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French chestnut soup

Caroline's Cooking — Thu, 07 Dec 2023 11:00:00 +0000

French chestnut soup (velouté de châtaigne) is a wonderfully silky smooth, gently sweet and nutty soup that's perfect for the colder months. It's really easy to make, with a slightly earthy flavor from the nuts. Warming, comforting and delicious. Chestnuts to me are one of the signals of the changing seasons. Whether it's finding them in...

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Brie en croûte

Caroline's Cooking — Mon, 13 Nov 2023 14:51:40 +0000

Brie en croûte is a wonderfully simple and decadently delicious appetizer or cheese board addition that is sure to please any cheese lover. It's simple to prepare, adaptable and perfectly gooey and tasty. It's sure to be devoured in no time. I don't know about anyone else, but I like to have a few dishes...

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Vichy carrots (French glazed carrots)

Caroline's Cooking — Thu, 09 Nov 2023 11:00:00 +0000

Vichy carrots are a restaurant-worthy French-style way to prepare carrots, giving them a wonderfully gently sweet, buttery glaze. Despite how good they taste, they're really easy to prepare and perfect as a side to so many mains. It's all too easy for side dishes to be a bit of an afterthought and feel a little...

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Ficelle picarde - mushroom & ham crepe au gratin

Caroline's Cooking — Tue, 03 Oct 2023 11:00:00 +0000

The name ficelle picarde may be new to you, but the flavors of these ham and cheese crepes will certainly be familiar. These savory crepes have a delicious mushroom and ham filling, and comforting cheese over the top. They're slightly indulgent but hard to resist. When you think of French savory crepes, especially ones with...

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Classic Salade Niçoise

Caroline's Cooking — Thu, 29 Jun 2023 11:00:00 +0000

The exact ingredients in a salade Niçoise (Nicoise salad) is sometimes up for debate, but no matter exactly how it looks, it's a delicious taste of summer. This largely classic version is packed with color and simple, delicious flavors. Perfect for a light meal. I've always been one to find a salad with only greens...

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Asparagus mimosa

Caroline's Cooking — Mon, 03 Apr 2023 11:00:00 +0000

Asparagus mimosa is a simple, bright and tasty dish that's packed with spring goodness. It's great as a side dish, or can even be a light lunch in itself. A great way to use asparagus while it's in season. To some people, this might seem like a bit of a retro dish, but that certainly...

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Gougères (French cheese puffs)

Caroline's Cooking — Thu, 10 Nov 2022 18:30:57 +0000

Gougères are classic French cheese puffs that make a great snack or canapé. They are essentially a savory choux pastry, with cheese added into the mixture. Then you bake them up to crisp, light deliciousness. Perfect for parties or any excuse you want to find. Savory snacks and bites are definitely some of my favorite,...

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French omelette with herbs

Caroline's Cooking — Mon, 17 Oct 2022 10:00:00 +0000

A traditional French omelette (omelet) is light, simple and oh so tasty. A common version is this one with a delicate herb filling, it makes a delicious and easy breakfast (though it's great any time of day). Eggs and breakfast go hand in hand on so many places. Your classic American brunch menu typically has...

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Poires belle Hélène - poached pears with chocolate sauce

Caroline's Cooking — Thu, 29 Sep 2022 11:00:00 +0000

Poires Belle Hélène is a classic French dessert of poached pears with chocolate sauce and vanilla ice cream. The combination of tender, sweet fruit, cold ice cream and warm sauce is a wonderful treat for both the senses and tastebuds. And it's easy to make too! If you are a regular around here, you might...

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Classic apple tarte tatin

Caroline's Cooking — Mon, 14 Mar 2022 10:00:00 +0000

Apple tarte tatin is a classic French dessert that tastes wonderfully indulgent, despite only a few ingredients. It's essentially a tart or pie cooked upside down with luscious caramel-coated, tender apples revealed when you flip it over. The result is oh so good. Apples are probably one of the most widely enjoyed fruits around the...

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Marron glacé (candied chestnuts)

Caroline's Cooking — Mon, 22 Nov 2021 11:00:00 +0000

Biting into a marron glacé is such a wonderful treat that I will never say no to. These candied chestnuts are sweet, tender and nutty all in one. While they take some patience to make over a few days, they are not all that difficult. And you'll soon discover, entirely worthwhile. For me, I associate...

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Quiche Lorraine

Caroline's Cooking — Thu, 21 Oct 2021 10:00:00 +0000

Quiche Lorraine is a classic French savory tart packed with gruyere cheese, bacon and smoked ham. Comforting and delicious, it makes a great lunch, or add it to your brunch table. Like a number of schools in the UK, my high school had a few exchange programs with other schools in Europe to help with...

