cassolette Definition
- 1a small dish or container used for cooking and serving food
- 2a small pastry shell filled with a savory mixture
Using cassolette: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "cassolette" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The cassolettes were filled with a delicious seafood stew.
Example
The chef served the soup in a cassolette.
Example
The cassolette was made of ceramic and had a lid.
cassolette Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for cassolette
- ramekin
- cocotte
- souffle dish
Phrases with cassolette
cassolette of snails
a traditional French dish consisting of snails cooked in garlic butter and served in a small cassolette
Example
The restaurant's specialty is cassolette of snails.
cassolette of scallops
a dish made of scallops cooked in a creamy sauce and served in a small cassolette
Example
The cassolette of scallops was the highlight of the meal.
cassolette of mushrooms
a vegetarian dish made of mushrooms cooked in a creamy sauce and served in a small cassolette
Example
The cassolette of mushrooms was a great option for vegetarians.
Origins of cassolette
from French 'cassolette', diminutive of 'cassole' meaning 'casserole'
Summary: cassolette in Brief
'Cassolette' [kas-uh-let, kas-uh-let] refers to a small dish or container used for cooking and serving food. It can also refer to a small pastry shell filled with a savory mixture. Examples include 'The cassolettes were filled with a delicious seafood stew.' and 'The chef served the soup in a cassolette.' Synonyms include 'ramekin,' 'cocotte,' and 'souffle dish.'
