entremets

[ahn-truh-mey]

entremets Definition

• 1. a dish served between courses or as a dessert in a French meal
• 2. a side dish or accompaniment

Using entremets: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "entremets" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The entremets was a light sorbet that refreshed the palate before the main course.

• Example

  The chef prepared a delicious entremets of roasted vegetables to accompany the steak.

• Example

  The entremets was a sweet custard topped with fresh fruit.

entremets Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for entremets

• accompaniment
• side dish
• intermediate course
• palate cleanser

Phrases with entremets

• entremets de legumes

  a vegetable side dish

  Example

  The entremets de legumes was a colorful mix of roasted carrots, beets, and parsnips.

• entremets de fruits

  a fruit-based dessert

  Example

  The entremets de fruits was a light and refreshing combination of fresh berries and whipped cream.

• entremets de poisson

  a fish-based dish served between courses

  Example

  The entremets de poisson was a delicate fish mousse served with a lemon butter sauce.

Origins of entremets

from Old French 'entre' meaning 'between' and 'metz' meaning 'courses of a meal'

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Summary: entremets in Brief

'Entremets' [ahn-truh-mey] refers to a dish served between courses or as a dessert in a French meal. It can also be a side dish or accompaniment. Examples include a light sorbet to refresh the palate before the main course and a sweet custard topped with fresh fruit. 'Entremets' can be further specified by its ingredients, such as 'entremets de legumes,' a vegetable side dish, and 'entremets de fruits,' a fruit-based dessert.