cordon bleu

• Französischer Begriff, der 'blaues Band' bedeutet und einen hohen Standard in der Küche bezeichnet; auch ein Gericht aus mit Schinken und Käse gefülltem, paniertem und gebratenem oder gebackenem Fleisch, meist Hähnchen oder Kalb.

A French term meaning 'blue ribbon', used to describe a high standard of cooking or a dish, typically chicken or veal, stuffed with ham and cheese, then breaded and fried or baked.

1. A dish of meat wrapped in cheese and breadedB1formal

   A classic dish consisting of a thin slice of meat (usually veal or chicken) wrapped around a piece of cheese and ham, then breaded and fried or baked.

   Cordon bleu

   • She ordered chicken cordon bleu at the restaurant.
   • The chef prepared a delicious veal cordon bleu for the main course.
   • Cordon bleu is often served with a creamy sauce.

2. A high level of culinary skillB2formal

   Used to describe a person or institution with exceptional cooking skills, often associated with the Le Cordon Bleu cooking school.

   Hohes kulinarisches Können

   • He is a cordon bleu chef trained in Paris.
   • The school offers a cordon bleu program for aspiring chefs.
   • Her cooking is of cordon bleu quality.