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au poivre
[ oh pwa-vruh ]
adjective
- spiced with peppercorns or ground black pepper:
steak au poivre.
Word History and Origins
Origin of au poivre1
Example Sentences
“You’ll be late for your dinner. It’s Gala Night in the mouse dining saloon. There’ll be confetti, flaming pudding, and three cheeses: a boursin au poivre, a pecorino Romano, and an Emmenthaler—that’s the one with the ’oles.
Cabbage au poivre — brilliant!
This dish literally came about when I was having Steak Au Poivre at home one night and I served it with a side of grilled cabbage wedges.
It pairs fabulously with a peppery creamy Au Poivre sauce!
“And just to give you an idea of how elite this fund-raiser was, check out the food they served: ‘The evening’s menu included an endive and frisée salad, filet au poivre, and pavlova with fresh berries for dessert.’
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