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French Food French Food Basics Easy Recipes Classic French Dishes From Rebecca Franklin, your Guide to French Food I plan on finishing most of my holiday preparations early this season, and, in part, that means my baking and confection-making. I like to give an epicurean treat to the special people in my life each year, and this year I decided to make Calissons. Most of the world's supply of Calissons, a unique almond paste candy, comes from Aix en Provence. Most visitors to Aix come away with a penchant for the distinctive candy. They're hard to find, but taking the time to make them from scratch is well worth the effort... Read more. Candied Chestnuts Recipe If chestnuts roasting over a crackling fire are evocative of happy times and holidays, then candied chestnuts are their luxurious cousins, served only as the most indulgent of treats. So beloved is the flavor in France, that the Berthillon Glacier in Paris usually sells out of their dreamy marron glace within hours. Bring the unique, warmly sweet flavor into your own kitchen with this easy candied chestnuts recipe It takes a time commitment of a few days to get to the delicious finish line, but active cooking time is less than 30 minutes, in total... Read more. See More About:  candy recipes  nut recipes  Salted Butter Caramels Recipe Smooth, creamy caramel blends with a sharp salty note in this salted butter caramels recipe Try serving the salted caramels with a tiny sprinkling of salt or dip them in melted chocolate for delicious contrast. These make the perfect holiday treat for coworkers and friends... Read more. See More About:  candy recipes  caramel recipes  5-Star Orangettes Recipe Orangettes are strips of candied orange peel dipped in dark chocolate. They make an elegant gift and look great served on a decorative dish along with the coffee at the end of a meal. This recipe is several steps long, but it can be doubled if you want a bigger serving for the time spent in the kitchen... Read more. See More About:  candy recipes  chocolate recipes  orange recipes Montelimar Style Nougat Recipe This nougat blanc recipe is a classic Montelimar-style candy. Nougat de Montelimar is specifically protected by an AOC, or controlled term of origin. The famous candy must hail from the city in southeastern France and contain at least 28% almonds, 25% honey, and 2% pistachios, all of the highest quality. This recipe meets the ingredients standard, and although you may not be sitting in Montelimar right now, you can whip up a delicious batch of the low-fat candy in your own kitchen... Read more. See More About:  candy recipes  nougat recipes  French Food Ads Food Party Food Ideas Christmas Recipes French Food Coupon Christmas Holiday Featured Articles Cocktails, Spirits, Wine Menus & Diet Glossary Explore French Food French Cooking Techniques & Tutorials Appetizers/ Hors D'oeuvres Recipes   More from About.com 2011's Cutest Winter Boots Snuggly snow boots are essential for women who live in cold climates, but still want to put their best foot forward. More> 10 Budget Work Essentials Figuring out how to pay for a fabulous work wardrobe can be a challenge. These 10 mix-and-max essentials are all under $50. 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 How To Make Crepes Chocolate Crepes Recipe Lemon Crepes Recipe Gingerbread Crepes Recipe Vanilla Cognac Crepes Recipe Advertisement