Escallop (Verb)
Meaning
Bake in a sauce, milk, etc., often with breadcrumbs on top.
Classification
Verbs of sewing, baking, painting, performing.
Examples
- Fish fillets can be escalloped with a mixture of cheese, breadcrumbs, and cream for a rich and satisfying main course.
- The chef escalloped a vegetable medley with a light bechamel sauce and a crispy breadcrumb topping.
- To prepare a classic comfort food dish, escalloped potatoes are typically baked in milk or cream with butter and a crunchy breadcrumb topping.
- You can escallop thinly sliced zucchini with grated cheese, breadcrumbs, and a tangy bechamel sauce.
- Tofu cubes can be escalloped with a rich tomato sauce and a layer of breadcrumbs for a satisfying vegetarian option.