steak au poivre
Americannoun
plural
steaks au poivreEtymology
Origin of steak au poivre
Literally, “steak with pepper”
Example Sentences
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On the menu is uni pasta, hanger steak au poivre and a dry-aged burger with fries, which restaurant critic Bill Addison says doesn’t require any twists because “it’s simply a fantastic burger.”
From Los Angeles Times
Across cities like New York and London, that tradition has evolved into a modern kind of “rustic luxe”: homey duck confit and steak au poivre served under soft lighting and mismatched furniture.
From Salon
It’s planning guest menus that are less polluting to grow and cook than typical French fare: more plants, less steak au poivre.
From New York Times
The Brazilian company’s smart induction cooktop promises to help you make perfect risotto, steak au poivre and caramel toffee, among 200 other recipes.
From Seattle Times
Over dinner, steak au poivre for Kevin and steak frites for Will, they discovered that they both had joined gay sports leagues in D.C. to meet people.
From Washington Post
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