ClassicFrench cuisineis foundational, a lesson in employing good technique to coax maximum flavor from seasonal, best-quality ingredients. Less is often more; there are no bells and whistles to hide behind as a dish's beauty lies within its simplicity. These are the French main courses that sp...
If referring to the salad, it just makes the French shudder if written or spoken incorrectly. Why is it Called Salade Niçoise or 'à la Niçoise'? In French cuisine, Niçoise is a culinary term to designate the type of regional speciality around Nice. On menus, if a fish dish is...
Sole meunière is a classic fish preparation, perhaps best known as the dish that ignited Julia Child’s love affair withFrench cuisine. Like many of France’s trademark dishes, sole meunière (meaning “in the style of the miller’s wife”) is an exercise in simplicity: Dredge sole fillets...
French cooking showcases best-quality ingredients in technique-driven recipes to produce elegant dishes that allow simple flavors to shine. Here, we've gathered a sampling of our traditional French favorites: the wine-braised chicken stewcoq au vin, the Provençal fish stewbouillabaisse, a vegetabl...
Fish and chips is a traditional British dish consisting of fried fish and thinly sliced fried potatoes. The potatoes are called "French fries" in the U.S. and "chips" in the U.K. Many food historians think the first fish and chips shop was opened by Joseph Malin, a young Jewish immigr...
This dish of delicate veal, butter and more butter, cream, and carrots consistently ranks in the top ten when the French are surveyed about their favorite dishes. Get the recipe for Veal in Cream Sauce (Blanquette de Veau) » Chocolate Mousse ...
The hamburgers are square at Wendy's because the restaurant never cuts corners, but you get more than just clever wordplay as part of your Wendy's meal. Chili, baked potatoes, spicy chicken, and sometimes controversial french fries are some of Wendy's signature items. For my money, the onl...
“Tomates Farcies” are the perfect addition to any Summer table. This unfussy recipe of ripe tomatoes, carved and filled with a stuffing of ground meat, herbs, bread and cheese is a staple dish in any French household – and a personal childhood favorite of mine. Naturally, this dish is ...
Sauce Charcutière - Named after the French butcher who specializes in pork products, this brown sauce with pickles is perfect on top of a fried pork chop. Tomato Cream Sauce Recipe (Sauce Aurore) - White sauce made with pureed tomatoes. Great on all sorts of things - chicken, fish, veget...
British "chips" are similar to french fries, and restaurants use a few tricks to makereally good and crispy fries. The most important steps areblanchingand double frying, the same methods used in this recipe. Rinsing the excess starch off the freshly cut potatoes, then simmering them briefly ...