French

Basic Crepe Batter

Posted by Veronique on October 26, 2009 at 6:51 am

This simple batter is best made the day before and refrigerated.  Great stuffed with hazelnut spread and raspberries. Ingredients: ¾ cup flour ¾ cup milk 2 tbs sugar ½ tsp salt 2 tbs vegetable oil 2 eggs Vegetable oil for frying Directions: Stir together flour, sugar and salt in a medium bowl. Add milk, oil [...]

Parslied Chicken Wellington

Posted by Veronique on August 18, 2009 at 5:04 pm

2 Tbs. butter 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves 1/2 package(17 1/4-ounces size) Puff Pastry Sheet (1 sheet) 1 egg, beaten 1 Tbs. water 4 ounces herbed cream cheese spread 1/4 cup parsley In medium skillet over medium-high heat, heat butter.  Season chicken with salt and pepper.  Add chicken and cook until browned.  Remove chicken [...]

Horseradish-Crusted Salmon

Posted by Veronique on August 18, 2009 at 6:33 am

Horseradish crust: 2 tbs. Butter ¾ tsp. Fresh thyme, chopped 1 tbs.  Italian parsley, chopped 1 tbs.  Dijon mustard 2 tbs.  Horseradish, drained but not dry ½ cup plus 2 tbs.  Bread crumbs Salmon fillets: ¼ cup olive oil 4, 7-ounce salmon fillets, skin removed Crust: Blend together butter, thyme, parsley, mustard and horseradish.  Fold [...]

Chicken Terragon

Posted by Veronique on August 17, 2009 at 5:27 pm

6 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves 2 tsp. tarragon 3 ½ cups ( 1-750 ml bottle) white wine 1-8 ounce pkg. fresh sliced mushrooms 2 tsp. vegetable oil ½ cup yellow mustard 1 tbs. corn starch ¾ cup heavy cream salt & pepper to taste Place chicken in a bowl and coat with mustard.  Heat [...]

Bearnaise Sauce – Famous Steakhouse Version

Posted by Veronique on August 17, 2009 at 6:40 am

½ cup butter 2 tbps tarragon vinegar 2 tsp. lemon juice 2 tsp. fine-chopped shallots 1 tsp. dried tarragon 2 large egg yolks ¼ cup water 2 tsp. chopped fresh tarragon Melt the butter in a small saucepan and keep warm. In another small nonreactive pan, combine the vinegar, lemon juice, shallots, dried tarragon, and [...]

Lobster Thermidor Dip

Posted by Veronique on August 17, 2009 at 6:33 am

2 cups cooked fresh lobster meat, cut into ½-inch pieces ¼ cup (1/2 stick) butter 1 shallot, minced 3 tbs. flour 2 tbs. dry sherry 2 tbs. dry white wine 1 cup chicken broth 2/3 cup Parmesan 2 tbs. minced parsley 1 cup heavy cream 1 tsp. Dijon mustard salt & pepper to taste 2 [...]

French Onion Soup

Posted by Veronique on August 17, 2009 at 6:13 am

2 Tbs. butter 3 lb. onions, sliced 1/2 tsp. sugar 2 Tbs. flour 4 cups canned beef broth 2 Tbs. white wine 1 1/2 Tbs. brandy 1 1/2 tsp. Dijon mustard 4 French bread slices Swiss cheese for melting Mozzarella for melting Melt butter in heavy large pan over medium heat.  Add onions, sugar, and [...]