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- Coffee in France
[Food-and-Drink:Coffee] If you travel to the Hexagon you may be surprised to see that coffee in France is a little different then what you may be used to drinking. For one thing, it is usually fairly strong - not as strong as an Italian espresso but certainly stronger then the average cup of American Joe.
- How to Cook Chestnuts
[Food-and-Drink:Cooking-Tips] Learning how to cook chestnuts is easy and there are several different methods you can employ. Follow these easy tips for boiling or roasting chestnuts and you will soon be enjoying this tasty nutritious treat. Also, discover some wonderful chestnut products, perfect for baking and other recipes.
- Creme Fraiche - Add Velvety Goodness to Your Favorite Recipes
[Food-and-Drink] Curious about creme fraiche? Learn what this super star ingredient from France actually is and get some great ideas about how you can add its velvety goodness to your own recipes.
- French Baked Apple Recipe For Good Women
[Food-and-Drink:Desserts] This baked apple recipe is called Les Pommes Bonne Femme, literally good woman apples. You don't have to be good though to try this easy French dessert, nor to enjoy the divine smell of baking apples wafting from your kitchen on a rainy afternoon.
- Chicken Cordon Bleu - The Easy, Healthy Way
[Food-and-Drink:Main-Course] Have you ever enjoyed a delicious chicken cordon bleu in a restaurant and wondered if you could get the same results at home? Try this easy baked version and save yourself a few calories and mess along the way.
- Ratatouille Recipe
[Food-and-Drink:Recipes] Here's an easy ratatouille recipe - perfect for enjoying in season vegetables: eggplants, zucchinis, bell peppers and tomatoes. If you follow my method, you can prepare this typical French dish in about 20 minutes. Ratatouille is a versatile dish that can be served both hot and cold and with many different things including pasta, omelets, fish and poultry. You can vary the ingredients depending on what you have on hand.
- What is a Shallot and How to Cook Them
[Food-and-Drink:Cooking-Tips] Ever wondered what is a shallot and how you might use it in your cooking? In France, shallots are used often in recipes, where their mild onion taste subtly flavors sauces and other dishes. Learn how to select, store and prepare shallots, adding a flavorful ingredient to your kitchen repertoire.
- French Onion Soup Recipe - Not Just For Newlyweds
[Food-and-Drink:Soups] This French onion soup recipe is traditionally served to newlyweds on their wedding night, but you don't have to get married to enjoy this delicious cheese and bread topped classic of French cooking. Here's an easy to follow recipe that will have you enjoying your soup in just about an an hour.
- Two Baked Fish Recipes - Elegant and Easy
[Food-and-Drink:Recipes] Try these easy baked fish recipes for a very quick, yet elegant dinner. These fish recipes go together in a matter of minutes and because they are baked, rather than fried, your house will not end up smelling like a fish farm. With these simple French ideas for presentation, you can add just the hint of sophistication needed to elevate your meal from the ordinary to the memorable.
- Two French Chocolate Desserts - Ready in a Snap
[Food-and-Drink:Desserts] Want to add a French touch to your dinner party, but have next to no time to cook? Try one of these two fabulously easy French chocolate desserts and be ready for company in a matter of minutes. One recipe is for the classic chocolate mousse and the other for a couldn't be easier chocolate tart.
- Buche De Noel - From the Woodpile to Your Plate
[Food-and-Drink:Desserts] In it's humble beginnings, the buche de Noel was not a cake at all but a log left burning in the fireplace during the darkest part of winter. Here you can learn about France's yule log tradition and add it to your next holiday celebration by choosing from a vast array with one of the many different varieties available.
- Mashed Potato Casserole - French Style Comfort Food
[Food-and-Drink:Recipes] Want to easily add a French twist to dinner tonight but still please your family with something warm and reassuring? This mashed potato casserole, called Hachis Parmentier, is French comfort food, prepared by thousands of home chefs everyday in France.
- Champagne Vinegar - Adding Mellow Flavor to Your Recipes
[Food-and-Drink] Champagne vinegar is delightful, just like the wine it is made from. It is light, yet flavorful, making it the perfect addition to many recipes - everything from vinaigrettes to tomato sauces. Learn how champagne vinegar is made and how to use it in your everyday cooking.
- Three Easy French Desserts You Can Make For Dinner Tonight
[Food-and-Drink:Desserts] These easy French desserts are all fixed in less than 20 minutes and will add an elegant touch to any meal. You'll be pleased to see that they all are made with ingredients that you probably already have on hand and the preparation couldn't be simpler. Try one of these classic French desserts for dinner tonight.
