garni
Americanadjective
Example Sentences
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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
The Algonquins had named the territory he lived in Great Water, michi garni.
From "Song of Solomon" by Toni Morrison
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
Tie herbs and greens in cheesecloth as a "bouquet garni," so you won't inadvertently remove them during the skimming.
From The Perdue Chicken Cookbook by Perdue, Mitzi
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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