French
Sour Cream Pastry Dough
The amount of water necessary to make pastry dough is likely to change slightly from time to time, depending on variables such as humidity and the moisture content of your butter and even, believe it or not, your flour.
This recipe is used to prepare Beef En Croûte with Coriander Walnut Filling.
Dried Fruits and Nuts
This recipe, a refined trail mix if you will, is based on mendiants, a traditional French Christmas dish that consists of almonds, figs, hazelnuts, and raisins.
Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less
White Chocolate and Summer Berry Napoleons
Blackberries, strawberries, blueberries and raspberries are layered with white chocolate cream and store-bought puff pastry for a beautiful finale.
Rhubarb Compote
I often make a thick crème anglaise to serve with this compote, though it is delightful all on its own.
Frangipane Tart with Strawberries and Raspberries
Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less but requires additional unattended time.
Stilton, Bacon, and Scallion Puffs
Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.
One-a-Day Baguette
The relatively large amount of salt in this bread is the secret to a full-flavored baguette.
Scallops Provençale
Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.
Rémoulade Sauce
This is a great substitute for tartar sauce.
Rack of Lamb Persille
The rack is best if roasted at a higher temperature than the other cuts and basted often. A rack should be served at once.