JABRON () - Steamed potatoes, thickly sliced and served with cream and garlic.

JAMBONETTE (schzam-bon-ay) - A terrine of chopped meat removed from the chicken leg, mixed with herbs and spices, and then replaced back into the chicken leg skin and slow roasted.

JOHN DORY () - Found in European waters, this incredibly odd-looking fish has an oval, flat body and a large, spiny head. The John Dory's flesh is delicate and mild and can be cooked in a variety of ways including grilling, sautéing and poaching.

JUS (schzoo) - The French word for "juice", which can refer to both fruit and vegetable juices, as well as the natural juices exuded from meat. Jus de Citron is "orange juice" while Jus de Viande means "juices from the meat". A dish (usually meat) that is served au jus is presented with its own natural juices.