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Things to Know About Peppers
Peppers are delicious additions to salads, they add a lovely crunch and a wonderful color, ranging from green to red. They are also rich in Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin K, and Vitamin B6 and a good source of dietary fiber. Peppers comes with a variety of shapes. Bell peppers, genetically known as capsicums, has…
French Cuisine: Roquefort and Cucumber Mousse Recipe
This cool and refreshing mousse makes a perfect summer starter. Other blue-veined cheeses, such as bleu d’Auvergne or fourme d’Ambert, may be used instead Roquefort. SERVES: 6PREP TIME: 5 hCOOK TIME: 10 minREADY TIME: 5 h 10 minCUISINE: French ⇓ You may also listen to the recipe by pressing the play button below. INGREDIENTS 18 cm…
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 Style: Cheese and Bacon Quiche Recipe (Quiche Savoyarde)
Gruyère is probably the most important French cheese for cooking. Made in the rugged Alpine dairy country of the Savoie, it is firm and has a rich nutty flavour. SERVES: 6-8PREP TIME: 20 minCOOK TIME: 1 hREADY TIME: 1 h 20 minCUISINE: French ⇓ You may also listen to the recipe by pressing the play button…
Cheese and Onion Flan (Flamiche au Fromage)
A strong flavoured washed rind cheese such as Epoisses, Maroilles, or Livarot, is traditional in this tart but Munster or Port Salut will also produce a pleasant, if milder, result. SERVES: 4PREP TIME: 1 h 30 minCOOK TIME: 1 hREADY TIME: 2 h 30 minCUISINE: French ⇓ You may also listen to the recipe by pressing…
Alsatian Leek and Onion Tartlets Recipe (Tartlettes Alsaciennes)
The savoury filling in these tartlets is traditional to north-east France where many types of quiche are popular. Baking in individual tins makes for easier serving and looks attractive too. SERVES: 6 PREP TIME: 20 min COOK TIME: 40 min READY TIME: 1 hCUISINE: French ⇓ You may also listen to the recipe by pressing the…
French Cuisine: Twice-baked Soufflés Recipe (Soufflés Renversés)
These little soufflés are served upside-down! They are remarkably easy to make and can be prepared up to a day in advance, then reheated in the sauce — perfect for easy entertaining. SERVES: 6PREP TIME: 10 minCOOK TIME: 45 minREADY TIME: 55 minCUISINE: French ⇓ You may also listen to the recipe by pressing the play…
French Food: Goat’s Cheese Soufflè (Fromage de Chèvre)
Make sure everyone is seated before the soufflé comes out of the oven because it will begin to deflate almost immediately. This recipe works equally well with strong blue cheeses such as Roquefort. SERVES: 4-6PREP TIME: 10 minCOOK TIME: 40 minREADY TIME: 50 minCUISINE: French ⇓ You may also listen to the recipe by pressing the…
Scrambled Eggs with Caviar Recipe (Oeufs Brouillés au caviar)
In France, scrambled eggs are cooked slowly so they are rich, smooth and creamy — never dry. SERVES: 4PREP TIME: 5 minCOOK TIME: 15 minREADY TIME: 20 minCUISINE: French ⇓ You may also listen to the recipe by pressing the play button below. INGREDIENTS 40 g/11/2 oz/3 tbsp butter, cut into small pieces 8 eggs, plus…
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…
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