bouillabaisse

noun bouil·la·baisse \ ˌbü-yə-ˈbās , -ˈbāz , ˈbü-yə-ˌ , -ˌbāz \

Updated on: 20 Mar 2018

Definition of bouillabaisse

1 : a highly seasoned fish stew made with at least two kinds of fish

2 : potpourri 2

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Recent Examples of bouillabaisse from the Web

His kimchi bouillabaisse is based on a South Korean fish stew, and his Korean beef bourguignon is similar to the long, slow French braise.

— florence fabricant, New York Times, "French Techniques and Korean Ingredients Meet Up in Boerum Hill, Brooklyn," 13 Mar. 2018
Her shores were washed with a seething bouillabaisse of fish, her gardens laden with good things; Charolais cattle grazed the fields, chickens from Bresse pecked in farmyards.

— The Economist, "The maker of chefsPaul Bocuse died on January 20th," 25 Jan. 2018
The dinner menu at El Sol includes a bouillabaisse with hints of habanero, while La Cantina, a traditional Mexican bar, serves local drinks and homestyle botanas (appetizers).

— Condé Nast Traveler, "Belmond Maroma Resort & Spa," 20 Oct. 2017
The time out, Willis, or rather, Seagal, is Casey Ryback, a lowly cook, stirring away in the lower decks on his bouillabaisse and edging toward his 20-year retirement when a gang of renegade commandos take over the ship.

— thr staff, The Hollywood Reporter, "'Under Siege': THR's 1992 Review," 9 Oct. 2017
France is a cultural bouillabaisse that surprises travelers with its varied, complex flavors.

— rick steves' europe, The Seattle Times, "How to shop in a French market," 19 Sep. 2017
From a raw bar to simple grilled fish to bouillabaisse, every seafood dish is perfect.

— birmingham magazine, AL.com, "Wine & Dine: the results of 2017 Best of Birmingham," 28 Aug. 2017
For an entrée, consider coq-au-vin, bouillabaisse or the sweet potato and coconut curry over brown rice and lentils.

— linda bladholm, miamiherald, "A ‘bird room’ and roasted duck — this new Miami restaurant is as eclectic as its menu," 15 Aug. 2017
French classics such as bouillabaisse, pate and salad nicoise share space with shrimp lo mein and pasta al pomodoro on the menu.

— lauren delgado, OrlandoSentinel.com, "Travels, other chefs inspire Urbain 40's Tim Keating," 14 June 2017

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