A piece of lamb, ie, meat which has not been cubed prior to cooking, marinated and then stewed in a sealed pot with wine, herbs and vegetables. Haricot beans (US: navy beans) and pork may be included.

A piece of beef, ie, meat which has not been cubed prior to cooking, marinated and then stewed in a sealed pot with wine, herbs and vegetables. Haricot beans (US: navy beans) and pork may be included.

Beef stew

Cheesecloth or butter muslin used for straining.

Spanish or chub mackerel with pinkish, oily flesh, large eyes and spotted skin. It has a lot of fat so it is best grilled, and fresh.

Sturgeon

Adriatic Sturgeon. A rare species of sturgeon found in inshore waters of the Adriatic.

Sterlet. A small and very rare sturgeon, the source of the famed golden caviar, the caviar favoured by the Tsars. The fish itself is ugly and eel-like in appearance and is served baked with vegetables. Found in the Volga and Caspian.