Certain Fricassee is a French dish that is made by cooking poultry, usually chicken, in a white sauce. It is prepared by first cooking the poultry in butter or oil, then adding vegetables and herbs, and finally adding a white sauce made from a roux. The dish is then cooked until the poultry is tender. The term CERTAIN FRICASSEE is composed of three words: COOK (4 letters), STEW (4 letters), and COQAUVIN (8 letters). COOK is a verb meaning to prepare food by applying heat. STEW is a verb meaning to COOK food slowly in liquid. COQAUVIN is a type of French STEW made with chicken, mushrooms, and white wine.