About French Food: The Perfect Steak

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French Food French Food Basics Easy Recipes Classic French Dishes From Rebecca Franklin, your Guide to French Food Cook the Perfect Juicy Steak Cooking a perfectly done, juicy steak is a practiced art, and contrary to popular belief, doesn't require a thermometer. An experienced cook gauges steak doneness by the look and feel of the meat as it cooks. No special equipment is needed, just a commitment to watch the steak as it cooks and be observant of the telltale signs of doneness. See More About:  beef recipes  cooking methods  Mayonnaise Recipe Homemade mayonnaise is heads above the rest when it comes to sauce and condiment recipes. A creamy, smooth mouthfeel, the complexity of a handful of simple ingredients, and the sheer richness of it all is reason alone to try your hand at this mayonnaise recipe. It goes with everything, from grilled fish to hand-cut frites. See More About:  sauce recipes  condiment recipes  Parmesan Truffle Fries Recipe Truffled French fries have become something of a controversy on foodie forums, igniting debates over flavor and if they live up to the culinary hype. The trick to making delicious truffled fries, as featured in this Parmesan truffle fries recipe, is to season them with high quality truffle oil and a dusting of cheese. Serve them with a bit of aioli on the side, for dipping. See More About:  potato recipes  ch  Fig Tart Recipe Traditionally, this fig tart is a summer recipe. With a little ingenuity, though, you can soak dried figs and use them year-round for a delicious dessert. The caramelized fig filling is warmed up with a splash of port wine and enlivened with a bit of blackberry jam. A little dollop of Chantilly cream served with the dessert makes the ideal treat. See More About:  fruit recipes  pastry recipes  dessert recipes French Food Ads Mexican Food Steak Restaurants Italian Food Chinese Food Restaurant Food Featured Articles   More from About.com Backyard Chickens 101 Dabble in the self-sufficient, eco-friendly life with these essential chicken-raising tips. More> 24 Amazing Container Gardens These gorgeous and creative gardens prove it doesn't take a lot of space to create something special. 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 Baked Brie Recipe Cassoulet Recipe Gascon Vegetable Soup Recipe Beef Burgundy Recipe Ratatouille Recipe Advertisement