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Quiche : A Savory Delight for Any Occasion

Ingredients For the Crust: 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed 1/4 teaspoon salt 3–4 tablespoons cold water For the Filling: 4 large eggs 1 cup heavy cream 1 cup whole milk 1 cup shredded Gruyère or cheddar cheese 1/2 cup cooked bacon or ham, chopped (optional) 1 cup spinach, mushrooms, or other vegetables (sautéed) 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper Execution 1 Make the Crust:1) In a food processor or large bowl, combine flour, butter, and salt. Pulse or mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.2) Gradually add cold water, 1 tablespoon at … Read more

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#BrunchIdeas / #FrenchCuisine / #QuickMeals / #VegetarianOption

Duck à l’Orange

Lunch

Ingredients 4 duck breasts, skin-on Salt and black pepper, to taste 1 cup orange juice (freshly squeezed is best) 1/4 cup sugar 1/2 cup chicken or duck stock 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar 1 tablespoon unsalted butter Zest of 1 orange Fresh thyme or parsley, for garnish Execution 1 Prepare the Duck BreastsPreheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Score the skin of the duck breasts in a crisscross pattern, being careful not to cut into the meat. Season both sides with salt and black pepper. 2 Sear the DuckIn a large, oven-safe skillet, place the duck breasts skin-side down over … Read more

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#FineDining / #FrenchCuisine / #HomeCooking / s #ElegantDining

Bouillabaisse

Main dish

Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 large onion, chopped 2 leeks (white part only), chopped 3 garlic cloves, minced 1 fennel bulb, sliced thin 1 large tomato, chopped 2 tablespoons tomato paste 1 teaspoon saffron threads 2 bay leaves 2 sprigs of fresh thyme 1 teaspoon orange zest 4 cups fish stock (or water) 1 cup dry white wine 1 pound firm white fish (such as cod, monkfish, or snapper), cut into chunks 1 pound mussels, cleaned and de-bearded 1 pound clams, scrubbed ½ pound shrimp, peeled and deveined ½ pound scallops 1 lobster (optional), split 1 slice of white … Read more

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#ElegantDinners / #FrenchCuisine / #SaffronBroth / #SeafoodSte / #SpecialOccasionCooking

Beef Bourguignon

Lunch

Ingredients 2 lbs beef chuck, cut into 2-inch cubes 1 bottle of red wine (Burgundy recommended) 2 cups beef broth 2 tbsp tomato paste 4 strips of bacon, diced 1 large onion, diced 2 carrots, sliced 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 lb mushrooms, sliced 1 tbsp flour (for thickening) 2 tbsp butter 2 tbsp olive oil 1 bay leaf 2 sprigs fresh thyme (or 1 tsp dried thyme) Salt and pepper, to taste Execution 1 Marinate the beef: The day before cooking (or at least a few hours prior), place the beef cubes in a bowl with the red wine. … Read more

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#BeefBourguignon / #ComfortFood / #FrenchCuisine / #SlowCookedBeef / #WineBraisedBeef