Not to be confused with SOLE BONNE FEMME:

Bonne femme is French for 'good wife' or 'good woman' and refers to dishes that are prepared in a simple, family style, frequently served in the casserole dish, plate or pan that they were cooked in. Sole bonne femme is poached sole served with white wine and butter sauce, frequently garnished with mushrooms and/or onions.

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