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Comment on A delicious cake to bake for French 2 class? by inanutshell

inanutshell — Sat, 09 Apr 2011 20:58:44 +0000

I live in France and I have made this
French strawberry tart

http://www.easy-french-food.com/strawberry-tart-recipe.html

My French friends like my British summer pudding . which is made with English bread “pain de mie” it amuses them ! and tastes good!

http://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/2100/angelas-summer-pudding

Comment on A delicious cake to bake for French 2 class? by pennybarr

pennybarr — Sat, 09 Apr 2011 16:13:07 +0000

I can’t think of any meal that would incorporate shrimp into a dessert If you are allowed to prepare a main dish, I would suggest a Boulibase (a french fish stew). Then follow it with a simple dessert, using strawberries. Europeans often just have fruit for dessert.

Comment on A delicious cake to bake for French 2 class? by The Unknown Chef

The Unknown Chef — Sat, 09 Apr 2011 15:23:08 +0000

How about a “Galette du Roi” it is called a Kings cake, pretty simple as it is an all butter cake, one layer with a glaze and easy to make and transport. You could serve it with diced strawberries and a bit of jam as a sauce.

Comment on How to order half amount of food in French restaurant, bistro, cafe, etc.? by €inn@

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Comment on How to order half amount of food in French restaurant, bistro, cafe, etc.? by Flower84

Flower84 — Mon, 04 Oct 2010 08:07:56 +0000

It would have been great if you had spoken french...but doesn't matter.
Plates served are sometimes big and full !!
Firstly, you can ask how big the plate is to the waiter " C'est une grande assiette ? "
Well, if you don't finish your meal, the waiter will ask if everything was good, you can say " c'était bon, mais c'était trop" You have to know that even if you don't eat the whole meal, you have to pay your menu !
If you want share food you can obviously ask the waiter/waitress for 1 meal and 2 forks !! The waiter will understand that you want share the food " On peut avoir 2 fourchettes ? " or " On va partager le repas en 2, c'est trop pour une personne"

Well, i hope i helped, and enjoy your stay among us !!!

Comment on How to order half amount of food in French restaurant, bistro, cafe, etc.? by Jean-Mi

Jean-Mi — Mon, 04 Oct 2010 07:49:39 +0000

si tu prenais des cours de français avant de venir nous envahir?

Comment on What can I use to substitute Cornstarch ? by rebecca k

rebecca k — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 06:16:17 +0000

You can use any thickening agent;
flour, potato, white, wheat
arrowroot
cream of' tartar
quinoia flour
soy flour

Comment on What can I use to substitute Cornstarch ? by A

Mon, 26 Jul 2010 22:06:35 +0000

arrowroot

Comment on What can I use to substitute Cornstarch ? by pennybarr

pennybarr — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 20:55:30 +0000

Potato starch or arrowroot. You can also try instant flour.

Comment on What can I use to substitute Cornstarch ? by redzebra

redzebra — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 20:33:12 +0000

Besides flour, you can also use arrowroot powder.

Comment on What can I use to substitute Cornstarch ? by Kelly

Kelly — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 20:31:11 +0000

Flour and water instead of cornstarch.

Comment on What can I use to substitute Cornstarch ? by Maw_Maw

Maw_Maw — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 20:27:53 +0000

You can sub with flour. For example, if it calls for 2 tbls of cornstarch, use 4 tbls of flour :- D

Comment on Hello there, are you liking french cuisine and what is your favorite dish? by Lohasrus

Lohasrus — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 12:19:24 +0000

Breast of chicken in cream sauce (Supreme de poulet)

I am sharing recipe as well.

Ingredients:

6 breasts of chicken, boneless
1/2 tsp lemon juice
5 tb butter
Salt and white pepper
1/3 cup white stock or beef stock
1 cup whipping cream
1/4 cup Port
2 tb parsley, fresh
Buy ingredients at the grocery and gourmet store

Breast of chicken in cream sauce Recipe (serve 6)

Step 1: Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

Step 2: Rub the breasts of chicken with lemon juice and sprinkle with salt and pepper.

Step 3: Heat the butter in a casserole. Put the chicken and quickly turn them on both sides.

