Funghi
Girolle
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Girolle is the French market name for golden chanterelles—central to French summer-autumn wild mushroom cookery. Expect apricot scent and clean fruity heat. Butter and parsley; omelette aux girolles. French baskets set quality expectations. Do not drown in cream always—sometimes less is more.
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History
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Girolle became the standard French culinary name for chanterelles.
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Classic French recipes enshrined girolle preparations.
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Girolle seasons still structure French wild mushroom menus.