France
Food, wine and spirits in France, Europe.
Caper cream
Serve with boiled or grilled meat.
French apple cake
This French apple cake is OK for a vegetarian, not for a vegan one.
French potato salad
Potatoes and warm vegetables is what this French style salad recipe uses.
Ratatouille
Ratatouille is a very handy recipe to make the best of eggplant and other vegetables. This recipe is flavored with Mediterranean herbs.
Almond French toast
Plan to make the amaretto sauce before hand, keeping it warm in a double boiler. Serve with whipped cream.
Vinaigrette
The basic vinaigrette is prepared using only vinegar, oil, salt, and pepper. For the variations suggested, prepare first the basic vinaigrette, mixing the other ingredients later.
Tournedos with anchovy butter
The tournedos come from the fillet of beef, one of the most tender cuts of beef, as do the fillet mignon and Chateaubriand. These are small steaks cut from the center, round and about 1 1/2 to 2 inches thick.
Tartiflette
The recipe for tartiflette is a dish made up of potatoes, bacon, and cheese. It could be considered the main course, rather than a side dish. It is best served with a green salad, gherkins, and deli meats.
Fish fillets a la meunière
This is a classic way to prepare white flat fish, dredged in flour, cooked in butter, served with a brown butter sauce with lemon and parsley. Simple and flavorful.
Quiche Lorraine
Quiche Lorraine is a savory pie made of cream, eggs, and bacon. It takes the name from the Lorraine area in France, famous for its bacon. Cheese is often added to the ingredients.