French Cuisine

Feature Writer: Larry Ervin
Bienvenu. The French elevated cooking to a culinary art that has influenced the entire world's cuisine and even the way we talk about food.
No Cordon Bleu training needed here. The basic techniques of French Cuisine are accessible to any home cook. Check the glossary when you see a term you don't know.
What’s on the menu? While haute cuisine's sauces were once reserved for royalty, nouvelle cuisine offers a cleaner, lighter approach, revealing rather than masking the flavor of fresh local ingredients. Discover each region’s distinctive dishes from Normandy to Provence.
Omelettes, Crèpes, Pâtés, Soufflés to Ragouts--from saucy to simple, the choice is yours. Bon appetit!
Leftovers? Money in your pocket: Learn to Love Leftovers.
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Larry Ervin
Jun 21, 2009
Mining Yukon Gold Potatoes - Two Recipes
In: French Cuisine (general)
Yukon Golds are prized for their versatility. They can be roasted, baked, boiled, mashed or fried. The latter two are on display in these two easy recipes.
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May 25, 2009
How to Make Two Easy Mousse Recipes
In: Classical French Cuisine
Make-ahead mousses simplify entertaining. These two recipes demonstrate how flexible a mousse can be: classic dessert or elegant starter June Cleaver would proudly serve.
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May 24, 2009
Tips for How to Make Great Mousse Recipes
In: French Cooking Techniques
Tips and techniques for a mousse will make your dinner guests sit up and take notice. Curious about where these foamy desserts and entrees came from? Read on.
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Apr 18, 2009
Brandy-Spiked Carrot Soup with Ginger & Orange
In: French Cuisine (general)
Brandy is most often consumed as a digestif after a meal, but it can also be used to enhance the flavor of dishes like this French carrot soup recipe.
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Mar 31, 2009
How Can Roquefort Survive a 300% Tariff?
In: French Cuisine (general)
In a parting slap at the country that declined to support his invasion of Iraq, George W. Bush dumped a 300% tariff on U.S. imports of that blue-veined marvel, Roquefort
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Mar 31, 2009
Response to 300% Tariff on Roquefort
In: French Cuisine (general)
In a parting shot at the country that declined to support his invasion of Iraq, George W. Bush slapped a 300% tariff on U.S. imports of Roquefort. What now?
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Feb 28, 2009
Two Recipes for Spring Asparagus and Chicken
In: French Cooking Techniques
Celebrate spring and the coming of local asparagus coming to market. There's still a nip in the air, so your family will welcome either of these two belly-warming soups.
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Feb 7, 2009
Champagne Brunch from Normandy for Special Days
In: Classical French Cuisine
Treat your sweetheart to a Champagne brunch featuring the flavors of Normandy on Valentine's or any special morning.
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