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TOMATO & MUSTARD TART
Meet your new all-round dish for summer entertaining. When friends are coming over for a spontaneous aperitif, this puff pastry tart is my go-to recipe. It’s quick and easy and will be devoured by guests at any type of gathering, from garden party to family lunch on a sunny terrace. What I love most about this recipe is that no tart or pie dish is required. Just roll out the premade puff pastry and top with the condiments, herbs and juicy ripe tomatoes. It’s like a slice of Provence on your plate.
THE CLOUD EGG
Chicken Bercy is a lesson in basic sauce making used in French culinary schools.
Sauce Hachée
The Sauce Hachée is a classic sauce attributed to Escoffier, existing in two distinct versions, one for meat and one for fish. It is a tangy sauce based on a reduction of vinegar, shallots, onions, and mushrooms, which are then cooked with brown stock and some tomato sauce.
TOMATO TIAN
This recipe is a delicious way to savor the flavors of fresh, ripe tomatoes in season. A 'tian' is a French term used to describe an earthenware baking dish traditionally used for preparing and serving savory vegetable dishes. In this recipe, we use a small baking dish to create a beautiful and flavorful tomato tian that is easy to make with a vibrant, tasty result.
CHICKEN WITH CHORIZO
This recipe takes inspiration from the cuisine found in French towns along the Spanish border, where Spanish flavors have influenced the local cuisine. Classic ingredients like onions, garlic, bay leaves and tomatoes are paired with the smoky, spicy flavors of paprika and chorizo for a delicious combination that will take your taste buds to Basque country.
GREEK-STYLE MUSHROOMS
Champignons a la Greque, a greek style mushroom recipe, is a cold starter that will surprise you.
ESPAGNOLE SAUCE
Sauce Espagnole (Spanish Sauce) is one of the 5 French mother sauces that exist, and has been around for centuries. Knowing how to make the Sauce Espagnole is a must when you are learning French cooking. The sauce is sometimes called brown sauce and has strong beef and tomato flavours with a hint of bacon in the background.
CHICKEN CHASSEUR.
The chicken chasseur also called the hunter’s chicken (poulet sauté chasseur) is a classic French recipe sauté chicken served with a Fragrant sauce flavored with, cognac tomato sauce, mushrooms, tarragon and parsley.