en pa·pi·llote

[ahn pa-pee-yawt]
French.
(of meat or fish) cooked and served in a wrapping of foil or oiled paper.
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Another option for grilled fruits borrows a page from the savory side of the kitchen, using the en papillote technique.
Cooking something en papillote means wrapping the food in a pouch and baking it in the oven.
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