Step 4: Place the casserole in the oven for 5 to 6 minutes. Remove the breasts

Step 5: Prepare the sauce. Pour the stock and the Port into the casserole. Boil over high heat for 2 minutes. Stir in the cream and boil again at high heat for 1 or 2 more minutes until sauce has thickened. Add salt, pepper and lemon juice if needed.

Step 6: Pour the sauce over the chicken, sprinkle with parsley.

Serving: Serve with rice, spinach, risotto, asparagus

Wine suggestion: White Burgundy, Graves, Provence rosé (French Wine Guide).

Bon appetit!

Comment on Hello there, are you liking french cuisine and what is your favorite dish? by postres20022000

postres20022000 — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 04:21:44 +0000

creme brulee, flan, tiramisu, mussels , paellas

Comment on Hello there, are you liking french cuisine and what is your favorite dish? by Dom Domino III

Dom Domino III — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 03:35:17 +0000

Escargot, frog legs, duck confit, head cheese, yummy-o!!!

Comment on some common french foods that are easy to make or buy? by Mamour

Mamour — Sun, 04 Oct 2009 16:50:12 +0000

Get some baguettes, you can find them in just about any NORMAL stores..
If you have a Sam around your area ? go check out what they have..or Whole food store.
Croissants are great also..

Comment on some common french foods that are easy to make or buy? by Mr. Pants

Mr. Pants — Sun, 04 Oct 2009 16:41:39 +0000

Croisants…..easy and cheap.

Comment on HELP! have a south east french recipe? by starved123

starved123 — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 03:59:00 +0000

Try this link you may find some rather interesting dishes you can explore.
http://www.provencebeyond.com/food/recipes.html
http://www.provencebeyond.com/food/
This link gives you more of a history of Provence.

Comment on HELP! have a south east french recipe? by Howard H

Howard H — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 03:28:36 +0000

I suggest the book, “A Year in Provence” which does not have recipes but named a lot of foods.

Comment on How can i make these chocolate chip cookies "international" by tomorrow morning?!? by dukowski

dukowski — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 03:51:43 +0000

you could use the french flag colors red, white, blue like this:
make a circle of blue frosting, place a raspberry in the center, then sprinkle with white powdered sugar

Comment on How can i make these chocolate chip cookies "international" by tomorrow morning?!? by Patti

Patti — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 02:45:13 +0000

French love cheese and dairy, make some cream cheese frosting.

Comment on How can i make these chocolate chip cookies "international" by tomorrow morning?!? by BoSox Girl.

BoSox Girl. — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 00:16:10 +0000

make little french flags on toothpicks and stick em in!

that's my only idea.. sorry.

check foodnetwork.com

Comment on How can i make these chocolate chip cookies "international" by tomorrow morning?!? by 90831knees

90831knees — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 00:14:52 +0000

i have no idea about the frosting but i have another idea .U can make this one indian drink or Asian ….it consist of yogurt and stuff…not sure of the name and people can dip the cookies in it or you can look up who invinted chocolate chip cookies.

Comment on What French foods are the most traditional? by penny century

penny century — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 07:41:59 +0000

One of the best French desserts with a ‘story’ is Tarte Tatin – a tart of apples in a caramel sauce. It has very few ingredients and is quite easy to make.

The story is that it was the invention of two sisters who accidentally forgot the pastry base whilst making an apple tart so they covered it with the pastry, put it in the oven and then turned it upside down to serve. There are other stories about the invention too -

http://members.cox.net/jjschnebel/tartetatin.html
http://www.strategium.co.uk/tatin.html
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tarte_Tatin

You could easily fill a couple of pages.

