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
Wrap bay leaf, cloves, peppercorns, and thyme in cheesecloth as bouquet garni; tie closed with string.
From The Perdue Chicken Cookbook by Perdue, Mitzi
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
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
Beat this together in a marble mortar, and take a pint of large oysters cut small, two anchovies, a shalot, a bouquet garni, a little mignonette pepper, and the yolks of four eggs.
From Dressed Game and Poultry à la Mode by Salis, Harriet A. de
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