Posts Tagged ‘Winter’

Coq au Vin

Coq Au Vin One of the most famous recipes in French cooking, I first learned how to make Coq Au Vin as an apprentice chef. It uses quite a lot of wine, and should be started the day before so

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Authentic French Onion Soup

Soupe a l’oignon – French Onion Soup In France this simple soup is traditionally eaten at about 3am, as reviver after everyone has been drinking, dancing and sweating for hours at a wedding or other big event! You can serve

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Leek & Potato Soup

Soupe Vichyssoise – Leek & Potato Soup This versatile classic may — in my opinion — be the best soup ever! It’s terribly simple to throw together and everyone always loves it. You can even serve it hot in winter

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Cauliflower & Blue Cheese Soup

Veloute de Chou-Fleur et Roquefort – Cauliflower Soup with Roquefort Blue Cheese The smooth silkiness of this cauliflower soup is a culinary match made in heaven when paired with the tangy saltiness of crumbled Roquefort blue cheese. You can serve

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Braised Beef Cheeks with Parsnip Puree

Although this isn’t a complicated dish to make, it does take a bit of time — and it really makes a difference if you can marinate the beef cheeks overnight. It’s a great dinner party or family meal dish as

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