French Raspberries with Balsamic Glaze Recipe (APP)

French Raspberries with Balsamic Glaze Recipe (APP)

This amazing French recipe of raspberries with balsamic glaze has a secret: crushed raspberries. Cooking and crushing fresh raspberries into the balsamic reduction adds an intense berry flavor to the already flavorful glaze. These berries are so versatile and delicious you can add them to ice cream, crepes, or a salad.

FRENCH RECIPE INGREDIENTS

* 3 cups fresh raspberries, divided
* 3/4 cup balsamic vinegar
* 2 tablespoons sugar

FRENCH RECIPE INSTRUCTIONS

In a small saucepan over medium heat, bring 1 cup raspberries, the balsamic vinegar, and the sugar to a simmer. Allow the mixture to simmer, stirring occasionally, for about 15 to 20 minutes. The balsamic glaze is done cooking when it has reduced in volume and
thickened.

Crush the cooked berries and strain the mixture, if desired, before serving it over the fresh raspberries.This raspberries with balsamic glaze recipe makes 4 servings.
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French Red Pepper Gougeres Recipe (APP)

French Red Pepper Gougeres Recipe (APP)

FRENCH RECIPE INGREDIENTS

* 1 cup minus 1 tablespoon water
* 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
* 8 tablespoons butter, cut into ½-inch pieces
* ½ teaspoon salt
* 1 cup all-purpose flour
* 4 large eggs
* 1 ½ cups sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded
* 1/3 cup drained, chopped roasted red peppers
* ¼ teaspoon black pepper

FRENCH RECIPE INSTRUCTIONS

Preheat oven to 375 degrees and line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.In a large saucepan, bring water, mustard, butter, and salt to a rapid, rolling boil. Make sure all the butter is melted, and then add flour. Stir the mixture for 20-30 seconds, until a sticky dough ball forms and begins pulling away from the sides of the pan. Reduce heat to low-medium heat and cook, stirring, for 90 seconds. Remove from heat and set aside for 5 minutes. Enjoy the French recipe !

Beat in eggs, one at a time, along with the cheese, red peppers, and black peppers. Place heaping teaspoonfuls onto prepared baking sheets 1 inch apart. Bake, rotating sheets halfway through, for 25-30 minutes. The gougeres are done when they are a deep golden brown and puffed. The French recipe is ready to serve immediately. Enjoy it !
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French Recipe: Spicy Cheese Rounds Recipe (APP)

French Recipe: Spicy Cheese Rounds Recipe (APP)

FRENCH RECIPE INGREDIENTS

* 2 cups Cantal or sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
* 1/2 cup butter
* 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
* 1/2 teaspoon salt
* 1/4 teaspoon dry mustard
* 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

FRENCH RECIPE INSTRUCTIONS

Using a mixer beat together all the ingredients until a dough ball forms. The dough will look shaggy. Put the dough onto a clean, floured work surface and roll into a 15-inch long log that measures about 1 ½-inches in diameter. Wrap the log in plastic wrap and freeze for 1 hour.

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Unwrap chilled dough and slice into very thin (1/8-inch thick) coins. Arrange the cheese rounds in a single layer slightly apart on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake for 12-15 minutes, until the rounds begin to brown on the edges. Allow them to cool slightly before serving. Enjoy the French recipe..!

French Recipe: Roasted Goat Cheese with Honey and Thyme (APP)

French Recipe: Roasted Goat Cheese with Honey and Thyme (APP)

This roasted goat cheese with honey and thyme recipe is a great appetizer. Petite wedges of cheese are roasted golden brown, drizzled with honey, and then sprinkled with thyme and ground black pepper. The sweet honey and fresh thyme nicely offset the sharp taste of goat
cheese. Serve these alone or with balsamic-drizzled fresh berries as a garnish.

FRENCH RECIPE INGREDIENTS

* 6 ounces Bonde de Gatine cheese (substitute sharp goat cheese or Feta)
* 6 tablespoons honey
* 3 teaspoons chopped, fresh thyme
* 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

FRENCH RECIPE INSTRUCTIONS

Preheat a broiler. Slice the cheese in half lengthwise, and then crosswise into 6 pieces (you will have a total of 12 slices) and then arrange them on a very lightly greased baking sheet. Roast the cheese under the broiler for 3 to 4 minutes, or until it just begins to turn light, golden brown.

