French Onion Soup
In France this soup is standard bistro fare and is simply referred to as gratinee which refers to the topping […]
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Coq Au Vin (French Chicken Stew)
Coq au vin is one of the most well known and popular French chicken dishes. It consists of chicken braised
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Chocolate Soufflé With Grand Marnier Orange Sauce
The combination of chocolate and orange is truely magical. It is a classic flavour combination, used and enjoyed in a
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Duck Breast With Orange Sauce
If you crave Duck à l’Orange, but you don’t feel up to roasting a whole duck, try this version with
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Duck à l’Orange
Duck à l’orange, aka Canard a la Bigarade, is a classic French dish consisting of whole roasted duck with orange sauce.
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Chicken Liver Pâté With Bacon & Port
Pâté is a mixture of cooked ground meat and fat minced into a spreadable paste. Common additions include vegetables, herbs,
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Olive Tapenade Palmiers
A palmier (French for “palm tree”), is a French pastry that gets its name from its resemblance to a palm
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Florentines
A Florentine biscuit is a French pastry that is erroneously attributed to Italian cuisine. The Florentine was first made in France at
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April/May 2015 Recipes
Although the French-inspired recipes included here are as French as the Cordon Bleu Culinary School, you don’t need to have the skills of
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Quick French chicken
French cookery does not imply complicated techniques and expensive ingredients. Simple wholesome fare have been served by French cooks for
Ratatouille
Ratatouille (pronounced rah-tah-too-ee) is a traditional French Provençal stewed vegetable dish, originating in Nice. Ratatouille is usually served as a side dish,
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Sole Meuniere
Sole meunière is a classic French dish consisting of sole, usually filleted, that is dredged in milk and flour, fried in butter and served with the resulting brown
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French Toast
French toast is the champion of brunch. Nothing says “weekend” like tucking into crispy triangles of bread dripping with syrup or
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Floating Islands
This impressive French dessert, also known as Snow Eggs, consists of delicate meringue clouds that rest in a sea of crème
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Potato Croquettes
Croquette, from the French croquer, “to crunch”, is a small breadcrumbed fried roll that usually has mashed potatoes and/or ground meat (veal,
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Brioche
Brioche is a French pastry and is made in the same basic way as bread, but the dough is as rich as a pastry
Quiche Lorraine
Quiche or savoury pie makes exceptionally good light meals, starters or side dishes. A basic crust and custard are used,
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Marvelous Meringues
Meringue, also known as “forgotten cookies” due to the fact that it is baked at a very low heat for a long
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Creamy Mocha Mousse
This recipe is a simplified and healthier version of the ever-popular classic French dessert, Mousse au Chocolat. In her book “From
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Gourmet Chocolate Mousse Cake
This decadent cake is ideal to make for a special occasion. Chocolate Sponge Layers are filled with mousse and set. The