Sunday, February 5, 2012

French Warm Potato Salad Recipe













French Warm Potato Salad Recipe
...another great French recipe to try !

FRENCH RECIPE INGREDIENTS

* 1 1/2 pounds small red potatoes, scrubbed clean
* 1/4 cup dry white wine
* 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
* 1/2 cup light-flavored oil (extra-light olive or canola)
* 2 shallots, chopped
* 1/2 teaspoon salt
* 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
* 1/2 head butter lettuce, leaves torn
* 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

French Recipe Instructions :

Boil the red potatoes for 14-16 minutes, until they are just tender throughout. Drain the potatoes and cut into cubes. Mix together the white wine, white wine vinegar, oil, shallots, salt and pepper. Pour the dressing over the potatoes and toss them gently. Arrange the torn lettuce on a serving plate, spoon the potato salad on top, and sprinkle the salad with the fresh parsley. The French recipe of potato salad is ready for feast ! Bon apetit !

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French Peppered Marinated Olives Recipe (APP)










French Peppered Marinated Olives Recipe
(APP)

FRENCH RECIPE INGREDIENTS

* 1 cup olive oil
* 2 chili peppers, cored, seeded, and sliced crosswise
* 1 sprig fresh parsley
* 1 sprig fresh rosemary
* 1 sprig fresh thyme
* 1 dried bay leaf
* 2 garlic cloves, crushed and chopped
* 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
* 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
* 1 1/2 pounds black or green brined olives

FRENCH RECIPE INSTRUCTIONS

Add the olive oil, chili peppers, parsley, rosemary, thyme, bay leaf, garlic, and red and black peppers to the pan. Heat the mixture over low-medium heat for 6 minutes, just until the oil is hot. Remove the pan from the heat and allow the oil to cool to room temperature.Place the olives in a large jar or glass container and pour the oil mixture over them. Cover the jar tightly with a lid and store in the refrigerator several days before serving. The olives will keep for up to 2 weeks store in the refrigerator.
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