continental cuisine
Old World cooking
Continental cuisine refers to the cooking traditions of mainland Europe, particularly the classic French, Italian, and other Western European styles that emphasize rich sauces, refined techniques, and formal presentation.
The term became popular in mid-20th-century America and Britain to distinguish sophisticated European dining from local fare.
In practice, it often describes upscale restaurant food featuring dishes like beef Wellington, coq au vin, or veal piccata.
The hotel restaurant served continental cuisine with white tablecloths and silver service.
- FrenchOf or from Paris's nation
- bistroInformal small restaurant
- white tableclothPale fabric covering tables
- gourmetConnoisseur of fine cuisine
- saucesLiquid food toppings
butter · wine · crème brûlée · elegant · refined · plating · classical · escargot · pâté · sommelier · silver service · linen · entrée · courses · reduction · herbs · cream · veal
continental cuisineAmerican cuisine
Food traditions from the States
fast food · Asian cuisine · Latin American cuisine · African cuisine · soul food
continental cuisinefast food
Speedy prepared meals
street food · junk food · comfort food · home cooking · pub grub
continental cuisinepeasant food
molecular gastronomy · fusion cuisine · rustic cooking · home-style cooking · indigenous cuisine
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