cordon bleu

• Término francés que significa 'cinta azul', usado para describir un alto estándar culinario o un plato, generalmente de pollo o ternera, relleno de jamón y queso, luego empanado y frito u horneado.

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.

   Cordón azul

   • 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.

   Cordón azul

   • 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.