british cuisine. they are sometimes also packed into a ball, dipped in batter, deep-fried, and served as a pea fritter. mushy peas can also be bought ready-prepared in tin cans.

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Mussel

Mussel () is the common name used for members of several families of bivalve molluscs, from saltwater and freshwater habitats. these groups have in common a shell whose outline is elongated and asymmetrical compared with other edible clams, which are often more or less rounded or oval. the word "mussel" is frequently used to mean the bivalves of the marine family mytilidae, most of which live on exposed shores in the intertidal zone, attached by means of their strong byssal threads ("beard") to a firm substrate. a few species (in the genus bathymodiolus) have colonised hydrothermal vents associated with deep ocean ridges. in most marine mussels the shell is longer than it is wide, being wedge-shaped or asymmetrical. the external colour of the shell is often dark blue, blackish, or brown, while the interior is silvery and somewhat nacreous. the common name "mussel" is also used for many freshwater bivalves, including the freshwater pearl mussels. freshwater mussel species inhabit lakes, ponds, rivers, creeks, canals, and they are classified in a different subclass of bivalves, despite some very superficial similarities in appearance. freshwater zebra mussels and their relatives in the family dreissenidae are not related to previously mentioned groups, even though they resemble many mytilus species in shape, and live attached to rocks and other hard surfaces in a similar manner, using a byssus. they are classified with the heterodonta, the taxonomic group which includes most of the bivalves commonly referred to as "clams".

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Nut roast

A nut roast or roasted nut loaf is a vegetarian dish consisting of nuts, grains, vegetable oils, broth or butter, and seasonings formed into a firm loaf shape or long casserole dish before roasting and often eaten as an alternative to a traditional british style roast dinner. it is popular with vegetarians at christmas, as well as part of a traditional sunday roast. nut roasts are also made by canadian and american vegetarians and vegans as the main dish for thanksgiving or other harvest festival meals.

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Octopus

People of some cultures eat octopus. the arms and sometimes other body parts are prepared in various ways, often varying by species and/or geography. octopuses are sometimes eaten or prepared alive, a practice that is controversial due to scientific evidence that octopuses experience pain.

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Omelette

In cuisine, an omelette (also spelled omelet) is a dish made from beaten eggs, fried with butter or oil in a frying pan (without stirring as in scrambled egg). it is quite common for the omelette to be folded around fillings such as chives, vegetables, mushrooms, meat (often ham or bacon), cheese, onions or some combination of the above. whole eggs or egg whites are often beaten with a small amount of milk, cream, or water.

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Onion rings

An onion ring, also called a french fried onion ring, is a form of appetizer or side dish in british and american cuisine. they generally consist of a cross-sectional "ring" of onion dipped in batter or bread crumbs and then deep fried; a variant is made with onion paste. while typically served as a side dish, onion rings are often eaten by themselves.

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Ormer

A small shellfish related to abalone, for example, fried, stew, casserole, pickled