flambe
1 of 2verb/flɑmˈbeɪ/
Forms:flambes,flambeing,flambed,flambed
1
to drizzle or pour liquor over a dish and ignite it briefly to create a burst of flame
- The chef is flambéing the bananas foster, filling the kitchen with the enticing aroma of rum.
- Tomorrow, at this time, I will be flambéing the cherries jubilee for the dinner party.
- Tonight, I am going to flambé the shrimp to impress my dinner guests.
- Yesterday, she flambéed the peaches with brandy, resulting in a deliciously caramelized dessert.
- Whenever they have guests over, they always flambé the steak to add a touch of elegance to the meal.