Veal is a type of MEAT that comes from young cows. It is a popular ingredient in many dishes, such as MARSALA, which is an Italian dish made with veal, mushrooms, and MARSALA wine; MEAT, which is a general term for any type of animal flesh used as food; Parm, which is a type of Italian cheese often used to top veal dishes; SCHNITZEL, which is a German dish made with breaded and fried veal cutlets; and CUTLET, which is a thin slice of veal that is usually breaded and fried.