cornichon
noun
cor·ni·chon
kȯr-nē-ˈshōn 
kȯr-nē-ˈshōⁿ
: a sour gherkin usually flavored with tarragon
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After letting the pickling permeate the whites, add a mixture of mayonnaise, cornichons, horseradish, dill, and mustard.
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Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 21 June 2023
This version from The Ribbon Midtown in New York City gets a tangy twist thanks to a sauce made with two types of vinegar, cornichons and ketchup.
—People Staff, Peoplemag, 25 May 2023
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper Directions Step 1Make Tuna Salad: Combine tuna, celery, parsley, dill, scallions, lemon juice, mayonnaise, cornichons, pickle relish, and mustard in a bowl.
—Charlyne Mattox, Country Living, 2 May 2023
Step 2Combine tuna, mayonnaise, celery, cornichons, scallions, pickle relish, mustard, lemon juice, parsley, and dill in a bowl.
—Christopher Michel, Country Living, 2 May 2023
Make bite-size versions with cornichons.
—Hollyanna McCollom, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Feb. 2023
The pork chop is mighty fine, too, thanks to its thick cut and a drape of cornichon-crisped charcuterie sauce.
—Washington Post, 24 Jan. 2022
Make these monstrous wraps come to life with sliced Cheddar, olives, and cornichon pickles!
—Woman's Day Kitchen, Woman's Day, 25 Aug. 2020
Besides the cheesemaker’s Classic Mount Raclette, a gift box contains one individual-sized melting pan and spatula plus four tea-light candles to slowly melt the cheese, along with a jar of cornichon pickles and a box of Potter’s crackers.
—From Contributors and Staff, Journal Sentinel, 1 Dec. 2022
Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 21 June 2023
This version from The Ribbon Midtown in New York City gets a tangy twist thanks to a sauce made with two types of vinegar, cornichons and ketchup.
—People Staff, Peoplemag, 25 May 2023
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper Directions Step 1Make Tuna Salad: Combine tuna, celery, parsley, dill, scallions, lemon juice, mayonnaise, cornichons, pickle relish, and mustard in a bowl.
—Charlyne Mattox, Country Living, 2 May 2023
Step 2Combine tuna, mayonnaise, celery, cornichons, scallions, pickle relish, mustard, lemon juice, parsley, and dill in a bowl.
—Christopher Michel, Country Living, 2 May 2023
Make bite-size versions with cornichons.
—Hollyanna McCollom, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Feb. 2023
The pork chop is mighty fine, too, thanks to its thick cut and a drape of cornichon-crisped charcuterie sauce.
—Washington Post, 24 Jan. 2022
Make these monstrous wraps come to life with sliced Cheddar, olives, and cornichon pickles!
—Woman's Day Kitchen, Woman's Day, 25 Aug. 2020
Besides the cheesemaker’s Classic Mount Raclette, a gift box contains one individual-sized melting pan and spatula plus four tea-light candles to slowly melt the cheese, along with a jar of cornichon pickles and a box of Potter’s crackers.
—From Contributors and Staff, Journal Sentinel, 1 Dec. 2022
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“Cornichon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cornichon. Accessed 24 Apr. 2024.
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