Monday, November 21, 2011

About French Food: Opera Cake

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From Rebecca Franklin, your Guide to French Food

Marilyn Monroe's stuffing recipe surfaced in a recent book and has made the rounds on food blogs. Marilyn's stuffing recipe showcases not only a knowledge of cooking, but also a surprising use of European methods for making a poultry dressing. I couldn't resist taking a closer look to adapt and recreate it via French cuisine. Here's what Marilyn Monroe's stuffing recipe might have looked like had she been a housewife in 1950's France... Read more.


Baked Ham with Spiced Apples and Pears Recipe

This baked ham with spiced apples and pears recipe is the essence of Quebecois holiday food. It's substantial enough for frosty Canadian nights, and made with locally sourced maple syrup and orchard fruit. The fact the it fills the house with an irresistible aroma as it bakes and browns is almost beside the point. Almost. This maple baked ham is the full holiday experience in one dish: sweet, smoky, salty, and spicy flavors blend to make an intoxicating and unforgettable winter meal... Read more.


Duck a l'Orange Recipe

French cuisine made its debut in America thanks in part to this famous duck a l'orange recipe for seared duck breast glazed with sweet orange sauce. This sophisticated dish is a wonderful addition to party menus and romantic dinners. The easy sauce can be prepared ahead of time and the duck seared right before serving... Read more.


Miniature Brioche Rolls Recipe

Add an elegant note to any menu with this miniature brioche rolls recipe. Rich and eggy, these little breads are perfect with a steamy mug of coffee for breakfast, or as a surprise accompaniment to a big, family dinner. They are perfect for party guests, because they take only 20 minutes of active preparation and they make such a beautiful... Read more.

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Opera Cake Recipe

There is much debate as to who, exactly, invented the original opera cake recipe and where. Some culinary historians have set it as far back as the 1890s, while others put its creation at a Paris shop in the mid-twentieth century. Most opera cake enthusiasts agree that the best - to some, the only - place to buy opera cake is at Dalloyau. Whichever camp you fall into, we think you'll agree that this opera cake recipe is well worth the time investment. Layers of light almond sponge cake, coffee buttercream, and dark chocolate ganache make it the showstopping dessert... Read more.


 


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