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9/5/2005 5:15:22 PM EDT
Scalloped potatos and Au Gratin potatoes?
9/5/2005 5:23:45 PM EDT
[#1]
I don't know or care, they're both yummy in my view.
9/5/2005 5:24:32 PM EDT
[#2]
One is white, and one is yellow.
9/5/2005 5:29:04 PM EDT
[#3]
I think the term "scalloped potatoes" is a generalization while Au Gratin is a type of said scalloped potatoes.
9/5/2005 5:36:46 PM EDT
[#4]
Just how does one Scallop anyway?
9/5/2005 5:37:45 PM EDT
[#5]
Au Gratin have the cheese browned on top
9/5/2005 5:38:08 PM EDT
[#6]

Quoted:
Just how does one Scallop anyway?



Apparently, you don't have a sterling silver scalloper.



Peasant.




(Mine's at the pawn shop.)
9/5/2005 5:39:24 PM EDT
[#7]
There isn't a difference.  Same thing as calling green onions scallions.
9/5/2005 5:51:15 PM EDT
[#8]
Main Entry: 2
scallop

Function: verb
transitive senses
1 [from the use of a scallop shell as a baking dish] : to bake in a sauce usually covered with seasoned bread or cracker crumbs <scalloped potatoes>


Main Entry:
au gra·tin  
Pronunciation: O-'grä-t&n, o-, -'gra-
Function: adjective
Etymology: French, literally, with the burnt scrapings from the pan
: covered with bread crumbs or grated cheese and browned (as under a broiler)