Comment on What French foods are the most traditional? by Lulu Anne

Lulu Anne — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 08:45:21 +0000

Trés simple, salade au chévre chaud! pour 2 personnes

1.) Préparez la salade, differentes salades mélangées exemple roquette, frisée, laitue,trévise,etc..
2.) Coupez une échalotte en petits morceaux, ajouter une cuillère de vinaigre de vin 2 cuillères d’huile d’olive , une petite cuillère de moutarde ajouter des cerneaux de noix ou pignons sel poivre melangez et verser la salade dans cette sauce .
3) faites toaster du pain et le fromage de chèvre sur les toasts au four à basse temperature,
4) servir les toasts entourés de salade en plats et décorer d’un cerneau de noix sur le chèvre dans l’assiette
de préférence buche de chevre frais de tourraine

Now, for the fun part: for writing a 2 page report about a region you could certainly write about the fromage coming from tourraine, OR write about, and of course use Dijon mustard in your recette. There is a ton of information on their famous mustard. What a fun project in school. My Parisian husband wrote the recette above just for you. Bon appétit! He says to enjoy a glass of Loire Valley Gamay wine if you are old enough!

Comment on What French foods are the most traditional? by lovesublime_40

lovesublime_40 — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 02:57:06 +0000

Ill repeat some of the above, spelled correctly

steak tartare (but the word steak is obviously english)
croque monsieur
croque madame (has an egg on it)
pot-au-feu which is like a stew
quiche lorraine
crepes
I believe vichyssoise (might have spelled it wrong) thats a cold soup thats delish
these are "everyday" foods

Comment on What French foods are the most traditional? by Chopin-Lover

Chopin-Lover — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 00:57:51 +0000

Quiche and creme brulee would be good ideas.

Comment on What French foods are the most traditional? by K M

K M — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 00:39:00 +0000

lobster bisque, macaroons, here is a link to one of the most famous bakeries in France, called Laduree…oh man it is DIVINE!!! Like heaven on earth! http://www.laduree.com/

Comment on What French foods are the most traditional? by aaron e

aaron e — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 00:34:18 +0000

THis is an easy one from Alsace i believe, and there is alot to say about that region..

½ cup water
8 apricots, halved and pitted
4 tablespoons kirschwasser
1/3 cup granulated sugar
PREPARATION:
Preheat an oven to 350 degrees. Pour the water into the bottom of a 2-inch deep baking pan, and then arrange the apricots, cut side up, in the pan. Sprinkle the kirschwasser evenly onto the apricots, making sure you get a bit of liqueur into the hollow of each fruit.
Sprinkle the sugar evenly across the prepared apricots, and then bake, uncovered, for 25 minutes. The apricots are done when they start to brown on top, and are cooked through, but still slightly firm.

Makes 4 servings.

Comment on What French foods are the most traditional? by ~* Petite Choupette*~

~* Petite Choupette*~ — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 00:18:42 +0000

steak tar tar
ratatouille
escargot
fondue
croc monsieur

Comment on Ou est Gusteau's restaurant? by liza

liza — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 17:49:05 +0000

peut être un melange de plusieus chefs, voir :
http://www.allocine.fr/communaute/forum/message_gen_nofil=495586&cfilm=46211&refpersonne=&carticle=&refserie=&refmedia=.html

Comment on Ou est Gusteau's restaurant? by youplaboumtralala

youplaboumtralala — Tue, 29 Jan 2008 10:28:02 +0000

Change de traducteur !

Comment on Ou est Gusteau's restaurant? by hibou46

hibou46 — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 21:01:31 +0000

Il a disparu suite à l’invasion de rats mais va chez “Ratatouille” et tu trouveras

Comment on What are fish and chips? And How long have the English been eating them? by Encyclopedia

Encyclopedia — Wed, 27 Jun 2007 10:02:35 +0000

Fish and chips or fish ‘n’ chips (also in some areas of the British Isles: a fish supper), a popular take-away food, consists of deep-fried fish in batter or breadcrumbs with deep-fried potatoes, traditionally sold wrapped in newspaper.[1] Popular tradition associates the dish with the United Kingdom; and for decades fish and chips dominated the take-away food sector in the United Kingdom, Australia, and New Zealand. Fish and chips also has considerable popularity in parts of New England, Canada, Republic of Ireland and South Africa. Denmark and some coastal towns in Norway serve fried fillets. In the Netherlands, the popular deep-fried, battered fried fillet dish called lekkerbek sometimes appears served with chips.

Comment on What are fish and chips? And How long have the English been eating them? by Michael

Michael — Tue, 26 Jun 2007 14:33:21 +0000

Breaded cod fillets and french fries.

But, for a realistic flavor the fish and chips are served with malt vinegar. Mainly for the fish but yummy on the chips!

