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  • Derby cake

    A kind of rolled cookie that originates from Derbyshire is known for its unique use of currants as a key ingredient.  

  • Denver sandwich

    This type of sandwich is commonly known as a “Western sandwich” and is filled with scrambled eggs mixed with small pieces of ham. In addition, green pepper and onion are often added to enhance the taste and texture of the filling.  

  • Demitasse

    This item is commonly referred to as a demitasse, which is a small cup typically used to serve a strong and dark coffee after a meal. Alternatively, the beverage itself can also be called demitasse.  

  • Delmonico steak

    This piece of meat is known as a boneless chuck steak and is located at the end of the loin. Although not as preferred as porterhouse, it is still a delectable option. Interestingly, it acquired its name from a well-known restaurant in New York.  

  • Delicious apple

    This apple variety is well-suited for raw consumption or as a salad ingredient, owing to its moderately sweet, yet insipid flavor, which renders it less than ideal for culinary purposes. Typically displaying a dark red hue, this cultivar is recognizable by the pentagonal protrusions on its base. With an extended season that stretches from October…

  • Delaware grape

    An American type, which was once found in the wild but is now raised in the Eastern region, holds a rank nearly equivalent to that of the Concord species. It features a relatively diminutive size and possesses a reddish hue, while boasting of a delectable taste, which renders it ideal for wine-making purposes.  

  • Deep sea fillet

    A label utilized without discrimination to describe preserved slices of hake, cod, haddock, and other varieties of pale-hued fish that have been treated with salt.  

  • Daube froide

    A savory amalgamation of either bovine or ovine meat, fermented grape juice, and a blend of herbs and spices, presented in a cold state immersed in its own coagulated liquid.  

  • Daube

    A diminutive cut of beef, intricately infused with lard and seasoned, slow-cooked in a pot; alternately, an extensive specimen of aquatic fauna, or portions thereof.  

  • Dashi

    A well-known condiment comprised of dehydrated bonito flakes and H2O. It’s possible to use stock made from fish, fowl, or cow as an alternative.  

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