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How to roast chestnuts

Caroline's Cooking — Mon, 18 Oct 2021 10:00:00 +0000

To me, the smell of street carts roasting chestnuts over hot coals is hard to resist. But you don't need a fire to enjoy these tasty nuts: I'll show you how to roast chestnuts in your oven, with plenty of tips along the way. Chestnuts were something I looked forward to every year when I...

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Sautéed French green beans

Caroline's Cooking — Thu, 26 Aug 2021 10:00:00 +0000

These sautéed French green beans are a wonderful way to dress up plain beans with great flavor but minimal effort. The little touch of garlic and shallot pairs perfectly with the tender beans. They'll soon be a favorite side. When we were in Paris a couple years ago (see my tips for visiting Paris here...

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Chicken Provençal

Caroline's Cooking — Thu, 12 Aug 2021 10:00:00 +0000

Chicken Provençal is an easy and delicious combination of chicken, tomatoes, olives and herbs. It takes minimal preparation and is perfect for a midweek meal with rice or bread. Chicken is always one of my go-tos for an easy meal as it's easy to add flavor with minimal prep. I have a good few recipes...

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Tapenade

Caroline's Cooking — Thu, 05 Aug 2021 12:57:48 +0000

Tapenade is a delicious spread/sauce from Southern France made with olives, capers & anchovies. It's easy to make and so versatile - try it on bread, in pasta and more. Many years ago, when I was still a child, one of my older sisters lived in Montpellier in the South of France for a while....

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French pear cake

Caroline's Cooking — Fri, 09 Jul 2021 10:00:00 +0000

This French-style pear cake is a wonderful combination of tender-crumb cake and juicy chunks of pear. It's easy to make and perfect just as it is for a snack or dressed up for dessert. We do definitely love apples in our house and get through a lot of them, but I still think pears might...

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Petits pois à la française - French peas

Caroline's Cooking — Mon, 29 Mar 2021 10:00:00 +0000

Petits pois à la française is a classic French way to prepare peas, braising them with some bacon, onion and lettuce. The flavors are relatively simple but incredibly delicious and this side dish goes well with a broad range of mains. Fresh peas are always a lovely sign of spring, I find, though I admit...

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Herb fougasse

Caroline's Cooking — Mon, 15 Mar 2021 11:00:00 +0000

Fougasse is the French cousin of focaccia and you can see the French flair in this pretty and flavorful herb loaf. This herb fougasse comes together more easily than you might think and the result is a delicious aromatic bread. Despite baguettes being the iconic French bread, it's far from the only one. And in...

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Galette des rois (French king cake)

Caroline's Cooking — Fri, 01 Jan 2021 11:00:00 +0000

In January, most bakeries in France will have this in their window: galette des rois, the traditional dessert for Epiphany. This simple tart is easy to make at home, with crisp puff pastry and a delicious almond filling. You'll want to enjoy it more than once a year. I've yet to be in France for...

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Chicken liver pate

Caroline's Cooking — Thu, 03 Dec 2020 11:05:41 +0000

Chicken liver pate is a classic as an appetizer or on charcuterie boards, with a wonderfully smooth and gently rich flavor. It's also really easy to make and is perfect to make ahead for entertaining. These days, chicken liver pate is one of those things that might seem like a bit of a retro classic....

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Shrimp bisque

Caroline's Cooking — Mon, 19 Oct 2020 10:00:00 +0000

Shrimp bisque is a luscious, smooth and flavorful chowder-like soup. It has an elegant pink color and tastes so good you'll want to serve it for dinner parties and more. As the weather gets colder, soup comes on the menu more and more. Some of them are more throw-veg-in-a-pot then blend, others make use of...

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Pear clafoutis

Caroline's Cooking — Mon, 07 Sep 2020 10:00:00 +0000

This pear clafoutis is a twist on the more common cherry version, but is just as easy and delicious (if not more so). The tender, sweet pears combine perfectly with the custard-like base for a comforting treat, perfect for pear season. While the global image of French cooking is more fine dining and fancy patisserie,...

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Pain de campagne - French country bread

Caroline's Cooking — Mon, 10 Aug 2020 10:00:00 +0000

Pain de campagne is the classic French country bread. It's essentially a sourdough, but it's that bit special with a touch of rye and whole wheat. It needs a little patience, but not much effort, and the wonderfully flavorful loaf is most definitely worth it. Some countries are incredibly passionate about bread, and France is...

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Buckwheat crepes

Caroline's Cooking — Thu, 16 Jul 2020 09:58:13 +0000

These French buckwheat crepes are easy to make, naturally gluten free and with a lovely slightly nutty flavor. They're perfect loaded up with cheese, ham and egg for a classic "crêpe complete" for brunch/ lunch, or with many other tasty savory fillings. I'll admit, my first experience of buckwheat was not a good one. It...

