Category: Diet
Low Fat Recipes: Yellow Pepper Soup
Slightly sweet, yellow peppers are milder in flavour than green ones. All peppers are rich in vitamin C. SERVES: 8PREP TIME: 17 minCOOK TIME: 53 minREADY TIME: 1 h 10 minCALORIES: 100 Kcal ⇓ You may also listen to the recipe by pressing the play button below. INGREDIENTS 3 yellow peppers, cored and deseeded 50 g/2…
Grilled Goat’s Cheese Salad Recipe (Salade de Chèvre)
Here is the salad and cheese course on one plate – or serve it as a quick and satisfying starter or light lunch. The fresh tangy flavour of goat’s cheese contrasts with the mild salad leaves. SERVES: 4PREP TIME: 30 minCOOK TIME: 10 minREADY TIME: 40 minCUISINE: French ⇓ You may also listen to the recipe…
French Recipes: Scrambled Eggs with Peppers (Pipérade à la Basquaise)
This dish comes from the Basque country in the Pyrenees, piper being Basquaise for pepper. SERVES: 4PREP TIME: 10 minCOOK TIME: 40 minREADY TIME: 50 minCUISINE: French ⇓ You may also listen to the recipe by pressing the play button below. INGREDIENTS 60 ml/4 tbsp bacon fat, duck fat or olive oil 2 onions, coarsely chopped…
Baked Eggs with Creamy Leeks Recipe (Oeufs en Cocotte aux Poireaux)
The French have traditionally enjoyed eggs prepared in many different ways. Vary this simple yet elegant dish by using other vegetables, such as puréed spinach, or ratatouille, as a base. SERVES: 4PREP TIME: 10 minCOOK TIME: 30 minREADY TIME: 40 minCUISINE: French ⇓ You may also listen to the recipe by pressing the play button below.…
French Recipes: Provençal Chard Omelette ( Trouchia)
This traditional flat omelette can also be made with fresh spinach but chard leaves are typical in Provence. It is delicious served with small black Niçoise olives. SERVES: 6PREP TIME: 15 minCOOK TIME: 25 minREADY TIME: 40 minCUISINE: French ⇓ You may also listen to the recipe by pressing the play button below. INGREDIENTS 675 g/11/2…
French Style: Omelette with Herbs Recipe (Omelette aux Fines Herbes)
Omelettes are often served as a starter or supper dish in France and fines herbes combined with tangy, delicately soured cream make a simple but delicious filling. SERVES: 1PREP TIME: 10 minCOOK TIME: 5 minREADY TIME: 15 minCUISINE: French ⇓ You may also listen to the recipe by pressing the play button below. INGREDIENTS 2 eggs…
Sauteed Wild Mushrooms Recipe (Champignons Sauvages a la Bordelaise)
This is a quick dish to prepare and makes an ideal accompaniment to all kinds of roast and grilled meats. Use any combination of wild or cultivated “wild” mushrooms you can find. SERVES: 6PREP TIME: 10 minCOOK TIME: 10 minREADY TIME: 20 minCUISINE: French ⇓ You may also listen to the recipe by pressing the play…
French Style: Rice Pilaf Recipe (Riz Pilaf)
In France the word pilaf refers to the cooking method of sauteing a food in fat before adding liquid. This method produces perfect rice every time. You will find 2 alternatives at the bottom. You may also listen to the recipe by pressing the play button below: Two more recipes for French Rice Pilaf French…
French Food: Celeriac Purée Recipe (Purée de Céleri-rave)
Many chefs add potato to celeriac purée, but this recipe highlights the pure flavour of the vegetable. If you have any leftovers, thin with stock or milk to make a lovely soup! SERVES: 4PREP TIME: 10 minCOOK TIME: 15 minREADY TIME: 25 min You may also listen to the recipe by pressing the play button below:…
French Cuisine: Oven-braised Chicory Recipe (Endives Braisées au Four)
Chicory is often used raw in salads, yet it is delicious cooked, too. Slow-braising accentuates its unique flavour, giving it a rich, slightly bitter-sweet taste —perfect with pork and veal. SERVES: 6PREP TIME: 15 minCOOK TIME: 40 minREADY TIME: 55 min You may also listen to the recipe by pressing the play button below: INGREDIENTS 55…