la Florentine, à la
French for "in the style of Florence (Italy)," and referring to dishes (usually of eggs or fish) that are presented on a bed of spinach and topped with
MORNAY SAUCE. A "Florentine" dish is sometimes sprinkled with cheese and browned lightly in the oven. The Italian term is alla Fiorentina.
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COMPANION, 2nd edition, by Sharon Tyler Herbst.