French Food

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By eddybles 2 comments
There's nothing like the smile on a person's face when you round the corner to serve them a bowl of butter and a steaming popover and while the joy they bring is certainly worth the effort, it took me a while to find the right balance of ... more »
By fabianatrish 0 comments
This is a common dish in the Haitian community. It is done with many different variations but the end product is always the same, amazing and delicious food... more »
By eHow Food & Drink Editor 1 comments
Quiche is a savory custard tart, originally from northern France, where it's a popular lunch for farmers. Quiche Lorraine (from Alsace-Lorraine in France) has bacon and leeks, but you can put virtually anything in the filling. This recipe makes ... more »
By JamieTurner 0 comments
Today it’s virtually impossible to find a menu from a top restaurant that doesn’t include something made with fresh foie gras, a duck or goose liver product that dates back to the Egyptians of 2500 B.C. Thankfully, availability of fresh foie gras ... more »
By eddybles 0 comments
I love quesadillas but sometimes I get tired of the old familiar triangle on my plate. For this recipe, I punched circles out of my tortillas to make mini quesadillas. These are an ideal size for an appetizer. 'What about the waste?" you ... more »
By eHow Food & Drink Editor 0 comments
French culture features a more laid back, easy lifestyle. The French take time out of each day to enjoy it to its fullest. One of the best ways to enjoy French culture is by enjoying their food. French people hold their food in high regard, as it ... more »
By Fossman 0 comments
You're hosting a dinner party, and all you know how to make is bland chicken or some vegetable-medley casserole your mom made for you back in grade school. And obviously, your special "Leche over Cheerios" recipe won't fly. Here's a French ... more »
By Nehemiah Gardner 0 comments
If you are working at any restaurants like Kings or any fast food places, keep fries in the freezer until it is ready to cook... more »
By Valery 0 comments
If you are spending time in France on holiday or for business you will more than likely eat out and if you do, will of course have to order a meal in a restaurant. Do not despair: even if you do not speak French you can manage to order a meal by ... more »
By crownofsunbeams 0 comments
Bring a taste of France to your kitchen... more »
By eHow Food & Drink Editor 0 comments
Crepes are a thin, delicate pancake commonly associated with French cuisine. Sweet crepes are filled with fruits and custards to create desserts, and crepes salees are savory, unsweetened crepes filled with eggs, meat, seafood or cheese as a main ... more »
By virtualibrarian 0 comments
Sounds yummy, doesn't it? No? Well, believe it or not, this dish was actually the first-ever entree served up at the first-ever restaurant, opened in Paris in 1765. Although we no longer have the original recipe as cooked up by the first-ever ... more »
By eHow Food & Drink Editor 1 comments
White sausages are a traditional breakfast food in Munich. They are usually made with veal and pork and brought to the table in a soup tureen. Near-boiling water is added, warming these delicacies to perfection. There is no better way to start a ... more »
By Petit Avocat 0 comments
Everyone wants a coveted table at the famous The French Laundry in Yountville, but with only 16 tables, it can be quite a challenge. I've decided to share my secret with all of you. I picked the date I wanted to visit the restaurant and had my ... more »
By Janice Fahy 0 comments
This amazing cake and the glossy ganache that finishes it will please all the chocolate lovers in your life and look like you bought it from a professional bakery... more »
By Angie O'Dowd 0 comments
Yearning for the restaurant quality taste of Chicken Cordon Bleu without leaving the house? Try this easy and interesting recipe on your next purchase of chicken breasts and you're bound to never leave your home again when longing for this ... more »
By MyFrenchCook 0 comments
Lorraine is the region in France were I born. That's why the first recipe I gonna share will be the speciality of Lorraine... more »
By jamesbankston 0 comments
A quick and simple French salad, this dish will liven up any picnic or outdoor feast!.. more »
By eHow Food & Drink Editor 0 comments
Carbonade a la Flamande is a Belgian beef stew, traditionally cooked in strong beer and served with potatoes. To be authentic, find some genuine Belgian beer, and start early, because the longer you stew it, the better it will taste... more »
By AnneElk 0 comments
Even if you've never heard of clafoutis, you won't regret making it. And don't wait for dessert, make it for breakfast. It's not that sweet and it's mostly eggs anyway. Here's how to make clafoutis... more »
By eHow Food & Drink Editor 0 comments
In many areas of France, especially in the north, beer is just as common as wine. This rich, flavorful dish features chicken cooked in beer and chicken broth. It feeds four... more »
By Pomeroy 0 comments
The French are notorious for their sophisticated taste buds, and Madeleine Cookies are no exception. Here is an easy recipe so you can make your own Madeleine Cookies. They go great with coffee or tea... more »
By eddybles 1 comments
Fiddleheads are young, uncoiled fern fronds. The variety of fiddlehead we are most familiar with in the United States comes from the Ostrich Fern but there are many varieties from which the fiddlehead is harvested including the Bracken, Cinnamon, ... more »
By eddybles 0 comments
Croustades should have a place on every holiday shopping list as they provide an ideal diversion from the usual crostini offering. I used to only be able to find foie gras truffle mouse at my favorite cheese shop in Philadelphia but lately I've ... more »
By eHow Food & Drink Editor 0 comments
A French dip is a thinly sliced beef sandwich served on a long, white roll that a person can dip into pan juices called au jus. "Au jus" is a French phrase meaning "with broth" or "with gravy." It is the juice that makes the sandwich... more »