CUISINE de FRANCE

French Cuisine

When you think of fine French cuisine you find yourself mulling over rich sauces and complex recipes. Its all true, mastering French cuisine is a lifelong pursuit but you can get good enough to appreciate the art of making and presenting fine food. Here are some of the recipes I have enjoyed making. Remember rule #1 of mastering French, or any, cuisine, Mise en Place – measure and prepare your ingredients prior to starting.

General

• Mirepoix – diced vegetables to enhance cuisine taste and presentation

Cuisine

• Beef
  • Beef Bourguignon – In a Wine/Port reduction: expensive, time consuming, but worth it
  • Beef Wellington – Individual serving with mushroom sauce – I know, it’s British
  • Flank Steak with Charred Scallion Sauce – amazing taste
  • Seared Steak Pieces in Garlic Butter Sauce – keto friendly
  • Stroganoff – Sounds Russian right, but invented by a French chef
• Fowl
  • Apricot Almond Roasted Chicken Breast – sweet and savory
  • Baked Chicken with Artichokes – in a mayonnaise cheese sauce
  • Cassoulet – Traditional French country casserole with beans, duck, sausage, and bacon.
  • Chicken Cordon Bleu – with creamy Dijon sauce
  • Chicken Provencal – A Mediterranean style fried chicken with sauce
  • Coq Au Vin – Braised Chicken thighs in red wine reduction
  • Fricassee de Poulet a L’Ancienne – Chicken Fricassee with an herbal sauce
  • Chicken Sous Vide – Thighs with au jus for sauce
  • Chicken Stuffed with Feta and Spinach – rolled breast
  • Cilantro-Chili Chicken – Sous Vide or grilled
  • Turkey Club Roulades – Rolled turkey club with asparagus center and Dijon-mayo sauce
• Pork
  • Grilled Pork Chop with Pommery Mustard – Rich creamy sauce with hearty taste
• Fish
  • Coquilles Saint-Jacques – Scallops in a mushroom tarragon sauce
  • Crab Souffle – Classic souffle recipe
  • Blackened Fish – It’s Cajun, but close enough
  • Gumbo – French/Creole chicken, sausage, and shrimp stew made from scratch
  • Cassolette de Thon – Roux based Tuna Casserole with mirepoix
• Vegetarian
  • Ratatouille – skillet based version with eggplant and zucchini
  • Spinach Quiche – traditional quiche with flaky crust

Breakfast

• Buckwheat Crepes – For savory crepes.
• Crème Brulee French Toast – with Challah bread
• Crockpot Breakfast Casserole – can be prepared the night before
• Eggs Benedict – a baked strata style
• Spinach Quiche – Crustless quiche with vegetarian option

Pastries/Treats

• Madeleines – Lemon or Orange zested French cake treats