Tatar refers to a dish made from finely chopped or minced raw ingredients, traditionally high quality beef, but also prepared with fish or vegetarian options such as avocado or vegetables, seasoned fresh and served cold.

Frying means cooking food in hot fat or oil, fully or partially submerged, to create a crispy and golden exterior. The most common example is French fries.

Bouquet garni is a bundle of herbs, typically thyme, bay leaf and parsley, used to flavor soups, stews and sauces.

Hollandaise is one of the five classic French mother sauces. It’s an emulsion of egg yolk and melted butter, often refined with lemon juice or white wine vinegar — and serves as the base for sauces like Béarnaise.