My hero doesn’t just do well with fish but he does a very creditable job with desserts, as well, particularly tarts. Pine kernels are certainly not cheap but lashing out on loads for this is well worth the investment. Planning…
Tag: France
French Onion Soup
This is my take on what is probably the ultimate winter-warmer classic. My variation is the stock. I always found beef stock such a fag to make and, frankly, it never seemed terribly successful (entirely down to me, of course).…
Garden Peas à la JC
Fresh garden peas, in their all-too-brief season, are a complete delight. For a bit of variety over and above plain boiled peas (which are excellent), especially when the season is getting advanced and the peas are a little older, this…
Pots au Chocolat
Untried as yet, this one is from Waitrose Food Illustrated . Few peiople can resist a chocolate rush, though, so it should be good. Planning serves: 6 preparation time: 20 mins cooking time: 12 hrs Ingredients 200g plain chocolate (70%)…
Roast Pork Loin stuffed with Prunes
One to try from the childhood archives of the excellent monsieur Raymond Blanc courtesy of his mother, Maman Blanc. I might even try this in my good ol’ trusty Weber grill. Planning serves: 6 preparation time: 6 hrs cooking time:…
Stuffed Tomatoes
Another from the childhood memories of monsieur Raymond Blanc. This seems to be tomatoes stuffed with what is essentially a vegetable risotto. Planning serves: 4 preparation time: 40 mins cooking time: 1 hr Ingredients Olive oil 1 medium onion, finely…
Puy Lentil Salad
Puy lentils have a natural peppery taste and make a good salad to accompany cold chicken or guinea fowl. Planning serves: 4 preparation time: 5 mins cooking time: 15 mins Ingredients 8 oz Puy lentils, rinsed 2 shallots, finely chopped…
Ragoût of Turbot and Scallops
One of the excellent Mr Stein’s creations from Taste of the Sea . I have actually never made this with the scallops; rather using the fillets from a whole chicken turbot which is plenty for four servings. Planning serves: 4…
Tuna Niçoise
A derivative of one of the World’s great salads, Salade Niçoise, which is often augmented by tuna to make a more substantial meal. I had some good tuna steaks but it wasn’t really the weather for a salad. So, I…
Tartiflette (Reblochonade)
This is instant cardiac arrest stuff, if ever there were any, and should come with a government health warning. Belly-building lunch from the French ski resorts. Planning serves: 4 preparation time: 20 mins cooking time: 1 hr Ingredients 3 lbs…