August 29, 2009
Title: Crème of chocolate
Cook Time: 50 minutes
Level: Easy
Serving: 6
The next dessert is a quick and easy version of a French classic. While chocolate is usually eaten for pleasure, there are beneficial effects on health associated with eating chocolate. The black chocolate benefits the circulatory system. Other beneficial effects suggested include anticancer effect and brain stimulator.
Ingredients:
- 75g chocolate
- ½ L. milk
- 115ml whipping cream
- 45g sugar
- 4 egg yolks
- ¾ teaspoon vanilla extract
- nutmeg or cinnamon
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July 22, 2009
Title: Cheese souffle
Cook Time: minutes
Level: Easy
Serving: 2
The following recipe is a basic model for any type of souffle. Cup of cheese could be substituted for some cooked spinach, finely chopped, well drained with a few tablespoons of grated Parmesan and the appropriate condiments. Or a cup of canned tuna or salmon mashed with some onions. Or puree a cup of broccoli or asparagus seasoned to taste. Or a cup of cooked meat and / or mashed potatoes.
Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup butter or margarine
- 3 Tbs Flour
- 1 cup milk
- 3 eggs, yolks separated clear, plus 1 extra egg white
- 1 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese
- Pinch of cayenne pepper
- 1 Tbs Worcestershire sauce
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July 18, 2009
Title: Beef Stew
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Level: Easy
Serving: 4
French cuisine is one of the most important worldwide. Some of the characteristics of French cuisine is its presentation, its capacity in terms of raw materials and mixing ingredients. French chefs have many skills, they can submit a dish made with simple ingredients and give a touch of glamor adding exquisite sauces.
Ingredients:
- 800 grams of beef without bones back
- 3 soup spoons of butter
- 1 carrot
- 2 soup spoons of flour
- 1 onion
- 1 egg yolk
- ½ stalk of leeks
- ½ cup cream
- ½ coffee spoon of salt
- 1 pinch of salt
- 1 pinch dried thyme
- 1 pinch of white pepper
- 1 liter of chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley soup
- 8-10 Shallots
- 1 stalk celery
- 400 grams of mushrooms
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June 09, 2009
Title: Bernaise Sauce
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Level: Medium
Serving: 6
Hello friends. Bernaise sauce is a smooth and creamy sauce like Hollandaise sauce and is an emulsion of clarified butter and egg yolk with the distinct flavoring of tarragon, shallots, and chervil. Sauce Béarnaise in French, Bernaise sauce is best served with meat, poultry, or vegetables. Though several variations of recipes for Bernaise sauce exist, it is a difficult sauce to perfect because it requires special attention to avoid separation and curdling.
Ingredients:
3 tablespoons onion
2 egg yolks
4 tablespoons water
200g butter
1 tablespoon tarragon
1 tablespoon parsley
cup vinegar
Salt and pepper to taste
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June 08, 2009
Title: Mushrooms and beef quiche
Cook Time: 50 minutes
Level: Easy
Serving: 2 quiches.
Hello friends. In French cuisine, Quiche is baked dish (generally an open pie) that is based on a custard made from eggs and milk or cream in a pastry crust. Usually, the pastry shell is blind baked before the other ingredients are added for a second baking. Other ingredients such as bacon, meat, vegetables or cheese are often added to the egg mixture before the quiche is baked. Enjoy this great recipe with family and friends.
Ingredients:
1 lb ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
2 pkgs. shredded Mozarella cheese
Salt and pepper
1 small jar mushrooms
1 c milk
3 eggs
1 medium tomato
2 frozen pie crusts, thawed
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