Pronunciation: /oʊ ˈɡrætən/
noun Au gratin refers to a cooking technique where a dish is topped with breadcrumbs or cheese and then browned in the oven.
A1 I tried a new dish called au gratin at the restaurant.
A2 The au gratin potatoes were delicious and creamy.
B1 The chef prepared a tasty au gratin dish with layers of cheese and breadcrumbs.
B2 The au gratin recipe called for a mix of different cheeses for added flavor.
C1 The au gratin dish was a sophisticated blend of flavors and textures.
C2 The au gratin dish served at the event was a culinary masterpiece.
adjective Au gratin is used to describe a dish that is topped with breadcrumbs or cheese and then browned in the oven.
A1 I ordered the au gratin potatoes at the restaurant.
A2 She made a delicious au gratin cauliflower for dinner.
B1 The chef prepared an au gratin dish using a variety of cheeses.
B2 The au gratin macaroni and cheese was a hit at the potluck.
C1 The au gratin scalloped potatoes were served as a side dish at the fancy dinner party.
C2 The au gratin vegetables were perfectly seasoned and baked to perfection.
formal The restaurant served a delicious cauliflower au gratin as a side dish.
informal I love ordering the cheesy potatoes au gratin whenever we go out to eat.
slang Let's whip up some mac and cheese au gratin for a cozy night in.
figurative Her talent for storytelling was like a literary au gratin, layered with rich details and emotions.
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