1. present participle of gratinee; cooking a dish by browning the top under a broiler or in an oven, often with a crust of breadcrumbs, cheese, or sauce
Usage: culinary term; also spelled 'gratinéing' or 'gratining'

Examples

• The chef is gratineeing the mac and cheese until the top turns golden brown.
• Gratineeing the onion soup gives it a delicious crispy cheese crust.
• She finished gratineeing the vegetables under the broiler for two minutes.
• The recipe calls for gratineeing the dish at 450 degrees Fahrenheit.
• By gratineeing the potato gratin, we achieved a perfectly browned and crunchy top.