Definition of veal
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Rich ordered six entrees one night: Three filet mignons, two beef wellingtons and veal parmesan.
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Add the water, beef base, veal demi-glace, pepper and granulated onion.
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This year, U.S. beef and veal production are expected to grow 5 percent to more than 12 million tons, reaching a nine-year high, according to USDA reports.
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Brazil was the world’s largest producer of beef and veal in 2016 and one of the top exporters, according to U.S. Agriculture Department.
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Larger entrees include Cod Santorini and veal, lamb and ricotta meatball ravioli.
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Basil leaves, whole or crumbled, flavor mild meats such as chicken, veal or fish, and most vegetables, the flavor intensifying during cooking.
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Today, the down-to-earth menu continues to offer solid fare like crab cakes, steaks, veal and even sour beef and dumplings.
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Chef Chris Blackwell is emphasizing seasonal ingredients in his lineup, which includes soups, salads, sandwiches, burgers, pizzas, pastas and fancier entrees such as veal osso buco.
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Origin and Etymology of veal
Middle English veel, borrowed from Anglo-French, “calf, veal,” going back to Latin vitellus “small calf,” diminutive of vitulus “calf”; akin to Greek hétalon “yearling,” Old English wether “ram” — more at wether
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Definition of veal
transitive verb
: to kill and dress (a calf) for veal
First Known Use of veal
circa 1901
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: the meat of a young cow (called a calf) that is used for food
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