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Tapenade refers to olive paste or puree of crushed anchovies, black olives, capers, garlic, olive oil and herbs used to garnish other dishes or for canapés.

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Terroir Is a French term which means "terrain", that is an expression covering the land and all it produces, so this might indicate the crops produced in a particular region, together with the herbs growing there in abundance; the woodland with its provision for hunting, which might include game birds, wild boar, deer and rabbits and so on.

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Tourer is a French term which means "to turn".

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Tournant is a French term which means a cook who replaces other station cooks; relief cook, swing cook or roundsman - a kitchen staff member who works as needed throughout the kitchen.

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Tourner is a French term which means to give certain vegetables a regular long shape using a knife; and tp mix ingredients together by mixing in a circular motion

Tourner is pronounced "tour-nay"

Truffer is a French term that means to add chopped truffles to a dish, stuffing, or foie gras.

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