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Colbert

Colbert

9.9
A flavored butter made with parsley, tarragon, and beef for topping meat
  • noun
  • /koʊlˈbɛr/
  • Specialized
translation icon : mantequilla Colbert
  • He prepared a compound butter by blending parsley, tarragon, and beef extract to create Colbert.

Examples

  • The steak was topped with a generous portion of Colbert to enhance its flavor.

  • Have you ever tried Colbert with grilled vegetables?

  • Classic French dishes often make use of Colbert to add richness and aroma.

  • The chef prepared a delicious Colbert sauce for the fish.

  • Classic French dishes often make use of Colbert to add richness and aroma.

  • The steak was topped with a generous portion of Colbert to enhance its flavor.

  • He prepared a compound butter by blending parsley, tarragon, and beef extract to create Colbert.

Synonyms

Colbert butter
vsColbert
  • Specialized
9.9

A flavored butter made with parsley, tarragon, and beef extract served on meat

is identical in meaning but appears as the shorter form

Compounds

Colbert butter
  • Specialized
9.9

A flavored butter made with parsley, tarragon, and beef extract served on meat

Surface Forms

Colbert singular
Colberts plural

Etymology

Colbert comes from a French family name, and a helpful way to remember it is to imagine a cook called 'Colbert' who made a special butter mixed with parsley, tarragon and beef extract. That's why a Colbert is a rich, herbed butter used as a garnish to add flavor to meats.