Glossary A
a l' americaine is referring to a dish, usually lobster prepared with tomatoes, wine and seasonings.
a l' italienne literally means "in the Italian style" which means dishes cooked with mushrooms, pasta or artichokes or dishes made partly or wholly of pasta, often with cheese and tomato.
A l'Etouffée is the French word which means "smothered" and used to refer to stewed dishes generally cooked slowly in a sealed pot with few water, especially of peas
Likewise, A l'Etouffée refers to a thick and spicy Cajun stew made from crayfish and varieties of vegetables which is served with rice.
A l'Etouffée is ronounced "ah leh-too-fay"