About French Food: Things Are Not What They Seem

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French Food French Food Basics Easy Recipes Classic French Dishes From Rebecca Franklin, your Guide to French Food Today we have recipes that would, at first glance, be considered bland, diet-food, too hard to prepare, or simply not enough. Instead, take a closer look - and taste - of a vibrant bean soup, an exquisitely rich salad, a genuinely easy brioche, and a deceptively small maple pie just in time for sugaring season. White Bean and Sage Soup Recipe White beans sometimes carry the connotation of being boring. I prefer to view them as a delicious, blank culinary canvas, though. For one, I think their creamy texture is nothing short of addictive; it adds a velvety mouth-feel to any dish, without adding any fat. Combine that with the fact that they're a great source of inexpensive protein and they're almost impossible to cook wrong. This white bean and sage soup recipe is punched up with a classic herb and bean combination to delicious effect. See More About:  bean recipes  soup recipes  Salad Lyonnaise Recipe This salad Lyonnaise recipe, also known as poached egg salad, is an extravagant entree salad. A base of frisee greens is piled high with crumbled bacon, savory croutons, and a rich, poached egg and then drizzled with tangy shallot vinaigrette. Aside from the enticing red, yellow, and green contrasts of this delicious meal, who can resist a plate of bacon, eggs, and bread courageous enough to be labeled a salad? See More About:  salad recipes  bacon recipes  egg recipes Simple Brioche Loaf Recipe Subtly sweet brioche loaf is a humble version of the more time intensive classic recipe. The simplicity of the preparation is deceptive, though; the delicate texture and heavenly aroma rival any traditional brioche found in Paris. See More About:  bread recipes  dairy recipes  egg recipes Maple Sugar Pie Recipe This Canadian maple sugar pie recipe is one of Quebec's most famous desserts. The intense maple pie has surprisingly few ingredients and can be adjusted according to your personal tastes. It tastes wonderfully luxurious garnished with both whipped cream and ice cream. The results are a sweet-as-candy treat that can be divided into 12 to 14 petite servings, making it a great choice for a party! See More About:  maple recipes  tart recipes  dessert recipes French Food Ads Quick Food Recipes Food French Recipes British Food Dishes Polish Food UK Featured Articles   More from About.com Discover the Disney Dream Disney's newest cruise ship has something for every family member, from the Aqua Duck watercoaster to adults-only lounges. More> Cruise the Celebrity Eclipse The Eclipse features luxurious interiors, a spa, and the "iLounge" where guests can check email and create their own photo books. More> This newsletter is written by: Rebecca Franklin French Food Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About French Food newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 About.com   Must Reads Winter Tea House Recipes French Recipes For Cold Weather French Vegetarian Recipes Favorite Crepe Recipes International French Toast Recipes Advertisement