Transfer the roasted cheese to individual serving dishes. Garnish each piece of cheese with 1 1/2 teaspoons of honey, 1/4 teaspoon of fresh thyme, and a pinch of black pepper. Serve immediately.

This roasted goat cheese with honey and thyme recipe makes 12 small servings.Enjoy the French recipe...!
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French Tomato Tarte Tatin Recipe (APP)

French Tomato Tarte Tatin Recipe (APP)

This amazing tomato tarte Tatin is welcome twist to appetizer trays at a cocktail party. Serve it as a first course with red wine, or with mixed greens with pears and blue cheese as a light lunch with white wine.

FRENCH RECIPES INGREDIENTS

* 1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed
* 2 pounds plum tomatoes, cut in half lengthwise (substitute any low-seed variety)
* 3/4 teaspoon salt
* 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
* 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
* 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
* 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
* 2 cloves garlic, chopped finely
* 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh, chopped parsley
* 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh, crushed rosemary
* 1 tablespoon oil or butter, for greasing ramekins
* Special equipment:
* 4 non-reactive, 3- to 4-inch baking ramekins or individual tart pans

FRENCH RECIPES INSTRUCTIONS
Preheat the oven to 275 degrees. Working on a clean surface, roll the puff pastry dough into 4 5-inch circles and chill.Season the tomatoes with the salt and pepper and set aside. Sprinkle the sugar into a large, ovenproof skillet set over medium heat. Shake the pan occasionally to move the sugar until it melts and turns light golden brown. Deglaze the pan with the red wine vinegar, scraping up the caramel from the bottom of the skillet. Once the caramel is incorporated into the vinegar, remove the skillet from the heat.

Stir the olive oil, garlic, parsley, and rosemary into the caramel and pack the tomatoes into the skillet. Bake the tomatoes, uncovered, for 2 hours. The tomatoes are done when they are slightly shrunken with wrinkled skin.

Raise the oven temperature to 400F. Grease the individual tart pans with 1 tablespoon oil. Using a slotted spoon to drain any excess juice, transfer the tomatoes into the greased tart pans. Fit the chilled pastry circles onto the pans and press the edges of the dough tightly down the inside of the pan, between the tomatoes and sides of the pans.

Place the individual tarts on a baking sheet and bake them for 12 to 18 minutes. The tarts are finished when the dough has puffed up and turned light golden brown.This tomato tarte Tatin recipe makes 4 individual servings.

French Honeyed Fruit Salad Recipe (SAL)

French Honeyed Fruit Salad Recipe (SAL)

FRENCH RECIPES INGREDIENTS

* ½ cup dry white wine
* 3 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons honey
* 2 tablespoons lemon juice
* ½ teaspoon lemon zest
* 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
* 1 pint strawberries, hulled
* 2 pears, cored
* 2 peaches, pitted
* ¾ cup sweet cherries, pitted
* 1 kiwifruit (optional)

FRENCH RECIPES INSTRUCTIONS

Process the first 5 ingredients in a blender until the dressing is smooth. Chill for 20 minutes before serving.
Halve or quarter strawberries, cut pears and peaches into 3/4-inch pieces, and halve cherries. Cut the kiwifruit in half lengthwise, and then cut each half crosswise into 1/4-inch slices. Toss the prepared fruit with the desired amount of dressing and serve immediately or chill.
Makes 8 servings...enjoy the French salad !
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French Minted Zucchini Salad Recipe (SAL)

French Minted Zucchini Salad Recipe (SAL)

FRENCH RECIPES INGREDIENTS

* 2 plum tomatoes, chopped
* 3 medium zucchini, chopped
* 1 ½ tablespoons lemon juice
* 3 tablespoons olive oil
* 1/3 cup packed finely chopped mint leaves
* ¼ cup finely chopped fresh parsley

