Tuesday, February 16, 2010

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From Rebecca Franklin, your Guide to French Food

Imagine having just a few, critical moments to throw together a fabulously delicious dessert for last-minute guests. Now picture yourself whipping up this spectacular dish in less than ten minutes, with items you have on hand in your pantry. If you happen to be serving dinner, make an impressive, yet deceptively easy chateaubriand in less than 40 minutes. Be sure to visit the French food homepage for the latest recipes, articles, and photo tutorials. Follow me on Twitter for my kitchen adventures.


Chateaubriand Recipe

Chateaubriand is a juicy-on-the-inside, seared and roasted beef tenderloin with wine sauce frequently ordered for a table of two at French restaurants. This chateaubriand recipe is the traditional version of the restaurant favorite, seasoned very simply, roasted to perfection, and then sliced on the diagonal. Be sure to make the quick shallot and wine sauce and serve the meal with chateau potatoes for authenticity.

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Beurre Blanc Sauce Recipe

This classic beurre blanc sauce recipe makes a rich, slightly tangy sauce perfect for seafood or chicken. A traditional sauce in Brittany, sauce beurre blanc, or white butter sauce, has become known outside of the region only in recent decades. Keep it in your recipe collection as Lent approaches to enliven your seafood dishes.

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Pissaladiere Recipe

If you have puff pastry and onions on hand, you can pull a steaming, flaky cafe favorite from your oven in just one hour. Pissaladiere is a savory, Provencal onion tart layered with olives, anchovies, and herbs. Serve it cut into little... Read more.


Spiced Fruit over Pound Cake Recipe

Desserts that are quick and easy to make, as well as being truly special seem few and far between. This spiced fruit over pound cake recipe satisfies a number of cravings. Sauteed fruit, either apples or pears, comes together quickly and tastes just like a handmade tart with a touch of spice. Add rich, buttery pound cake and a generous finish of lightly sweetened whipped cream to make the ultimate dessert: a not-too-sweet study in textures, flavors, and aromas sure to please all your guests... Read more.


 


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