
Bechamel
Culinary Term
Bechamel is specific to cooking; used when discussing recipes or food.
He learned to make a bechamel for his culinary class.
Origin French
The word 'bechamel' comes from French, so it maintains a refined or elegant connotation.
Adding a bechamel elevates the flavor of the dish.
Sauce Base
'Bechamel' is often used as a base to create other sauces by adding cheese or herbs.
I turned the bechamel into a cheese sauce for the broccoli.
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