FRENCH RECIPE CATALOGUE

TRUFFLE CREAM SAUCE
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TRUFFLE CREAM SAUCE

Built from a well-reduced stock, a good pour of cream, slivers of pancetta, and a few careful drops of truffle oil, it is the kind of sauce that turns an ordinary Tuesday steak into something worth talking about.

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CHICKEN & WATERCRESS SAUCE
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CHICKEN & WATERCRESS SAUCE

In this recipe we slowly cook leeks with shallots, butter, and a splash of dry alcoholic cider (very French!) until they collapse into a tender “fondue.”

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Sautéed Chicken à la Ronsard
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Sautéed Chicken à la Ronsard

This recipe is inspired by a forgotten classic from an old Australian cookbook by Suzanne Gibbs, tracing its roots to a now-closed Parisian hotel, Hôtel du Rouge. It’s a humble yet elegant dish—chicken sautéed with a generous pour of cognac and white wine, gently simmered with shallots, garlic, carrots, and a touch of tomato, then finished with a cream-enriched sauce.

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SALTED CARAMEL ICE CREAM
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SALTED CARAMEL ICE CREAM

This flavour is rich, nostalgic, and seriously addictive. Buttery salted caramel made from scratch, giving the ice cream its signature golden colour and that unmistakable deep, toasty flavour. This recipe is simple, elegant, and a perfect example of how French-style natural ice cream should be.

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gluten free ALMOND CAKE
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gluten free ALMOND CAKE

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 is sure to impress.

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POMME PAVÉ
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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.

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Normandy Mussels with Cider Velouté
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Normandy Mussels with Cider Velouté

The flavors of Normandy are deeply rooted in the pillars of cream, cider, calvados, and apples. In this region of France, these ingredients grace almost every recipe, and this mussel recipe is no exception. It takes a unique approach by incorporating cider instead of wine to steam the mussels, enhancing their flavors.

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POTAGE DUBARRY
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POTAGE DUBARRY

Portage Dubarry (Cauliflower Cream Soup) is a French classic. A creamy, rich soup with an interesting backstory.

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30 CLOVES GARLIC CHICKEN
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30 CLOVES GARLIC CHICKEN

In my signature dish, garlics are slow cooked in their sleeves along with chicken, wine, and cognac. To finish, I add cream to create a delicious instant sauce that complements the dish perfectly.

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