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TOMATO & MUSTARD TART
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TOMATO & MUSTARD TART

Meet your new all-round dish for summer entertaining. When friends are coming over for a spontaneous aperitif, this puff pastry tart is my go-to recipe. It’s quick and easy and will be devoured by guests at any type of gathering, from garden party to family lunch on a sunny terrace. What I love most about this recipe is that no tart or pie dish is required. Just roll out the premade puff pastry and top with the condiments, herbs and juicy ripe tomatoes. It’s like a slice of Provence on your plate.

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ŒUFS MAILLOTÉS
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ŒUFS MAILLOTÉS

Step back in time with Œufs Maillotés, an intriguing French recipe from the early 1900s that transforms simple eggs into an elegant culinary masterpiece. The name "maillotés" means "wrapped," and here, eggs are encased in buttery puff pastry

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OEUFS EN MEURETTE
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OEUFS EN MEURETTE

Oeufs en Meurette is a classic Burgundian starter where poached eggs take center stage, bathed in a rich sauce bourguignonne (red wine sauce). Traditionally served on golden, garlic-coated croutons and topped with crispy bacon and fresh parsley, this dish is a showcase of French culinary elegance.

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Gratin d’oeufs
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Gratin d’oeufs

 A legendary creation by Fernand Point, this unique recipe features sliced hard-boiled eggs arranged over a luxurious mixture of heavy cream, Béchamel sauce, and Hollandaise sauce

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Eggs à la Florentine
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Eggs à la Florentine

In France, the term cooking “à la Florentine” refers to anything cooked with spinach and Mornay sauce. Chicken, fish or vegetables . . . almost anything will work well on a bed of sautéed spinach, doused in a homemade Mornay sauce and melted cheese. Broiled under the grill and served with toasted bread, this luscious, creamy egg dish will delight any spinach lover.

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Bistrot EGG SALAD
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Bistrot EGG SALAD

I’m revisiting one of the ultimate French comfort foods—cordon bleu, two ways! First, we’ve got the classic chicken, ham, and cheese combo, and then a twist with veal, pancetta, and blue cheese.

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POMME PAVÉ
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POMME PAVÉ

This elegant dish is a great addition to any meal, embodying the finesse and precision of French cuisine. With layers of thinly sliced potatoes, rich cream, and a golden-brown crust, this potato pavé will impress as a sophisticated side.

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Bacon, Mushroom and Gruyere Quiche
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Bacon, Mushroom and Gruyere Quiche

The flavors of Normandy are deeply rooted in the pillars of cream, cider, calvados, and apples. In this region of France, these ingredients grace almost every recipe, and this mussel recipe is no exception. It takes a unique approach by incorporating cider instead of wine to steam the mussels, enhancing their flavors.

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CHICKEN & MUSHROOM PÂTÉ
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CHICKEN & MUSHROOM PÂTÉ

Indulge in the exquisite flavors of our chicken and mushroom pâté, a culinary masterpiece great for special occasions that combines traditional richness with a contemporary twist.

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QUICHE AU FROMAGE
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QUICHE AU FROMAGE

This triple cheese quiche is simply sensational. I carefully chose three styles of cheese (hard, soft, and a blue cheese) to create a fine balance of flavors. The nuttiness of the Comté contrasts beautifully with the soft, creamy texture of Fontina, and the addition of pieces of blue cheese on top delivers a little nugget of treasure every now and then.

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SUN TART
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SUN TART

The Sun Tart is not just a treat for the taste buds; it's also a visual delight. Shaped like a radiant sun, each slice represents a sun ray that twists off for easy snacking.

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COURGETTE WITH CHORIZO
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COURGETTE WITH CHORIZO

This recipe for sautéed courgettes with onions, cumin, lemon, and chorizo is a perfect example of how a few ingredients can come together to create a flavorful meal, allowing the natural flavors of the ingredients to shine through. It is great as a side dish or a tapas-style appetizer.

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ONION CONFIT TART
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ONION CONFIT TART

This zesty tart combines the rich flavors of a red wine onion confit, a crispy pastry base, and a savory topping of goat cheese, pine nuts, and chives.

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SAFFRON MUSSEL SOUP
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SAFFRON MUSSEL SOUP

The saffron and cream beautifully complement the natural richness of the mussels, resulting in a silky texture that you’ll want to savor.

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French meatballs
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French meatballs

Dip your toe into charcuterie making and taste our authentic chipolatas (pork) and merguez sausages (spicy lamb), in the form of munchable meatballs. I used the forcemeat to make meatballs, instead of fiddling around with a sausage maker. It’s so much easier and tastes crazy delicious. ⁠

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Asparagus Sauce Fleurette
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Asparagus Sauce Fleurette

Learn how to make the Asperges sauce Fleurette (asparagus with Sauce Fleurette). The Sauce Fleurette as one of the many daughter sauces born from the classic Hollandaise sauce, elevated by the introduction of cream for a lusciously smooth texture. The very term "Fleurette" draws inspiration from the use of a specific French cream—Creme Fleurette—a luxurious, full-fat cream celebrated throughout the culinary landscape of France.

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