french RECIPe

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PEPPER SAUCE
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PEPPER SAUCE

There’s just something about a good pepper sauce that makes a simple steak (or even chicken) feel like a real treat. Not every sauce has to be a pan sauce that needs steak juices. The real magic is in the quality of your beef stock and the pepper—splurge on some single-origin stuff if you can! With a splash of cognac, a touch of cream, and plenty of black pepper, you’ll be ready to drizzle restaurant-level sauce over your next meal.

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TOMATO & MUSTARD TART
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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.

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ŒUFS MAILLOTÉS
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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

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Gratin d’oeufs
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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

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CORDON BLEU TWO WAYS
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CORDON BLEU TWO WAYS

I’m revisiting one of the ultimate French comfort foods—cordon bleu, two ways! First, we’ve got the classic chicken, ham, and cheese combo, and then a twist with veal, pancetta, and blue cheese.

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CORN VELOUTÉ SOUP
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CORN VELOUTÉ SOUP

This flavorful cream of corn soup is a delightful glimpse into the classic French cuisine of the old days. By using a thin version of béchamel sauce as a base, this simple technique yields a rich and velvety smooth soup.

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GARLIC MOUSSE
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GARLIC MOUSSE

A technique to turn aoili into fluffy garlic mousse that you can use in all kinds of prepartions.

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Sauce Hachée
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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.

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CRÊPES FLAMBÉES
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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.

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QUICHE AU FROMAGE
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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.

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All Purpose SHORTCRUST
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All Purpose SHORTCRUST

Contrary to what people think, making short crust pastry by hand is straightforward and fast. This recipe is a classic from culinary schools that yields a perfect result every time. The dough is easy to roll out, which is great for building confidence in working with pastry. Even better, this dough can be made with and without sugar, making it suitable for both sweet and savory delights, such as quiches, fruit tarts and custard flan.

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