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Cauliflower au Gratin – a Meatless Monday Favorite

The word  gratin comes from the verb  grattiner  which means to cover in cheese and bake in the oven thus, a gratin is a dish that is covered with cheese that has been browned/baked in the oven. A gratin dish is a shallow oven-proof dish that is usually oval in shape. Any shallow oven-proof dish can be used. I usually ...

Galette des Rois

Galette des Rois (cake of the kings) is a traditional dessert for Epiphany in France. Epiphany, a Christian holiday, is traditionally the 6th of January. Epiphany not only celebrates the birth of Christ but also commemorates the arrival of the Magii. I adore Galette des Rois and have evaluated several recipes. This recipe ...

beef bourguignon

Beef Burgundy Recipe Known as Boeuf Bourguignon

This beef Burgundy recipe, traditional in the Burgundy Region of France, is a family favorite. You will find recipe sites that also include carrots so that is a perfectly acceptable addition. Ingredients 3 1/2 lbs chuck roast or flank steak, cut in 1-inch cubes 8 oz pancetta/lardons or thick cut bacon, diced 4 ...

Tartiflette – A Comforting Cold-weather Dish

If you've never tasted the cheesy goodness known as Tartiflette, now is the time to starting making your shopping list. This is an easy dish to cook but depending on where you live you may have to search a bit to find the Reblochon cheese. Be persistent in your search, you will be well rewarded! Tartiflette Ingredients ...

Flammekueche – An Authentic Alsatian Taste of France

A Flammekueche, or tarte flambée,  originates in the Alsace region of France and is France's answer to the American pizza only so much better! Using crème fraîche instead of cheese, it is a whole lot of creamy goodness on a yeast dough crust. It is comfort food at its best in my opinion. Flammekueche Ingredients Dough ...

gas mark conversions

Gas Mark Conversions

Celsius, Fahrenheit, and Slow Ovens Gas Mark Conversions – what a surprise to someone who has only cooked with an electric oven. The first time we rented a gite in France I was so excited to go to the market and cook that first meal. I had brought some of our favorite recipes with us and I was ready to cook. I took one ...

Authentic French Quiche Lorraine Everyone Will Love

Authentic Quiche Lorraine A quiche is a savory tart with a custard-like filling usually made with eggs and cheese. This authentic Quiche Lorraine is a quiche which also has bacon or ham. German in origin, this quiche is popular in the Lorraine Region of France. It is good hot or at room temperature and makes a tasty ...