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Piemontaise ( Classic bistro potato salad)

The Piemontaise is a French mixed potato salad composed of five simple ingredients mixed together with a homemade mayonnaise. I know it does not sound impressive But don’t be deceived yet by its simplicity as this is one of France’s most iconic salad that pretty is much the whole France...

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July 14, 2018

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Ham cheese rolls ( Roulés au fromage)

The ham cheese rolls or Roulé au fromage has to be one of France’s most well known snack. This recipe is cheesy, indulgent, addictive and delicious, all at the same time. This typical French snack is made of hollow puff pastry rolls that are pre cooked, then filled with a cheesy...

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July 2, 2018

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Rice pudding pastry chef recipe

Cooking Time: 45 minutes

Comfort food

French cuisine

When you think about it, can a rice pudding really get that much better just by using a top a pastry chef recipe? and most importantly what are the differences between a rice pudding made by a cook and a rice pudding made by a pastry chef? In this cooking...

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June 23, 2018

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Espagnole Sauce Recipe

Cooking Time: 2h30 mn

French cuisine

The Espagnole sauce is one of the 5 french mother sauces that exist and has been around for centuries. knowing how to make that sauce is a must when you are learning French cooking. This sauce has strong beef and tomatoes flavours with a hint of bacon in the background....

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June 10, 2018

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Escoffier Method Brown Stock

Escoffier brown stock or (estouffade) is the recipe I am trying today. This brown cooking stock is realised in 2 stages. Where the beef bones are first cooked to create a bone broth. and the broth is then used to moisten and cook fresh pieces of meat creating the final...

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June 3, 2018

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Madeleines: All the secrets to get them perfect

If you have you ever wanted to know how to make the real and authentic looking french madeleines then this recipe is for you. in order to get those perfect looking little madeleine cake you need know a few little secrets, use the right madeleine and have a recipe that...

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May 26, 2018

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French Style Lemon Tart ( Tarte au citron)

The French Style Lemon Tart is another delicious dessert whose popularity extends beyond French borders. It is made out of a creamy and buttery cream infused with a sharp lemon flavour. The filling (similar to a lemon custard) is typically poured into a pre-baked homemade sweet and biscuity shortcrust pastry...

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May 19, 2018

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How to Make a French Chocolate Mousse

French chocolate mousse is one recipe with true universal appeal. It is sweet, light and fluffy and has that intense chocolate taste that appeals to almost anyone. But as delicious as a chocolate mousse can be, there is one hurdle you need to overcome before you can kick back and...

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May 7, 2018

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Croque monsieur and Croque Madame Secrets

The famous French croque monsieur and Croque madame story. Did you know that those toasted sandwiches first appeared in Paris in the 1900’s. A simple formula that used sliced bread ham, cheese plus an egg for the croque madame. Of course in modern time some other ingredients have been added...

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April 17, 2018

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Duck Breast with Green Peppercorn Sauce

Poultry dishes

Duck breast are the perfect choice If you are looking at cooking something different to go with a green peppercorn sauce. This uber delicious French recipe will take you through the steps of making a classic green peppercorn sauce “by the book”. which means no shortcuts and full flavours guaranteed....

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April 2, 2018

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Chicken with Morels and Sherry wine

Poultry dishes

Chicken with Morels and cream is a specialty recipe from the Franche-comte region. in this region most dishes are quite rich (hence the use of loads of cream) but also very tasty which I personally really like. Ingredients: 4 chicken breast or tighs (best quality you can find) 15g /...

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March 4, 2018

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Poached Leeks 2 ways

In this recipe we take a look at a classic French way on how to prepare leeks to be serve as a starter and served with a choice of 2 sauces. French dressing or Vinaigrette and a apple cider veloute. the main component of course here are the leeks. they...

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February 18, 2018

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Provencal tomatoes

Vegetables & Sides

Provencal tomatoes are delicious halved tomatoes filled with a mix of breadcrumbs garlic, parsley and olive oil. The provencal tomatoes are then broiled in the oven and serve as a side dish or appetizer. they pair nicely with grilled meat and fish. These stuffed tomatoes are very popular in the...

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February 7, 2018

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Cauliflower Gratin

Cooking Time: 50mn

Vegetables & Sides

French cuisine

Freshly cooked cauliflower, covered with a delicious homemade bechamel sauce, topped with cheese, then baked in the oven. this cauliflower french recipe is great for vegetarian looking for a french vegetarian recipe idea that will not leave them hungry. that cauliflower with white sauce can be served as a side...

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February 1, 2018

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Macaroni and Cheese French style

Comfort food

Macaroni and cheese or Mac and Cheese is a world famous recipe that exist all over the planet, france included. and as you would expect, yes, the French version is somehow different. however, I believe that it is really great to have a version from every country to be able...

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January 16, 2018

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Parisian Pork Cutlets

Cooking Time: 20 mn

French cuisine

The Parisian pork cutlets are pieces of either pork of chicken that are pan fried with some onions, a hint of garlic and plenty of mushrooms. the whole lot is then deglazed with Creme fraiche which create a silky and tasty sauce. it is a recipe that only takes 15...

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January 15, 2018

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Artisan French Style Cheese cake

Cooking Time: 1h15mn

Sweets and Dessert

This is my take on how to make a nice and fluffy crustless baked cheesecake. This cheesecake has a light texture and is flavoured with French orange liqueur Cointreau. if you are looking for an easy cheesecake recipe then you should definitely try that one. for this recipe you will...

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January 9, 2018

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Safety in the kitchen what you should know.

French cooking basics

Why you need to remember the obvious How many times have you accidentally scalded yourself and what about those sharp knives, broken glass or plates that someone has left lying around? In a kitchen you have your safety to take care of and your family and friends as well. Prevention...

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January 4, 2018

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Duck a l’Orange Recipe

Cooking Time: 60

Poultry dishes

French cuisine

Canard à l’Orange also called Duck l’Orange is a classic French dish in which a duck is roasted and served with a bigarade sauce. (The name bigarade derives from the type of oranges that are typically used to make that duck recipe). the canard a l’orange recipe is part French...

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December 22, 2017

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30 Cloves Garlic Chicken

30 Cloves Garlic Chicken: Pieces of chicken braised in wine and cognac with 30 cloves of garlic (no peeling involved). This French Bistro chicken recipe packs a punch of flavors and is really easy to make. If you like garlic this is one dish you really have to try. ...

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December 16, 2017

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