bé·cha·mel

[bey-shuh-mel; French bey-sha-mel]
noun
a white sauce, sometimes seasoned with onion and nutmeg.
Also called bechamel sauce.


Origin:
1790–1800; named after Louis, Marquis de Béchamel (steward of Louis XIV of France), its originator

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bechamel
1796, named for Louis XIV's steward, Louis de Béchamel, marquis de Nointel (16301703), who perfected it.
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Now if you look online for recipes, you will find many that propose a bechamel laced with almonds.
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