mirepoix

Wednesday, 8 Dec 2004 | Word of the Day

mire·poix n.

: a sautéed mixture of diced vegetables (as carrots, celery, and onions), herbs, and sometimes ham or bacon used especially as a basis for soups, stews, and sauces

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ken said at 8:00 PM on Wednesday, December 8, 2004

Hey, that's what I had for supper tonight. Not really. I'll use that the next time I go to a fancy restaurant just to appear intellectual. Actually, it might take more than that for me to appear intellectual.

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