cordon bleu

cor·don bleu | \ ˌkȯr-(ˌ)dän-ˈblü

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Definition of cordon bleu

: stuffed with ham and Swiss cheese chicken cordon bleu

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Recent Examples on the Web Chicken cordon bleu with mashed potatoes, vegetables, and some cake. — Rachel Torres, Harper's Magazine, "Staycation," 15 Feb. 2020 Of the roughly 80 people in the crowd, more than half were seniors enjoying a lunch of chicken cordon bleu and roast beef as part of the regular meal service at the nonprofit, said Ailis Vann, executive director of the Palmer Chamber of Commerce. — Kyle Hopkins, Anchorage Daily News, "Rep. Don Young tells Alaska seniors ‘beer virus’ fears are overblown, skips vote on COVID-19 relief," 19 Mar. 2020 Specialty sandwiches included Fucci’s take on the classics, such as a roast pork with broccoli rabe and provolone cheese ($11.25) and the chicken cordon bleu with ham and cheese ($9.75). — BostonGlobe.com, "Chef Mike’s brings old-world Italian classics to Needham - The Boston Globe," 12 Sep. 2019 Dinner was filet mignon, chicken cordon bleu or exotic mushroom ravioli. — Shay Spence, PEOPLE.com, "Taco Bell, Hooters and Beer Cheese: All the Food at Jax Taylor and Brittany Cartwright’s Wedding," 30 June 2019 Cuisine & Wine Bistro Chef/owner Fabrice Buschtetz's menu includes frogs legs ($14), chicken cordon bleu ($19), steak frites ($28) and Escargots Façon Fabrice ($12), a garlicky dish of escargots baked with a light bread topping. — Georgann Yara, azcentral, "French restaurants in Phoenix to celebrate Bastille Day," 9 July 2018 Pere Lachaise Cemetery in Paris, home to 2 million dead (including Chopin) and stuffed like a chicken cordon bleu, has already taken to leasing out its grave sites in 10-year increments. — Steve Rubenstein, San Francisco Chronicle, "Colma cemeteries rapidly running out of space for plots," 5 May 2018 Inspired by the classic French flavors of chicken cordon bleu, this dish features a tangy mix of Dijon mustard, deli ham and Swiss cheese, with fresh thyme for depth. — Woman's Day Kitchen, Woman's Day, "Chicken Cutlets with Ham and Swiss," 22 July 2014 Even his cordon bleu, which costs $16 including two side dishes, was stuffed with stuffed ham. — Kim Severson, New York Times, "In This Corner of Maryland, Holidays Mean a Stuffed Ham," 19 Mar. 2018

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“Cordon bleu.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cordon%20bleu. Accessed 26 Oct. 2020.

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