Category: G
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Grand-veneur sauce
The sauce being described is a brown sauce that is typically served with venison. It is made with crushed peppercorns, red currant jelly, and cream, giving it a rich and tangy flavor.
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Grand-manrnier
The liqueur being described is a French orange-flavored liqueur that is rich and golden brown in color. It is made from choice, aged Cognac and is a popular ingredient in cocktails and desserts.
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Granadilla
The fruit being described is large and egg-shaped, and grows on a vine that is related to the passion flower. While still green, the acid pulp of the fruit is cooked as a vegetable. When fully ripened, the fruit can be eaten raw or used to make marmalade. Granadilla is the fruit of the passion…
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Grains of paradise
The term in question appears in recipes from a century ago or more, and can refer to either mignonette pepper or, in some cases, to cardamom.
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Goumi berry
The fruit being described is a wild, reddish-orange fruit that is related to the buffalo berry. It has a pleasant, tart flavor that makes it suitable for use in preserves, but it is not recommended to eat raw. In China and Japan, it is commonly used in sauces, pies, and other dishes. However, in the…
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Gouda cheese
There is a variety of Edam cheese that is smooth and solid with a mild flavor. It is coated in red paraffin, which gives it a distinctive appearance. Gouda is a wheel-shaped cheese originating from the Netherlands. Similar in texture and taste to Edam, Gouda is flatter in shape, with a yellow rind and much…
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Gorgonzola cheese
There is a type of cheese that resembles Roquefort in its characteristics. It is creamy white, with blue veins running through it, crumbly in texture, and has a strong, pungent flavor.
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Gopher
The term used in the Southern region for a type of tortoise, also known as a land turtle, that is typically encountered in elevated sandy terrains and pine forests. This particular species is predominantly utilized in stews.
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Goldwasser
This describes a highly impressive and transparent liqueur that includes specks of gold leaf, which settle at the bottom of the bottle but flutter and shine when the container is agitated. Despite its potency, the beverage’s delicate blend of orange and anise flavors remains unaffected by the presence of the gold leaf.
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Golden syrup
This refers to a blend of corn syrup and the residual syrups that are left after sugar has been processed. Golden syrup is a syrup of light color that arises from evaporated cane sugar juice. In Great Britain, this syrup is a popular ingredient utilized for sweetening and enhancing the flavor of cakes and puddings,…