allumettes
[ al-yoo-MEHTS ]
1. Thin strips of
PUFF PASTRY spread or filled with different savory mixtures (such as shrimp butter or grated cheese) and served as an
HORS D'OEUVRE. A sweet filling turns this pastry into a dessert. 2. Allumette, the French word for "match," also refers to potatoes that have been cut into thin "matchsticks" and fried.
© Copyright Barron's Educational Services, Inc. 1995 based on THE FOOD LOVER'S
COMPANION, 2nd edition, by Sharon Tyler Herbst.
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