Definition

Describing food that is prepared or served with alcohol and then ignited, creating a dramatic flame effect.

Example

The chef prepared a flambe dessert that impressed all the guests with its fiery presentation.

Conversation

Have you ever tried a dish that was flambe?

I haven't, but it sounds exciting!

Yeah, the presentation must be amazing when they flambe it right at the table.

Definitely! I would love to see that in action.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

To pour a strong alcoholic drink over food and set it on fire, usually for cooking or presentation.

Example

The chef decided to flambe the dessert to give it a dramatic flair.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Have you ever tried to flambe a dessert before?

No, that sounds really exciting!

It's actually quite simple; you just need to be careful with the fire.

Root Explanation

Flambe" comes from the French word "flamber" (meaning to flame or to set on fire). The term refers to the technique of cooking food with a burst of flame, often using alcohol to create the fire. Thus, "flambe" describes the action of cooking with flames.

Memory Tip

Imagine food being 'set on fire' ('flamber') to enhance its flavor — that's what flambe means.

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