"Cooked to the drop of blood." Refers to poultry or game which is just barely cooked.

Cooked in steam. Steamed.

"Cooked in water." Boiled.

"Cooked with a little fire." Cooked slowly. Simmered. Cooked slowly in water or stock.

"To the point", presumably of perfection - cooked medium rare. The French consider this the perfect degree of cooking steak, hence the term. It also describes fruit or cheese which is perfectly ready for eating.

"Cooked blue." Poached when fresh, or even live. Especially applies to trout.

"Cooked in the oven." Baked.

A cone-shaped goat's milk cheese. This small cheese is made on farms and in dairies in Périgord and has a mild flavour. Best from May to February. 45% fat. (AOC).

Chump end of veal. Haunch or rear.