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béchamel

[ bey-shuh-mel; French bey-sha-mel ]

noun

  1. a white sauce, sometimes seasoned with onion and nutmeg.


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Word History and Origins

Origin of béchamel1

First recorded in 1790–1800; named after Louis, Marquis de Béchamel (steward of Louis XIV of France), its originator

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Example Sentences

Luckily, this recipe features a gluten-free béchamel sauce, a rich layer of eggplant, and gluten-free lasagna noodles.

A chicken broiled either way above described may also be served on a Béchamel or on a cream sauce.

While it is boiling make a Béchamel sauce and turn it over the cauliflowers as soon as dished, and serve as warm as possible.

Pour over one and one-half cups Béchamel Sauce (see Page 85).

Drain on brown paper; serve on hot buttered toast with Béchamel Sauce.

If béchamel does not become white jelly when cold the stock of which it is made is not stiff enough.

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