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cordon bleu

/ˌkɔːrdɒn ˈblɜː/

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/ˌkɔːrdɒn ˈblɜː/B1formalculinary
  • ruФранцузский термин, означающий 'голубая лента', используемый для описания высокого стандарта кулинарии или блюда, обычно из курицы или телятины, фаршированного ветчиной и сыром, затем панированного и жареного или запечённого.

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.

    ruКордон блю

    • 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.

    ruВысокий уровень кулинарного мастерства

    • 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.