French
Pear Croustade
No special pan is needed to make this outstanding free-form tart. The pear filling is complemented by buttery pastry and a nice streusel topping.
Petatou de Chère Fraise au Thyme et Olives Nicoises
(Warm Potato Goat-Cheese Salads with Thyme and Niçoise Olives)
Mincemeat Soufflé
The mincemeat adds great flavor and texture to an ever-popular dessert.
Basic French Vinaigrette
Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.
Pastry Crust Dough
(PATE SUCREE)
Makes plenty of dough for the Walnut Tartlets , Apple Galette or Apricot Tart .
Twice-Baked Almond Cookies
Croquants d'Amandes
Individual Terrines of Smoked Salmon and Scallops
These can be made one day ahead, then drizzled with the vinaigrette just before serving.
Chicken in Red Wine Sauce with Root Vegetables and Wilted Greens
Here's an updated coq au vin that's from Fringale in San Francisco.
Fried Pancake of Grated Potatoes (Pommes Paillasson)
You can make this potato cake right before grilling steaks, then reheat it on a baking sheet in the 450°F oven while the steaks rest.
Trio of Salads
A traditional French assiette crudités (raw vegetable salad) just like those served all over Paris.
Red Snapper Roasted with Fennel and Breadcrumbs
If one large fish is difficult to find, two smaller ones can be substituted.