Comment on What are fish and chips? And How long have the English been eating them? by peter c

peter c — Tue, 26 Jun 2007 12:42:57 +0000

you have plenty of good answers above, please enlighten us and tell us what your national dish is ??

Comment on What are fish and chips? And How long have the English been eating them? by Don J

Don J — Tue, 26 Jun 2007 12:28:10 +0000

Although I have traveled and lived all over the world (including England) I must say that the very best fish and chips I have ever eaten are from Vancouver, Canada (many different restaurants and beach stands). Usually the fish used there is cod or halibut. The fries as noted must be thick, crisp and fresh.

The paper wrap is not all that important, better a nice cardboard tray, but one absolutely must coat the fish with fresh squeezed lemon and the chips with salt and cider/malt vinegar! Some ketchup on the side may be permitted, but mashed peas, curry, mayo, cheese, gravy, tartar, mustard, or any other “goo” is just disgusting beyond belief, don’t even THINK about it! (The Colonies ALWAYS learn to do things better than the mother country….)

Comment on What are fish and chips? And How long have the English been eating them? by sandeep

sandeep — Tue, 26 Jun 2007 10:40:18 +0000

since they came to this world..

Comment on What are fish and chips? And How long have the English been eating them? by cymry3jones

cymry3jones — Tue, 26 Jun 2007 10:03:27 +0000

The fish is coated with batter (flour and water mix) and deep fried. Chips are French fries but normally a lot more thickly cut. These are also deep fried. They are traditionally eaten doused with salt and malt vinegar. Don’t know when they became popular – you’d have to Google it.

Comment on What are fish and chips? And How long have the English been eating them? by Adze

Adze — Tue, 26 Jun 2007 09:43:35 +0000

The best fish and chips are made in Yorkshire,the Texas of
England,and the best Cod and Haddock are caught
of the east coast of Yorkshire,we are the world champs
at Fish & Chips also Pork Pie world champs.
Take your pick of how to make them from the other guys answers,but to learn how to do it poperly come to Yokshire.
One tip,remove skin of fish,fry in very hot fat/oil test by dropping a chip in,rember do not make mistake of boiling
them in the fat/oil,must be hot.

Comment on What are fish and chips? And How long have the English been eating them? by DJJD

DJJD — Tue, 26 Jun 2007 09:34:09 +0000

Fish; Cod, Haddock, Skate, plaice, Rockling. Deep fried in batter, made from flour eggs milk and or water. Chips; Potatoes cut into strips and also deep fried. Served together. They are thicker than french fries. Eat what you like with it, but I would have tartare sauce with my fish and a slice of bread and butter to make a chip buttie (sandwich). I don’t eat it much these days, as it is full of saturated fat. It is said to be a Jewish invention dated from the 16th century. It tends to be a British favourite, but I don’t know why. I’d rather have a meat and veg roast dinner with gravy and Yorkshire puddings. yum.

Comment on What are fish and chips? And How long have the English been eating them? by Em

Em — Tue, 26 Jun 2007 09:27:45 +0000

It’s not just an English dish. It’s big in Scotland and Wales too. In Edinburgh and the surrounding area they are usually served with brown sauce where as in Glasgow it’s loads of salt and vinegar, or cheese, or curry sauce, gravy… Mushy peas are definitely an english thing but rather tasty!

Yum!

Comment on What are fish and chips? And How long have the English been eating them? by Val K

Val K — Tue, 26 Jun 2007 09:27:22 +0000

do you remember the Demis Rousis song :Forever and Ever: I think this answers your question

Comment on What are fish and chips? And How long have the English been eating them? by taraolgi

taraolgi — Tue, 26 Jun 2007 09:26:51 +0000

It’s the fish that feeds our brains and the chips that gives us strength (to hold up our bellies!).

