This celebrated French stew takes some time to prepare, but it worth every minute. Red wine is a must (and a Burgundy wine is the ideal one). It is a meaty and hearty dish. It combines the tender beef with some delicious bacon and it brings together the mushrooms and other delicious veggies.
Address your sweet tooth needs with this extremely fancy dessert, extra-sweet and served with style. The creme caramel is a delicious custard covered with a caramelized sugar crust. Also, use caramelized sugar to coat the ramekins before adding the custard. Flavor the milky and creamy custard itself with vanilla. Oh, and carefully handle the blowtorch when further caramelizing the topping sugar.
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This sea bass with celery remoulade and carrots is not only extra-tasty but also extra-healthy. Seabass is high in phosphorus and potassium and celery also comes packed with potassium, calcium, and phosphorus. Moreover, carrots have potassium, but also some calcium and phosphorus, too. All these nutrients contribute to a healthy immune system.
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This is just a 30-minute job but be patient while it refrigerates overnight. It is mainly a starter but can be very well served as a snack. It is buttery in the most exquisite way and mildly hot from the garlic and pepper added in the pate and in the glaze. When serving it, double its smooth texture with the crunchy almond flake topping.
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Want to try something close to fabulous? Pair scallops with a vegetable stew. Toss fennel and capers together and cook them in butter and white wine. Further flavor them with lemon juice and parsley. We were amazed at the result. You’ll be, too.
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It’s time to bring extra-finesse into your kitchen. Do it with an exquisite dessert inspired by French cuisine. Caramelize pears by cooking them in butter. Flavor them with rosemary and cinnamon and add a sour touch with some lemon. But this would not be complete without crème anglaise, the celebrated vanilla-flavored custard.
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What about the celebrated colorful French vegetable stew, Ratatouille? It is a healthy dish: low-cal, low-fat, low-protein, and not at all high in carbs. In addition, this is a gluten-free and dairy-free version. Add the sliced veggies on a bed of rosemary-flavored, acidic, and hot tomato mixture. Cover them with the same thick sauce before baking for an hour.
Be it a vegetarian meal or a side-dish, these potatoes get baked, not fried, which just makes them healthier. They cook a little slower, but it’s worth the wait. Serve them warm with some grated parmesan to enjoy their garlic and thyme-upgraded savor at its best.
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The well-known refinement of the French cuisine can manifest itself also by combining in a playful way, apparently incompatible ingredients. Mix the foie gras with butter and form the mixture into hazelnut-cored lollipops. Raise the bar by coating them with chocolate and crumbled hazelnuts. Transform your kitchen into a playground by experimenting with these delicious appetizers.
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This time we cook in parchment paper. This holds the moisture in, so you get a smooth and juicy combo of flavored fish and summer vegetables. Serve it warm, but beware! You should open it just before eating, so the aroma can do its thing.
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Rillettes spread is coming right from the middle ages to indulge our palate. Why don’t you give a try to this one? You make it from tender pork shoulder and flavor it with nutmeg, bay, and thyme. Serve it with slices of bread or toast.
Indulge your sweet tooth with madeleines, the French-inspired dessert or sweet snack. You’ll only need to make a creamy batter, then flavor it with lemon zest and vanilla. Feel free to make more than one single batch or increase your batches in size. You’ll need them when your friends will be coming over, trust us. Even if you serve the madeleines with coffee.
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