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Cep
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Cep is the English borrowing of French cèpe for B. edulis—same thick-stemmed, sponge-pored luxury mushroom. Name appears in British game and restaurant English. Cook as porcini; dried ceps are pantry gold. Pair with game, pasta, and Madeira. Language variant of the same prize bolete.
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EdulisEnglish NameLuxuryNuttyPremiumRichSeasonal
History
GB
Cep entered English culinary language from French cèpe.
GB
British fine dining menus featured ceps as seasonal luxury.