Definition of Ramekin

1. Noun. A cheese dish made with egg and bread crumbs that is baked and served in individual fireproof dishes.

Exact synonyms: Ramequin
Generic synonyms: Dish

2. Noun. A small fireproof dish used for baking and serving individual portions.
Exact synonyms: Ramequin
Generic synonyms: Dish

Definition of Ramekin

1. n. See Ramequin.

2. n. = Ramequin.

Definition of Ramekin

1. Noun. (cookware) a small glass or earthenware dish, often white and circular, in which food is baked and served ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Ramekin

1. a cheese dish [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Ramekin

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rambutan
rambutan tree
rambutans
ramcat
ramcats
ramdisk
ramdisks
ramdohrite
rame
rameal
rameauite
ramed
ramee
ramees
ramekin (current term)
ramekins
ramelteon
ramen
ramens
ramentaceous
ramentum
rameous
ramequin
ramequins
ramet
ramets
rami

Literary usage of Ramekin

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. The Boston Cooking School Magazine of Culinary Science and Domestic Economics by Mass Boston Cooking School (Boston, Boston Cooking School (Boston, Mass.) (1914)
"693 Eggs a la Hussard, 111 690 Eggs in ramekin Cups, with Pastry . ... 714 Pitcher or Carafe 714 Pudding, Castellane 716 ramekin, Dishes to serve in . ..."

2. Wheatless and Meatless Menus and Recipes by Alice Bradley (1918)
"Put in ramekin dishes, sprinkle with 3 tablespoons of bread crumbs mixed with ... ramekin of Dandelions with Cheese. Wash dandelions thoroughly and cook in ..."

3. A Diabetic Manual for the Mutual Use of Doctor and Patient by Elliott Proctor Joslin (1919)
"The ramekin level full of Quaker Oats holds 30 grams. When packed tightly with 5 per cent. vegetables or potato it holds 90 grams, but when filled loosely ..."

4. A Diabetic Manual for the Mutal Use of Doctor and Patient by Elliott Proctor Joslin (1918)
"a, a ramekin this size holds 45 cc of water, or 3 tablespoonfuls; b, a pitcher graduated to 15 cc; capacity, 60 cc The ramekin level full of Quaker Oats ..."

5. A Diabetic Manual for the Mutal Use of Doctor and Patient by Elliott Proctor Joslin (1918)
"a, a ramekin this size holds 45 cc of water, or 3 tablespoonfuls; b, a pitcher graduated to 15 cc; capacity, 60 cc The ramekin level full of Quaker Oats ..."

6. The Pure Food Cook Book: The Good Housekeeping Recipes by Harvey Washington Wiley, Mildred Maddocks (1914)
"The only food I do not ramekin in this way is a baked egg, ... Into the larger ramekin I put bits of stewed chicken, first picking it from the bones. ..."

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