French recipes

Salmon with Herb Butter over Lentils

This is a really fantastic combination. The lentil dish could complement just about any fish wonderfully, but…

Chicken Chasseur

This is a healthy version of chicken in the famous chasseur sauce containing onions and leeks, and flavored with white wine, tomatoes, and…

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This recipe is from my latest book and winner of the Gourmand World…

Warm mango, banana and pineapple crisp with mascarpone cream

This is a light and fruity dessert made with wholewheat filo dough and a combination of fruits, so you’ll get a…

Ribeye Steaks Bordelaise

When you're in the mood for grilled steak, but want to dress it up a little and serve it with a wonderful bottle of Cabernet or Bordeaux, this is a…

Open Quiche (with Leek, Bacon and Potato)

Some people, sometimes rightly, complain that quiches, for all their quality, are a bit heavy because of the…

Mango Curry Cream Sauce Prawns and Scallops with Wild Rice

Here is a simple recipe of mine (yes, I do sometimes cook for the Missus! LOL) I have wanted to introduce for a…

Buttery Mashed Potatoes

While it's true that we mostly eat Italian at home, there are some dishes that even I have to admit the French do better. (I hope nonna Angelina…

Bechamel Sauce

* Béchamel sauce is delightful enough to use on its own to accent fish, poultry, eggs and vegetables, but it’s the derivative sauces made from the…

Crab Meat Broussard

Whole Sea Bass with Nicoise Tapenade ..

When you go to the fish market specify you would like a true saltwater Baas .it has less bones is truly…

Buttered Brussels Sprouts

Brussels sprouts get a bad rap. Opponents of the vegetable swear it tastes like metal. Or worse, like feet. But when coated with the right…

Broiled Flounder Amandine

Delicious fish with a wonderful nutty lemony butter sauce.

Peach Tarte Tatin

Tarte Tatin is an upside down tart with caramelized fruit inside. Traditionally tarte tatin was made with apples and the apples were caramelized in…

Pain Perdu

Pain Perdu is a deep-fried version of French Toast.