Mignon

Mignon is a French word meaning "dainty" or "cute", and can refer to a number of different dishes. Mignonette sauce is a classic French sauce made with vinegar, shallots, and black pepper, and is typically served with oysters. Mignonettes can also be made with other ingredients such as Herbes de Provence, white wine, or lemon juice.

Mignonette recipes can be traced back to the 18th century, when they were first mentioned in a French cookbook. The dish became popular in the 19th century, and was often served at fashionable dinner parties. Mignonettes continued to be popular in the 20th century, and are still made today.

While mignonettes are typically made with vinegar, shallots, and black pepper, there are many variations of the dish. Some recipes call for white wine instead of vinegar, while others add lemon juice or Herbes de Provence. No matter what ingredients are used, mignonettes are a classic French sauce that are sure to add a touch of elegance to any meal.

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Recipes

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Jalapeño Mignonette

  • white wine
  • thyme
  • coriander
  • fennel seed
  • yellow
  • pickling liquid
  • yuzu juice
  • champagne vinegar
  • white wine vinegar
  • jalapeño
  • shallot
  • salt
  • sugar

Ingredient Breakdown

 
salt
butter
files mignon
black pepper
olive oil
garlic
shallot
sugar
thyme
white wine vinegar
lemon juice
parsley
onion
white wine
chive
red wine
cognac
rosemary
bacon
tarragon
oil
champagne vinegar
egg yolk
garlic powder
brown sugar
basil
blackberry
pepper
grapeseed oil
worcestershire sauce
beef broth
heavy cream
dijon mustard
beef
beef stock
bread crumb
bleu cheese crumble
fines herb
marjoram
bearnaise sauce
paprika
chili powder
cumin
tomato
mozzarella cheese
certified angus beef brand
balsamic vinegar
porcini butter
herbs de provence
herb marinade
raspberry vinegar
mignon medallion
asparagus
orange zest
canola oil
rice vinegar
yellow tomato
saffron thread
caper
lemon zest
gorgonzola cheese
pink peppercorn
comice pear
tenderloin
clementine
fresno chile
red wine vinegar
horseradish
garlic butter
coriander seed
white balsamic vinegar
green onion
coriander
fennel seed
yellow
pickling liquid
yuzu juice
jalapeño
chicken stock
mushroom
sherry
cornstarch
soy sauce
diet ginger ale
scotch whiskey
sage
portobello mushroom
beef tenderloin steak

Insights

Correlated with Higher Ratings

  • salt
  • files mignon
  • black pepper

Staple Ingredients

  • salt 39%

Common Ingredients

  • files mignon 34%

Usual Ingredients

  • butter 26%
  • black pepper 24%
  • olive oil 21%

Rarey Ingredients

  • garlic 18%