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Poire Helene is a French dessert that is comprised of a pear poached in vanilla-flavored syrup, then put on ice cream and topped with chocolate sauce.
Poisson d'eau douce is a French term for "freshwater fish".
Poitin refers to a potent alcoholic beverage made from barley, water and sugar. Poitin is popular in Ireland.
Poivrade is a French sauce prepared for game meats, that is made of Mirepoix and game trimmings, crushed peppercorns and herbs, and demi-glace.
Poivre is the French word for "pepper".
Poivre blanc is the French word for "white pepper".