bouillabaisse

bouil·la·baisse | \ ˌbü-yə-ˈbās

How to pronounce bouillabaisse (audio)

, -ˈbāz; ˈbü-yə-ˌbās, -ˌbāz \

Definition of bouillabaisse

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

2 : potpourri sense 2

Examples of bouillabaisse in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web French 101 — This demonstration by Staci Joerrs will show how to make classics: bouillabaisse, quiche lorraine, crepes with spinach and roquefort, bouef Bourguignon. — Carol Deptolla, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Gift ideas? How about a Milwaukee-area cooking class?," 10 Dec. 2019 Thanks to the brothy, thicker-than-bouillabaisse, thinner-than-sauce situation in which the fish is poached, the fillets simply cannot overcook. — Alison Roman, New York Times, "Foolproof Fish Isn’t a Myth," 17 June 2019 The menu will also feature a few family-size platters, including whole grilled fish, a large cut of steak and a seafood stew of the day (cioppino, bouillabaisse). — Michael Mayo, sun-sentinel.com, "Something’s cooking in Palm Beach County: 3 new restaurants from 3 talented chefs," 15 Oct. 2019 The restaurant: Shoot down California Street to Chapeau!, a warm French bistro where executive chef Philippe Gardelle whips up the classics, from buttery escargot to bouillabaisse and cassoulet. — Joan Morris, The Mercury News, "10 awesome Bay Area date night ideas for fall," 9 Sep. 2019 Channeling another part of Southern Europe, Cathédrale will offer French-Mediterranean pissaladière, bouillabaisse and rotisserie chicken chasseur by the executive chef Jason Hall, who cooked at Gotham Bar and Grill. — Florence Fabricant, New York Times, "In Fall’s Biggest Openings, Experience Is on the Menu," 3 Sep. 2019 Black bass rests in a sauce flavored with saffron and fennel that conjures bouillabaisse; its smoothness summons a textbook bistro bisque. — Los Angeles Times, "Review: At Bon Temps in Downtown L.A., the brilliant desserts are only the beginning," 29 Aug. 2019 Ceramic grasshoppers and bouillabaisse are nowhere to be found. — Alexander Lobrano, WSJ, "The New Provence: From Quaint to Uber-Chic," 11 July 2019 In his new cookbook, Spanish American chef Andrés offers recipes for dishes like gazpacho, bouillabaisse, a fish-less poke bowl and more. — Michael Schaub, latimes.com, "Last minute Father’s Day gifts for 7 different kinds of book-loving dads," 11 June 2019

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“Bouillabaisse.” The Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster Inc., https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bouillabaisse. Accessed 17 January 2020.

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