bouquet garni
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noun
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Etymology
Origin of bouquet garni
From French, dating back to 1850–55; see origin at bouquet, garnish
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It is highlighted in dishes like Middle Eastern Tabbouleh and falafel, and is also a key component in a bouquet garni, a bundle of herbs used to season many Mediterranean dishes.
From Washington Times ● Jun. 8, 2023
Put the bones of the hare into a saucepan with two onions sliced, one good-sized carrot, a tiny piece of garlic, two cloves, and a bouquet garni, and one bayleaf.
From Dressed Game and Poultry à la Mode by Salis, Harriet A. de
Farce it with a stuffing made of the flesh of a chicken, three whole eggs, the liver, and a slice of bacon, all finely chopped, mixed and seasoned with pepper, salt, and a bouquet garni.
From Dressed Game and Poultry à la Mode by Salis, Harriet A. de
Make a thickening with flour and butter, and put it into a good gill of veal stock; add a bouquet garni, some small onions and mushrooms.
From Dressed Game and Poultry à la Mode by Salis, Harriet A. de
Put a brace of partridges into a stewpan with butter, two glasses of Chablis, and two glasses of stock, add a bouquet garni, very little garlic, two cloves, salt and pepper; let them simmer gently.
From Dressed Game and Poultry à la Mode by Salis, Harriet A. de
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