Comment on What are fish and chips? And How long have the English been eating them? by xXx pink princezz xXx

xXx pink princezz xXx — Tue, 26 Jun 2007 09:25:57 +0000

the fish is usually cod or haddock but sometimes plaice its is covered in batter and fried, the chips are slightly thicker then french fries, you can have keptup with it or any sauce you want alot of people either add baked beans or peas with the meal too, it has been popular for hundreds of yeras in britian but more popular in seaside locations the most popular being Brigton, of course theres nothing better to do but sit down and eat this dish by the sea,

Comment on What are fish and chips? And How long have the English been eating them? by bud

bud — Tue, 26 Jun 2007 09:25:56 +0000

we’ve got another one from the planet zog

Comment on What are fish and chips? And How long have the English been eating them? by Eric M

Eric M — Tue, 26 Jun 2007 09:25:10 +0000

The fish you would generally use for this dish is cod which has been battered, and the chips are just chips. Potatoes that are sliced thin and boiled in oil and then covered with salt.

This is a pretty simple dish.

Comment on What are fish and chips? And How long have the English been eating them? by mistincat

mistincat — Tue, 26 Jun 2007 09:24:45 +0000

OMG..Fish and Chips..thanks for the lunch idea..its our national dish..chips are potatoes that are sliced, par boiled then fried in hot oil..(YUMMY), the fish is usually cod which is battered then deep fried (healthy huh?)..haddock is also a popular choice..it goes with salt and vinegar and a load of tomato sauce..we have been eating fish and chips for years and years..used to be eaten directly from newspaper..with the print and all..actually that’s the only way to eat fish and chips..straight out of the paper..also, mushy peas and chips is very popular..especially in the north east..

Comment on What are fish and chips? And How long have the English been eating them? by star s

star s — Tue, 26 Jun 2007 09:24:34 +0000

us english have been eating the dish called fish and chips for ever.
the fish is battered cod , haddock or place and chips are chunly fat french fris about the size of a finger
we eat theese with mushy peas which are green garden peas that have been mashed and a thick curry sauce

this is a traditional english take out meal from a fish and chip shop the shop also sells battered sausage , fish cake , chicken nuggets , hamberger , beef burger , cheese burger, spring roll , meat pies.

this is also a traditional home made family meal eaten afew times a week in england its great with a bit of ketchup or hp sauce or relish

Comment on What are fish and chips? And How long have the English been eating them? by asda g

asda g — Tue, 26 Jun 2007 09:24:28 +0000

really dn’t knw!

Comment on What are fish and chips? And How long have the English been eating them? by curious

curious — Tue, 26 Jun 2007 09:24:25 +0000

Fish and chips- as it says literally. Part of the English food culture and I think it has been a long time they're eating this as a meal or a snack.

Chips are like the version of French fries though they are bigger and larger in version, made out of potatoes of course and deep fried often. It is usually served (like in French fries) usually with vinegar, salt or ketchup (depending on your preference). The fish of course is fish- it is comparable to breaded fish and deep fried too.

You can see it often in many towns out there and in small stalls offering it. It is cheap and affordable though it might be oily because fish and chips are usually fried.

Comment on What are fish and chips? And How long have the English been eating them? by datatron01011

datatron01011 — Tue, 26 Jun 2007 09:23:29 +0000

Probably when newspapers were invented

Comment on What are fish and chips? And How long have the English been eating them? by Saucy Spider

Saucy Spider — Tue, 26 Jun 2007 09:22:54 +0000

Fish and chips ahhhhhhhhhhhh lovely. The only way to really enjoy fish and chips is from a Fish and Chip shop! The fish is normally cod or haddock coated in batter and deep fried in oil. The chips are fingers of potato (usually quite a bit thicker than french fries) also deep fried. The fish and chips are then smothered in salt and vinegar and wrapped in paper. The very best place to have Fish and Chips is at a coastal resort where you will take your meal, sit on a bench looking out to sea and eating with your fingers. Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmm

The English have been eating this delicacy for a hundred years or so I would imagine.

Comment on What are fish and chips? And How long have the English been eating them? by ...

... — Tue, 26 Jun 2007 09:22:40 +0000

It is deep fried battered fish, you can use any fish but cod and haddock are the best. Yes chips are fries and you can use any kind of sauce you want. The usual accompaniment is mushy peas. All that is, is peas all mushed up very mushy and well I never liked it. I don’t know how long it is been a dish for.
Just thinking about them it is making me hungry YUMMMMMMM.

