PAN SAUTEED DUCK BREAST WITH CHERRY CABERNET SAUCE
“Pekin duck” refers to the breed and “Peking duck” refers to a dish made with duck meat—usually, but not always, from force-fed Pekin ducks. Pekin
Calvados Cocktail
Calvados is an apple cider brandy made in the French region of Normandy. This Boulard Calvados Pays d’Auge VSOP (which I found at Dorignac’s) is
CHEESE SOUFFLE
If an omelet and a cloud had a baby, it would be a soufflé. And, what says Julia Child more than a soufflé fortified
Rustic Apple Tart
A buttery crispy crust surrounding slices of sweet apples. A dollop of bourbon whipped cream on the side. A sprinkle of confectioner's sugar. The perfect
PUFF PASTRY
A pastry made with this near miraculous dough will have more than 700 layers of crisp, light, and buttery deliciousness.
Scallops with Bacon and Pineapple Beurre Blanc
Pineapples and bacon are a great flavor pairing especially when combined with the briny sweetness of big fat scallops sauteed in butter.
Stuffed Chicken Legs and Gravy
This is all about the technique of deboning the drumsticks. If you have another favorite stuffing, try it. It's a fun way to use inexpensive
Brussel Sprouts Au Gratin
Steamed vegetables napped with a Bechamel sauce then topped with cheese and buttery bread crumbs. Soooo French, as per “Mastering the Art of French Cooking”
Mushroom Sauce for Beef
Behold the noble cow as captured by Michael Guidry New Orleans artist. This is a deeply flavored, prime-beef-worthy mushroomy sauce that glistens. Nap this over
Bearnaise Sauce
Remember how wild it made Gomez when Morticia spoke French? This very French steak sauce will drive any man or woman crazy. It’s decadent and