french RECIPe
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SALAD SAINT JEAN
Introducing Escoffier’s Salade Saint-Jean. This elegant recipe highlights mostly green vegetables, lightly coated in a tangy mayonnaise, and presented with a garnish of chopped hard-boiled egg, gherkins, and a touch of fresh tarragon.
HAM or MUSHROOM DUXELLE CRÊPES
Creamy, crispy, golden, and absolutely French—these savoury crêpes are filled with a smooth béchamel-style sauce and your choice of finely chopped ham or a rich mushroom duxelles.
BÉCHAMEL CROQUETTES
Learn to make a thick bechamel and use it to make delicious croquettes.
QUICHE LORRAINE MASTERCLASS
Want to make the perfect Quiche Lorraine at home? This is the ultimate masterclass
SEARED SCALLOPS WITH CRÈME D’ÉCHALOTES
This recipe is all about nailing the classic sauce à la minute, a reduction of white wine, shallots, and tarragon that’s finished with cream and a touch of butter.
TOMATO & MUSTARD TART
Meet your new all-round dish for summer entertaining. When friends are coming over for a spontaneous aperitif, this puff pastry tart is my go-to recipe. It’s quick and easy and will be devoured by guests at any type of gathering, from garden party to family lunch on a sunny terrace. What I love most about this recipe is that no tart or pie dish is required. Just roll out the premade puff pastry and top with the condiments, herbs and juicy ripe tomatoes. It’s like a slice of Provence on your plate.
ŒUFS MAILLOTÉS
Step back in time with Œufs Maillotés, an intriguing French recipe from the early 1900s that transforms simple eggs into an elegant culinary masterpiece. The name "maillotés" means "wrapped," and here, eggs are encased in buttery puff pastry
OEUFS EN MEURETTE
Oeufs en Meurette is a classic Burgundian starter where poached eggs take center stage, bathed in a rich sauce bourguignonne (red wine sauce). Traditionally served on golden, garlic-coated croutons and topped with crispy bacon and fresh parsley, this dish is a showcase of French culinary elegance.
Gratin d’oeufs
A legendary creation by Fernand Point, this unique recipe features sliced hard-boiled eggs arranged over a luxurious mixture of heavy cream, Béchamel sauce, and Hollandaise sauce
Eggs à la Florentine
In France, the term cooking “à la Florentine” refers to anything cooked with spinach and Mornay sauce. Chicken, fish or vegetables . . . almost anything will work well on a bed of sautéed spinach, doused in a homemade Mornay sauce and melted cheese. Broiled under the grill and served with toasted bread, this luscious, creamy egg dish will delight any spinach lover.
BISTRO STYLE EGG SALAD
Learn to make a classic French egg salad from scratch—complete with homemade mayonnaise.
POMME PAVÉ
This elegant dish is a great addition to any meal, embodying the finesse and precision of French cuisine. With layers of thinly sliced potatoes, rich cream, and a golden-brown crust, this potato pavé will impress as a sophisticated side.
RED TAPENADE
Flavorsome olive and tomato dip to serve with grilled meat, fish and vegetables.
Bacon, Mushroom and Gruyere Quiche
Meet the Parisian style quiche: mushroom, gruyere, bacon and cheese
WARM GOATS CHEESE SALAD
This salad is a classic regional-style starter found in bistros all over France.
THE CLOUD EGG
Experience the delicate elegance of the Cloud Egg, inspired by Claude Monet's Egg Orsini.
BASQUE-STYLE TERRINE
This delicious terrine is inspired by the Basque country which is located in the south west of France near the Pyrenees.
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.
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.