Comment on What are fish and chips? And How long have the English been eating them? by cpc26ca

cpc26ca — Tue, 26 Jun 2007 09:22:03 +0000

Deep fried batted fish (usually cod)
and french fries

The latter half of the 19th century. Supposedly, fried food shops had already existed by then. The Scots had fried potatoes and the Brits had fried fish. Somehow they met in the middle and has been a staple ever since

Comment on What are fish and chips? And How long have the English been eating them? by Knownow't

Knownow't — Tue, 26 Jun 2007 09:21:52 +0000

Fish and chips have been served for about 150 years…the fish is generally cod or haddock, which is covered in batter and deep fried in lard….making the batter crisp and the fish succulent…it was originally a poor mans food as fish was cheap and plentiful..now it can cost up to $6 a portion…chips are indeed French fries, but not the thin cheap things from fast food joints, but thick cut fresh potatoes…they were originally served in newspaper wraps..but now due to health regulations they are served in plastic trays…usually served with salt and vinegar and either curry sauce, mushy peas or gravy….delicious meal, and was a staple food, but now overtaken by curry and probably burgers, pizza etc.

Comment on What are fish and chips? And How long have the English been eating them? by Trace

Trace — Tue, 26 Jun 2007 09:21:20 +0000

it is fried fish usually cod with batter on it and the chips are also fried,but they are not french fries they are chunkier.Some people like mushy peas with it too.You can have whatever sauce you want onit and salt & vinegar.

Comment on What are fish and chips? And How long have the English been eating them? by josephine

josephine — Tue, 26 Jun 2007 09:20:31 +0000

the fish is usually cod thats covered with a battered and deep fried

the chips are made from potatoes, similar to french fries, but thicker and also deep fried

serve it with whatever tickles your fancy

Comment on What are fish and chips? And How long have the English been eating them? by confused_dani

confused_dani — Tue, 26 Jun 2007 09:17:55 +0000

chips are made of potato and the fish is usually cod!!!
duh and the fish is battered!
what are u? a freak

Comment on French Puffs Type Thing…What are they called?! Help!? by Waiting and Wishing

Waiting and Wishing — Mon, 02 Apr 2007 15:32:25 +0000

Profiterol.

Comment on French Puffs Type Thing…What are they called?! Help!? by dja4754

dja4754 — Sun, 01 Apr 2007 18:25:49 +0000

crullers

Comment on French Puffs Type Thing…What are they called?! Help!? by Mouchie

Mouchie — Sun, 01 Apr 2007 18:09:19 +0000

I would say, as a French woman, beignets. But the dough used could also be pate à chou.

Mouchie

Comment on French Puffs Type Thing…What are they called?! Help!? by OneLilithHidesAnother

OneLilithHidesAnother — Sun, 01 Apr 2007 16:44:21 +0000

These are beignets and they are deep fried. The recipe below is in french, but translated it goes:

1 envelope of baking power
1/3 cup milk
1 egg
150g flour
50g sugar
1 pinch salt
1/3 cup beer (the bubbles help)
2 tbs oil

mix the baking powder in the warm milk. add the egg-yolk in the middle of the flour, with 1/2 the sugar, salt, beer, oil and the milk/baking powder mix. Mix well together, you should get a smooth batter. Cover with a clean towel, and let raise in a warm spot for about 3 hours.
Then, mix well the batter, on the side beat the egg white and add it gently to the batter.

Heat well the oil (peanut, or corn oil), and fry spoon-sized balls, until golden (about 3 minutes), or dip fruits in the batter, and fry.
Serve sprinkled with sugar...

Comment on French Puffs Type Thing…What are they called?! Help!? by Desi Chef

Desi Chef — Sun, 01 Apr 2007 06:28:15 +0000

eclairs?

An éclair is a delicate pastry made with choux pastry (profiterole dough). The dough is piped into an oblong shape with a pastry bag and baked until it is crisp and hollow inside. The pastry is traditionally filled with a vanilla pastry cream (crème pâtissière), custard or whipped cream, and usually topped with chocolate icing. Other fillings include coffee- and rum-flavored custard, fruit-flavored fillings, or chestnut purée.

profiteroles?