FRENCH RECIPE INSTRUCTIONS

Layer the tomatoes on 4 salad plates. Toss remaining ingredients together and serve over the tomatoes.Makes 12 servings...enjoy the French recipe !
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French Tuna Nicoise Recipe (SAL)

French Tuna Nicoise Recipe

This amazing entrée salad originated in Nice, France, a beautiful resort on the Cote d`Azur (French Riviera). The classic version uses only fresh, raw vegetables, but numerous variations have been developed that incorporate cooked produce. This amazing version sticks close to the original, with only the addition of boiled potatoes and green beans. Top it with Lemon Mustard Vinaigrette for the perfect tangy enhancement. Nice taste...!

FRENCH RECIPES INGREDIENTS
* 2 5-oz 3/4 –inch thick tuna fillets
* ½ teaspoon dried tarragon
* ¼ teaspoon salt
* Dash (1/16 teaspoon) black pepper
* 2 small red potatoes
* 5 ounces green beans, cut into 2-inch pieces
* 8 romaine lettuce leaves
* 2 small plum tomatoes, quartered
* 2 hard-boiled eggs, quartered
* 8 black olives
* 2 teaspoons capers
* Lemon Mustard Vinaigrette
* Chilled salad plates

FRENCH RECIPES INSTRUCTIONS

Using a large skillet, simmer tuna fillets, tarragon, salt, and pepper covered over medium-high heat in 1 inch of water for 8 minutes. Remove tuna to a plate, reserving liquid in skillet, and
chill for at least 1 hour before serving.

Bring the water in skillet to a boil and add potatoes and green beans cover with a lid. After 4 minutes, remove the green beans with a slotted spoon and rinse immediately in cold water; set aside. Allow the potatoes to cook for an additional 6 minutes. Remove potatoes from hot water and allow to cool on a plate; slice when room temperature.

Assemble salad:

Place 4 lettuce leaves on each chilled plate. Evenly dividing ingredients, arrange tuna fillets, potatoes, green beans, tomatoes, eggs, olives, and capers on the beds of lettuce. Drizzle with
vinaigrette and serve.Makes 2 servings...enjoy the French recipe !
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French Recipe: Tuna Nicoise Recipe (SAL)

French Recipe : Tuna Nicoise Salad

This amazing entrée salad originated in Nice, France, a beautiful resort on the Cote d`Azur (French Riviera). The classic version uses only fresh, raw vegetables, but numerous variations have been developed that incorporate cooked produce. This amazing version sticks close to the original, with only the addition of boiled potatoes and green beans. Top it with Lemon Mustard Vinaigrette for the perfect tangy enhancement. Nice taste...!

FRENCH RECIPE INGREDIENTS

* 2 5-oz 3/4 –inch thick tuna fillets
* ½ teaspoon dried tarragon
* ¼ teaspoon salt
* Dash (1/16 teaspoon) black pepper
* 2 small red potatoes
* 5 ounces green beans, cut into 2-inch pieces
* 8 romaine lettuce leaves
* 2 small plum tomatoes, quartered
* 2 hard-boiled eggs, quartered
* 8 black olives
* 2 teaspoons capers
* Lemon Mustard Vinaigrette
* Chilled salad plates

FRENCH RECIPE INSTRUCTIONS

Using a large skillet, simmer tuna fillets, tarragon, salt, and pepper covered over medium-high heat in 1 inch of water for 8 minutes. Remove tuna to a plate, reserving liquid in skillet, and
chill for at least 1 hour before serving.

Bring the water in skillet to a boil and add potatoes and green beans cover with a lid. After 4 minutes, remove the green beans with a slotted spoon and rinse immediately in cold water; set aside. Allow the potatoes to cook for an additional 6 minutes. Remove potatoes from hot water and allow to cool on a plate; slice when room temperature.

Assemble salad:

Place 4 lettuce leaves on each chilled plate. Evenly dividing ingredients, arrange tuna fillets, potatoes, green beans, tomatoes, eggs, olives, and capers on the beds of lettuce. Drizzle with
vinaigrette and serve.Makes 2 servings.
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