ROASTED SCALLOPS BLACK PUDDING AND CAULIFLOWER PUREE
Black pudding has a rich, spicy flavour which is an ideal bed for the delicate scallop INGREDIENTS served 4 For the Cauliflower Purée 1/2 head of Cauliflower 25g butter … Continue Reading →
Category: FRENCH DISHES
POT AU FEU
Pot au feu is an icon of French cooking and one of the most popular classic Often, depending on the region in France, an ingredient could be added. It’s only … Continue Reading →
CHOUCROUTE GARNIE à l’ALSACIENNE
Choucroute garnie (dressed sauerkraut) is a famous Alsatian recipe for preparing sauerkraut with sausages and other salted meats, and Charcuterie It’s a combo we all know and love, but … Continue Reading →
TARTIFLETTE
We love Cheese, and of course so do the French. In the Haute-Savoie (a sking region on the French Swiss border) they have taken cheese that little bit further, can … Continue Reading →
BOEUF BOURGUIGNON.
In 1987 we purchased several small books in a series from Sainsburys – two French, one Mexican and a Thai. These have become firm friends over the intervening years, even … Continue Reading →
FILETS DE HARENGS, POLLES A L’HUILE
These are a big favourite of ours, we both love it and if we see them on a menu it is a must have. We have now discovered a … Continue Reading →
Moules-marinieres/Moules à la crème
Surely moules marinières is the quintessential French holiday moment. The combination of beautiful fresh seafood, wine and shallots accompanied by large chunks of of crusty baguette is an intoxicating one. … Continue Reading →
ENDIVES GRATIN
Endives wrapped in ham, served in a cheese sauce. This is a very French way of cooking Endives, and interestingly our very first meal we prepared in France. This is … Continue Reading →