Cordon bleu

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A dish made by stuffing ham and cheese inside a chicken or veal, then breading and frying or baking it.

For dinner, I'm thinking of making chicken cordon bleu.
Visual representation of "cordon bleu" - A dish made by stuffing ham and cheese inside a chicken or veal, then breading and frying or baking it.

Often appears as...

  • chicken cordon bleu
  • veal cordon bleu
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Dish Origin

Originally from Switzerland, 'cordon bleu' has become popular worldwide with regional variations.

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The Italian version of cordon bleu includes Parmesan cheese.
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Pronunciation Clues

'Cordon bleu' is a French term; pronounce 'cordon' as /korˈdɔ̃/ and 'bleu' as /blø/.

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She pronounced 'cordon bleu' perfectly at the French restaurant.
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Culinary Prestige

The phrase 'cordon bleu' suggests high-quality cuisine and is often found on upscale menus.

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The gala menu featured lobster and chicken cordon bleu.
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