A profiterole is a food made from a small, round baked choux pastry filled with a sweet or savoury filling. The most common form nowadays is a dessert filled with whipped cream, fruit or pastry cream, and often served with chocolate sauce or a caramel glaze.

Comment on French Puffs Type Thing…What are they called?! Help!? by Kay

Kay — Sun, 01 Apr 2007 04:35:03 +0000

Beignets … Cafe Du Monde in New Orleans is well known for them (in the states). They are a “puffy” square pieces of fried dough with powdered sugar on them. You can add fruit in the middle.

Comment on French Puffs Type Thing…What are they called?! Help!? by Laura

Laura — Sun, 01 Apr 2007 04:27:03 +0000

How about croissants……….not sure of that spelling…

Comment on Help for a French style dinner? by hollyberry

hollyberry — Sat, 18 Nov 2006 19:44:51 +0000

I suggest rack of lamb, haricots verts (french green beans), pomme gratine, french bread and for after dinner a cheese platter with bleu cheese, brie or boursin (serve cheese at room temp). Go to the liquor store and ask for them to recommend a good French table wine and tart tartin and creme brulee for desert.
Bon Appetit!

Comment on Help for a French style dinner? by blueprairie

blueprairie — Sat, 18 Nov 2006 19:20:08 +0000

The upside down apple tart is called Tarte Tatin, if that is what you are looking for.

since you are going to have quiche as one course you might want to have something that is not a cake or pastry as the dessert. A nice French cheese platter with apples and pears would be a good choice.

Comment on Help for a French style dinner? by sweetlane

sweetlane — Sat, 18 Nov 2006 18:37:19 +0000

Here a quick one, make Coq Au Vin (chicken stew), serve in a crusty mini french loaf. For the cake take a baking pan, spary with Pam, then take various fruits that you like, mix with brown sugar and butter, then mix up a yellow cake box mix, dump on top, bake as the directions say, then cool for 15 min, invert panon a platter, cool, remove pan, cke should be on the platter.

Comment on Help for a French style dinner? by REnate

REnate — Sat, 18 Nov 2006 18:36:13 +0000

OMG, you mean Quiche, I think.

You can make a salad of fresh raw tender artichokes dressed in a good oliver oil with a bit of garlic and shaved Romano cheese.

In France we start with the appetizer and the salad is eaten last but before the dessert, which is ofter cheeses (let the cheese ripen at room temp for at least 40 minutes).

Here is my recipe for quiche

Pastry: 3.25 cups all purpose flour, 1/2 teaspoon salt, pinch baking powder sifted

Add 1 cup Crisco (only Crisco will do) and blend with fingers or pastry cutter

Add 1/2 cup cold water blending with fingers or wooden spoon - when it just sticks together make into two balls and roll out in a round for 10 inch pie pan. Crimp the edges of the crust and prick bottom and sides with fork. (I use glass)
Bake blind (with nothing in it) for 10 to 15 minutes at 400F - remove from oven cool

Chop very fine 1/2 cup onion
Cut into large dice about 6 large mushrooms so you end up with about 1 cup
Saute in a pan with about 1/4 cup butter - salt geneously and pepper cover to let the juices seep out.

Wash fresh green asparagus and cut the tips into 1 inch pieces, you will need about two bunches and end up with 1.5 to 2 cups asaragus tips.

Take the top off the sauting mushrooms and onions they sould be nice and creamy brown. At the last minute add the asparagus and toss around gently.

Pour the sauteed veges into the pie crust.

Take 6 large eggs, 1/2 cup heavy cream, salt heavy on the black pepper, 2 tablespoons white wine (I like chablis) and whisk. Pour over the veg in the piecrust to just about cover add a layer of grated white cheese; Gruyer mixed with Swiss is the best but you can use Swiss or a combo of Swiss and Mozzerella cheese. Pour over remaining egg mixture top with layer of Mozzy chees. Bake about 350/ 325F for about an hour. Let stand for about 20 mins to set before eating.

Comment on Help for a French style dinner? by wash_yer_nuts

wash_yer_nuts — Sat, 18 Nov 2006 18:32:55 +0000

All I know is they’ve got fries, toast, and those little mini pankcakes.

Whatever you make, it will probably be skinny and smoke cigarettes.