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À la; au; aux (ah lah; o; o). With; dressed in a certain style; as, smelts à la tartare, which means smelts with tartare sauce.

Au gratin (o gra-tang). Literally, dressed with brown crumbs. In actual practice, also flavored with grated cheese.

Au naturel (o nat-ü-rayl). A term applied to uncooked vegetables, to indicate that they are served in their natural state without sauce or dressing applied. Potatoes au naturel are served cooked; but unpeeled.

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