croustade
[kroo-stahd]
- a shell of bread or pastry, sometimes of noodles, rice, or mashed potatoes, baked or fried and filled with ragout or the like.
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Origin of croustade
1835–45; < French < Provençal crustado < Latin crustātus, past participle of crustāre to encrust, derivative of crusta crust
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Examples from the Web for croustade
Historical Examples
Fill a croustade with pure of fresh mushrooms, put a poached egg on top, and cover with cream sauce.
The Hotel St. Francis Cook BookVictor Hirtzler
Do not put the filling in until ready to serve, and heat the croustade before adding it.
The Century Cook BookMary Ronald
The mast in the croustade must be made of pte doffice (see plate containing the designs for croustades).
The Gastronomic Regenerator:Alexis Soyer
Serve with rich Espagnole sauce or oyster sauce on a croustade of potato.
Dressed Game and Poultry la ModeHarriet A. de Salis