Bar en Croûte de Sel is a classic French Mediterranean dish with Italian roots often made in France. The recipe calls for fresh sea bass baked in a salt crust. The term croûte de sel means “salt crust” in French, and it refers to the technique of wrapping the fish in a thick layer of…
Corsican Lasagne is one of the best Corsican recipes that will surely bring your taste buds to France! If you love vegetables from the Mediterranean region, this is one of the best French meal ideas. Corsican Lasagne Recipe This recipe serves 4-6 people. Ingredients Grated Parmesan Olive oil Nutmeg Dried oregano Salt and pepper One…
Paillard refers to the cut of meat used; here being thinly pounded chicken breast. This lemon and herb-seasoned chicken breast is extremely versatile and can be paired with a green salad for a light and flavorful lunch. Chicken Paillard (for 2 people) Ingredients 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts ½ lemon, juiced 1 tablespoon olive oil…
Ratatouille is a southern French dish that hails from the Provence region of France. It is a hearty vegetable stew best made with fresh end-of-summer produce. Ratatouille is a healthy French dish as it is packed with vegetables and can be easily made vegan. The name Ratatouille comes from the French verb “touiller” which means…
The French Croque Monsieur takes the simple ham and cheese sandwich and elevates it with the addition of a creamy bechamel sauce. Do you know what the difference between a Croque Monsieur and Croque Madame is? The only difference is that an egg is added on top of a Croque Madame! Croque Monsieur Recipe Today…
Making traditional French Coq au Vin at home may seem like a large project to take on, however, there is not much active work involved. The deep flavors come from an overnight marinade, and lengthy cooking time on low heat. The best types of red wine to use are hearty red wines, typically Burgundies from…
The process for making French Duck Confit is simple, and requires only 4 ingredients! Use the best quality duck legs that you can find, and duck fat can be found at specialty grocers. It preserves well, so you can confit a large batch, and cook later on as needed! Duck Confit Recipe Here is the…
I love quiches because they’re easy to assemble and bake, great to eat warm or cold, and variations are only limited by your imagination. A French Quiche Lorraine originally hails from the Lorraine region in France near Alsace, located between France and Germany. This particular quiche is typically made with gruyère cheese and bacon (French…