- French Picnic Tart Recipe
[Food-and-Drink:Recipes] Here's a French tart recipe perfect for a picnic, but you could also serve it as an appetizer or even as an entree by itself. This fabulous tasting recipe is a good introduction to some yummy French ingredients including goat cheese, green olive tapenade and puff pastry. Delicious and easy.
- Dragees, A French Touch For Your Next Event
[Home-and-Family:Entertaining] Dragees can be a great addition to your wedding, baby shower, or even your next birthday party. These candy covered almonds are an easy way to add a touch of color and taste to any celebration.. Here you can learn a bit about the history of the dragee, how the French use them, and some decorating ideas for your next party.
- French Candy - A Tour of France in Bonbons
[Food-and-Drink] France has many treasured candies, each with a fanciful history to accompany their sugary burst of flavor. So as you savor your bonbons, you can enjoy a wonderful story to go along with them. Learn about such favorites as berlingots, calissons, nougat, candied chestnuts, Vichy pastilles, and more.
- French Sea Salt - The New Super Condiment
[Food-and-Drink] If you enjoy cooking and reading recipes, you have probably been hearing about fleur de sel and celtic salt. These French sea salts may be the latest gourmet craze, but they have been popular in France for hundreds of years. Their briny taste is like a kiss from the ocean and truly is a tasty alternative to regular table salt, which you may find burning and bitter after tasting these lovely products.
- The French Love Lentils - Why Not You?
[Food-and-Drink] You will find lots of recipes from France that use lentils, everything ranging from crisp salads with warm lentils and creamy goat cheese to hearty lentil stew, rich with ham and sausage. Learn about lentil nutrition and why you should be eating more, as well as what varieties are available and some delicious French ideas on how to serve them.
- Two Basic French Sauces You Can Easily Master
[Food-and-Drink:Recipes] Do you suffer from the culinary misconception that French sauces are difficult to make? Nothing could be further from the truth. You can easily master the technique for making these two basic French sauces and from there you will be able to branch into making a near infinite variety -- your imagination being the only limit.
- Arugula Alternatives - Exploring Mesclun
[Food-and-Drink:Salads] Arugula is getting a lot of media attention these days, but this yummy young green is no newcomer to Mediterranean salad plates. Along with a wonderful variety of other tasty types of lettuce, it makes up what is known as a mesclun. If you do not fancy arugula, you could always try one of the other nutritious salad greens that make up a mesclun mix.
- Are You Crazy For Carpaccio?
[Food-and-Drink:Salads] Here are three delightful French variations on the Italian orignated Carpaccio. Learn about the history behind carpaccio and enjoy a refreshing and low calorie entree for tonight's dinner. All easy and all delicious.
- Try These Great Savory Quick Breads From France
[Food-and-Drink:Recipes] You will often find bite-sized pieces of savory quick breads served at cocktail hour in France. They are called cakes and there is an endless variety to these easy French appetizers. Here are several easy and tantalizing recipes to get you started.
- Madeleines - French Snack Cakes With a History
[Food-and-Drink] Madeleines are small shell shaped tea cakes that are very popular at snack time in France. You'll be surprised to learn that even this simple cake has a delightful history behind it.
- How to Stay Skinny As a French Woman in 10 Easy Steps
[Health-and-Fitness:Weight-Loss] What's the secret to French slenderness? A humorous treatment of French eating and exercise habits in 10 easy points.
- Choux Pastry - The Key to Elegant French Cakes
[Food-and-Drink:Desserts] If you learn how to make French choux pastry you can make an incredible variety of elegant French cakes. Learn how to make everything from the basic cream puff recipe to the spectacular French wedding cake, known as croquembouche. Choux pastry variations are only as limited as your imagination.
- How to Make and Serve Compound Butters
[Food-and-Drink:Recipes] You will find lots of compound butters featured in French cuisine, from the classic parsley butter, known as beurre maitre d'hotel, to more exotic combinations including anchovy and salmon butters. A compound butter is a very easy way to add an elegant touch to any meal. Use your imagination to think up new taste combinations and ways of serving these butters.
- French Drinks - Getting Your Order Right
[Food-and-Drink] If you're planning a vacation to France this summer you might like to brush up on a few terms for ordering a drink. French drinks run the gamut from the caricatural glass of red wine, to a large variety of herbal teas, and include beer, cider, brandies, liqueurs, and sparkling waters.
- French Dessert Creams - Are You Confused?
[Food-and-Drink:Desserts] Have you ever wondered what you were ordering when it got to dessert time at a French restaurant? All of those crèmes used in French cooking can be confusing. Here you'll find a description of the different crèmes used in French desserts. But beware, they all sound so scrumptious, you may find yourself calling for dinner or even airplane reservations!
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