French recipe from Brittany
There is a presentation of recipes from bretonnes. de Brittany
Artichoke Artichoke arrived in France in the 16th Century. It is a very healthy vegetable as it is rich in fibre and iron.
The artichoke "a la carte" was serve...
Cream of CauliflowerAlso known as Dubarry soup this recipe is really tasty and easy to do.
cream of cauliflower soup recipe for 6 people :
125g leek (the white bit on...
Cream of Crab and CucumberA little appetizer of crab and cucumber,
cream of crab and cucumber recipe for 6 people :
1 cucumber
300g fromage frais or cottage cheese (put it...
Lobster mousse, black Muscat creamLobster mousse for 6 people :
1 lobster of 600g
400g of whitting fillets, pinboned
3 eggs
3 dl creme fraiche
1 bundle of chives
pinch cayenne pe...
Artichoke Artichoke arrived in France in the 16th Century. It is a very healthy vegetable as it is rich in fibre and iron.
The artichoke "a la carte" was serve...
Cream of CauliflowerAlso known as Dubarry soup this recipe is really tasty and easy to do.
cream of cauliflower soup recipe for 6 people :
125g leek (the white bit on...
Cream of Crab and CucumberA little appetizer of crab and cucumber,
cream of crab and cucumber recipe for 6 people :
1 cucumber
300g fromage frais or cottage cheese (put it...
Lobster mousse, black Muscat creamLobster mousse for 6 people :
1 lobster of 600g
400g of whitting fillets, pinboned
3 eggs
3 dl creme fraiche
1 bundle of chives
pinch cayenne pe...
Chicken KebabsProcedure to make chicken kebabs
The best way to make chicken kebabs is to cut some chicken breasts into cubes 3/4 of an inch thick.
The ideal is ...
Fresh cod filets with hazelnutsFresh cod steaks/filets breaded with hazelnut powder (6 servings) :
6 fresh cod steaks/filets (1/3 to 1/2 of a pound each)
2 soupspoons of wheat f...
Lobster à l'américaineLobster "à l'américaine" for 8 persons :
2 lobsters (alive)
15 centiliters (1/3 pint) olive oil
2 onions thinly sliced
4 shallots thinly sliced
2...
Lobster and Fresh Artichoke HeartsLobster and Fresh Artichoke Hearts with Chlorophyll Sauce for 4 People:
4 large artichokes (Camus de Bretagne or Macau de Gironde variety)
...
Roast Scallops with Cep Recipe for 4 people :
12 Scallops with their shells
300g Sautéed cep and cut in dices
2 tbs Olive oil
12 slices of pancetta
20cl veal jus
Some...
Scallop and Mushroom ParmentiereFor 4 guests:
8 large scallops
500 gr "traditional" mashed potatoes
1 garlic clove
2 tablespoons olive oil
200 g of boletus muchrooms, diced
...
Buckwheat PancakesFor 12 buckwheat pancakes :
250g of Buckwheat flour
1 Egg
1 Teaspoon of salt
5 dl of water
2 Table spoon of vegetable oil or lard
1/2 dl of beer...
Wafer CrepesI have tested several recipes and cooking methods when it comes to make wafer crepes. My recipe is a compromise between 2 classic recipes: one cooked ...
Breton biscuitsRecipe for a about 20 Breton biscuits:
500g strong flour
300g salted butter, softened
200g icing sugar
2 eggs
20g baking powder
1 small pinch of...
Breton CakeThis recipe comes Grandma Francoise who leaves deep in the woods of Fouesnant in Brittany.
Breton Cake recipe for 6 people :
120g+40g strong flour...
Prunes 'far'6 servings :
24 dry cored prunes
1 liter (1/4 gallon) fat milk
6 eggs
180 grams (1/3-1/2 pound) top quality butter
180 grams (1/3-1/2 pound) cast...
Strawberry JamTo know all about jam have a look at our article : confitures
Ingredients for strawberry jam
1kg ripe strawberries*
1kg granulated sugar or 800g...
Boulangere potatoesGarnish for a 6 serving course :
600 grams (20 oz) peeled potatoes cut into thin slices
300 grams (10 oz) peeled and cut into thin slices yellow swe...