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Lyonnaise salad (salade Lyonnaise)

Caroline's Cooking — Mon, 04 May 2020 10:59:58 +0000

A classic Lyonnaise salad may be little more than greens, bacon and egg but when combined, they become special. It's popular in bistros across France for good reason, and so easy to make at home as an appetizer or light lunch. I know I sometimes mention when I share salads that I'm not the hugest...

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Coquille St Jacques (scallop gratin)

Caroline's Cooking — Fri, 17 Jan 2020 11:00:16 +0000

Coquille St Jacques is a scallop gratin with a few variations. But at its heart is a delicious, elegant dish of scallops in a creamy sauce with a crisp topping. Make someone feel special and make it soon! I have always been a fan of seafood, and have to say it's one of the things...

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Beef bourguignon

Caroline's Cooking — Thu, 09 Jan 2020 11:00:48 +0000

Beef bourguignon may not be the quickest meal to make, but it's time very well spent. And with this easy recipe, you'll see exactly how to get perfectly tender, flavorful beef and a mushroom, bacon and red wine gravy to die for! I'll admit, classic stews and pot roasts are not generally my go-to, even...

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Flammkuchen (Flammekueche/tarte flambee from Alsace)

Caroline's Cooking — Mon, 16 Dec 2019 11:00:04 +0000

Flammkuchen or flammekueche is essentially a bacon onion flatbread/pizza. It may seem like only a few ingredients, but they are transformed into a truly delicious dish you'll instantly love! And it's easy to make, too. I know when you think pizza, you almost certainly think of a traditional Italian pizza with a tomato sauce base....

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Blueberry galette

Caroline's Cooking — Wed, 17 Jul 2019 10:00:57 +0000

Don't think the name blueberry galette means this is fancy or difficult. This rustic free form tart is easy to make and so delicious. Crisp, tasty and oozing with berries. Blueberries are definitely a favorite fruit to add to snack boxes and they're great in things like muffins, of course. But one of my favorite...

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French lemon yogurt cake

Caroline's Cooking — Wed, 24 Apr 2019 09:00:40 +0000

This French lemon yogurt cake is so easy to make and the result is one incredibly delicious, moist, light and flavorful loaf that works for so many occasions. It's no wonder this is on every French cook's list. I've been meaning to make a yogurt cake for ages now, but for whatever reason it has...

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Chocolate madeleines

Caroline's Cooking — Mon, 04 Feb 2019 10:30:39 +0000

The classic French cake-like cookie gets a chocolate fix! These chocolate madeleines are light, elegant, easy and full of sweet chocolatey deliciousness! When Julie from The Little Kitchen wrote to say she was organizing a Good Cookie event again this year, I immediately jumped in. In fact I think I signed up within a couple...

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Lemon madeleines

Caroline's Cooking — Sat, 14 Jul 2018 11:00:39 +0000

Lemon madeleines are a classic French treat that are becoming more and more popular elsewhere, and for good reason. Somewhere between a mini cake and a cookie, they are sweet, gently crisp on the outside, light and delicious. Since we are celebrating Bastille day today with some French recipes, I couldn't help but go for...

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Pear frangipane tart with cranberries

Caroline's Cooking — Mon, 13 Nov 2017 10:32:50 +0000

Tender pears, a soft nutty filling and crisp pastry - this pear frangipane tart with cranberries is delicious, easier than you might think and a perfectly elegant and flavorful dessert for any occasion. I've had the idea of making a pear frangipane tart for absolutely ages. In fact probably before the chocolate raspberry almond tart...

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Blueberry clafoutis (with gluten free option)

Caroline's Cooking — Mon, 10 Apr 2017 11:00:20 +0000

You might not have heard of blueberry clafoutis, but if you haven't then you really should. I've made two versions of this easy, tasty dessert - one gluten free and one not. One thing is common, though - it's so good. I admit that I hadn't heard of clafoutis until a few years ago when...

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Salmon tartare

Caroline's Cooking — Sun, 09 Apr 2017 10:00:48 +0000

Salmon tartare is such a lovely, elegant appetizer with delicate flavors. It's light, pretty healthy & easy to prepare. Perfect for date night and entertaining. I'm sure we all have them: dishes that we associate with particular places, and sometimes even a particular meal. Some are more obvious like paella in Spain or smørrebrød (Danish...

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Date walnut palmiers

Caroline's Cooking — Mon, 23 Jan 2017 11:30:39 +0000

These date walnut palmiers have only 4 ingredients and take no time to make. Low on sugar but full of delicious flavor. A perfect tea-time snack. This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. This post may contain affiliate links, where we earn from qualifying purchases....

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Croque monsieur croissant

Caroline's Cooking — Wed, 06 Jan 2016 12:00:11 +0000

This croque monsieur croissant is the ultimate grilled ham and cheese sandwich. Instead of the usual plain white bread, here it's made in a croissant for a deliciously decadent brunch or lunch. This post may contain affiliate links, where we earn from qualifying purchases. See more details in the policy page. I know for many,...

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