dauphinoise

American

[doh-fin-wahz] / ˌdoʊ fɪnˈwɑz /

adjective

(especially of potatoes) prepared by slicing and then baking in cream or milk, often au gratin or topped with cheese (used before or after the noun).

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dauphinoise

“Almost like a dauphinoise pithivier,” Paul remarks, stealing a sly glance at Prue in what turns out to be a moment of not-so-subtle foreshadowing for the upcoming technical.

From Salon ● Oct. 28, 2023

I am not terrifically big right now; and as a restaurant critic that is as good as it gets, and down to tedious exercise and saying no to a lot of pommes dauphinoise.

From The Guardian ● Jul. 13, 2019

Then venison and dauphinoise potatoes in a port and dark chocolate sauce.

From The Guardian ● Dec. 14, 2012

The fish, moist and flavorful, also got a creamy bump from a dauphinoise of potatoes.

From New York Times ● Aug. 12, 2010

But his waspishness adds a nice acidity to the mix, even if sometimes he's pilloried for mispronouncing the odd dauphinoise, Nicoise or bruschetta.

From The Guardian ● Jun. 3, 2010

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