Bisque. A soup usually made from shell-fish; or an ice cream to which is added finely chopped nuts.
Blanch (to). To whiten.
Blanquette. White meat in cream sauce.
Bœuf braisé. Braised beef.
Bœuf à la jardinière. Braised beef with vegetables.
Bombe glacée. Moulded ice cream and ice, or two kinds of ice cream. Outside of one kind, filling of another.
Bouchées. Literally, mouthful. Small patties.
Bouquet of herbs. A sprig each of thyme, savory, marjoram, and parsley.
Bourgeoise (à la). In family style.
Bretonne sauce. A stock sauce in which chopped parsley is served.