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POMME FRITES
Follow these instructions to make three different cuts popular in bistros across France.
Madeira short - RIBS
Braising short ribs marinated in Madeira wine offers a delicious alternative to the traditional red wine marinade, turning the meat into succulent, candied pieces of goodness.
GARLIC MOUSSE
A technique to turn aoili into fluffy garlic mousse that you can use in all kinds of prepartions.
LANDAISE POTATOES
Saute potatoes with onion, bacon and mushrooms.
DIJON CHICKEN
Dijon Chicken in mustard sauce
THE CLOUD EGG
Chicken Bercy is a lesson in basic sauce making used in French culinary schools.
Sauce Hachée
The Sauce Hachée is a classic sauce attributed to Escoffier, existing in two distinct versions, one for meat and one for fish. It is a tangy sauce based on a reduction of vinegar, shallots, onions, and mushrooms, which are then cooked with brown stock and some tomato sauce.
CRÊPES FLAMBÉES
The iconic crêpes flambées are made à la minute, flambéed in a syrup of lemon and orange juice, sugar, Grand Marnier and cognac. Impress guests with this dessert by flambéing the crêpes on a trivet sur la table and wait for the applause.
CHICKEN BERCY
Chicken Bercy is a lesson in basic sauce making used in French culinary schools.
POTAGE DUBARRY
Portage Dubarry (Cauliflower Cream Soup) is a French classic. A creamy, rich soup with an interesting backstory.
KING CAKE
Also known as the king cake, this sweet pie of almond cream sandwiched in a warm butter puff pastry is traditionally enjoyed during Epiphany in France. The ritual is to hide a fève (little figurine) inside the frangipane cream and serve the cake cut into slices covered with a clean tea towel. The lucky person who draws the slice with the fève is crowned king or queen and gets to wear a cardboard crown for the night. This is my no-fuss recipe that uses premade puff pastry and an almond filling. You can also add pastry cream to the almond paste for a true crème frangipane.
BASQUE-STYLE TERRINE
This delicious terrine is inspired by the Basque country which is located in the south west of France near the Pyrenees. One of the most famous products in this region is the pâté Basque, a spicy pâté made with local French chili pepper. This is a twist on this traditional pâté recipe which is transformed into a terrine by replacing livers with pork scotch and belly. A touch of sweet and spice is added with blach cherry jam and the famous French Espelette chili.
A French Christmas Menu
It won’t come as a surprise that we go all out for food at Christmas. The menu is an elaborate affair, a series of courses that focus on quality ingredients and flavors. People don’t think twice about splurging on quality products like foie gras, cheese, wine, and Champagne to celebrate the occasion.
GRATIN DAUPHINOIS
The gratin Dauphinois (potato gratin) is French specialty from the town of Grenoble and it is made out of top quality potatoes thinly sliced evenly, garlic and cream.
CHICKEN & MUSHROOM PÂTÉ
Indulge in the exquisite flavors of our chicken and mushroom pâté, a culinary masterpiece great for special occasions that combines traditional richness with a contemporary twist. In this recipe, we've incorporated a modern technique to achieve a smoother texture and a lighter color, that elevates the delicacy.
LYONNAISE GREEN BEANS
This regional method of cooking green beans is popular in the town of Lyon in southeast France. Commonly paired with steaks, this recipe demonstrates just how simple and flavorful French side dishes can be. The green beans are first boiled, then sautéed in onion and butter and finished with a splash of vinegar. It’s a refreshing way to serve green beans with just a hint of tartness to help cut through a heartier main dish.
CLASSIC SALMON TARTARE
Walk in the footsteps of the many chefs who learned how to prepare salmon tartare in French culinary school. Beautifully plated in a food ring, minced raw salmon filet is combined with an olive oil–based mayonnaise, chopped fresh herbs, capers and a touch of Tabasco for some punch. Served for brunch or as a light lunch, this small dish will make your guests feel special with its restaurant presentation. For this recipe, use the freshest wild or farmed salmon you can find and buy and consume it on the same day.
QUICHE AU FROMAGE
This triple cheese quiche is simply sensational. I carefully chose three styles of cheese (hard, soft, and a blue cheese) to create a fine balance of flavors. The nuttiness of the Comté contrasts beautifully with the soft, creamy texture of Fontina, and the addition of pieces of blue cheese on top delivers a little nugget of treasure every now and then.
