Glossary P
Palombe is the French word for "Wood Pigeon", or "Wild Pigeon". The meat of the Palombre is low in fat , it contains only 2% fat or ten times less than beef. It is low in calories (108 cal. per 100 g.) and ideal for people who has to be on a low fat and low calorie diet. They are made into such dishes as Salmis de Palombe, Palombres a la Bearnaise and Palombes aux Raisins.
Palombes can also cook in the oven, wrapped in bacon fat and watered often during cooking.
Plat Principal is the French term that refers to "main dish" or "main course" .
In French restaurants, Plat Principat usually has a section for section and for meat and main courses are usually served with some vegetables.