gratin
Bubbly cheese crust
Gratin is a cooking technique that produces a browned, crispy top—typically achieved by broiling breadcrumbs, cheese, or butter over a dish.
The term also names dishes prepared this way: potato gratin, gratin dauphinois.
Au gratin means prepared with this crust: cauliflower au gratin.
The golden, bubbling top is the defining feature.
Bright yellow, or precious
- crispyBrittle and snapping
- broiledCooked by radiant heat
- caramelizedBrowned through sugar heating
- bubblingForming gas spheres
toasted · gratinéed · sizzling · crackling · crunchy · charred · glazed · latticed
Small ceramic baking dish
- casseroleSlow-cooked oven dish
- baking dishOven-safe cooking vessel
- ovenproofAble to withstand baking temperatures
- ceramicFired clay material
porcelain · stoneware · earthenware · oval · shallow · individual · flameproof · serving dish
Having rounded, wavelike edges
Protected Swiss alpine cheese
- EmmentalHoley Alpine cheese
- cheddarFirm aged English cheese
- mozzarellaMild Italian cheese
- BeaufortWind intensity scale
fontina · Raclette · melted · stringy · gooey · gratinated · béchamel · creamy
Increasing in temperature
- heartyWarm and substantial
- nourishingPromoting health through food
- satisfyingProducing fulfillment or pleasure
- indulgentToo willing to yield
homestyle · cozy · winter · rich · creamy · filling · soothing · homemade
Of France's capital
- bistroInformal small restaurant
- cuisineCharacteristic cooking style
- brasserieInformal French restaurant
- classicOf lasting excellence
traditional · escargot · quiche · soufflé · cassoulet · boulangerie · Burgundy · haute cuisine
golden
Bright yellow, or precious
- crispyBrittle and snapping
- broiledCooked by radiant heat
- caramelizedBrowned through sugar heating
bubbling · toasted · gratinéed · sizzling · crackling · crunchy · charred · glazed · latticed · panko
ramekin
Small ceramic baking dish
- casseroleSlow-cooked oven dish
- baking dishOven-safe cooking vessel
- ovenproofAble to withstand baking temperatures
ceramic · porcelain · stoneware · earthenware · oval · shallow · individual · flameproof · serving dish · cocotte
scalloped
Having rounded, wavelike edges
garlic · nutmeg · Yukon · russet · baked · creamy · buttery · tender
Gruyère
Protected Swiss alpine cheese
- EmmentalHoley Alpine cheese
- cheddarFirm aged English cheese
- mozzarellaMild Italian cheese
Beaufort · fontina · Raclette · melted · stringy · gooey · gratinated · béchamel · creamy · bubbly
warming
Increasing in temperature
- heartyWarm and substantial
- nourishingPromoting health through food
- satisfyingProducing fulfillment or pleasure
indulgent · homestyle · cozy · winter · rich · creamy · filling · soothing · homemade · rustic
Parisian
Of France's capital
- bistroInformal small restaurant
- cuisineCharacteristic cooking style
- brasserieInformal French restaurant
classic · traditional · escargot · quiche · soufflé · cassoulet · boulangerie · Burgundy · haute cuisine · julienne
- European foodbaguette, bouillabaisse, beef bourguignon, coq au vin, croissant
- mixed dishesstew, casserole, stir fry, fried rice, jambalaya
- oven disheslasagna, pizza, casserole, roast chicken, baked potato
- potato dishesfrench fry, hash browns, latke, mashed potatoes, rosti
- Seafood Cookinggrilling, poaching, steaming, baking, broiling
- side dishesside dish, mashed potatoes, sides, cole slaw, slaw
- au gratinWith browned cheese topping
- au gratin potatoesBaked dish with cheese crust
- potato gratinLayered baked tuber dish
- vegetable gratinBroiled produce with crust