French recipe from Île-de-France
There is a presentation of recipes from parisiennes. d' Île-de-France
Baked Foie Gras with Lobster Sauce
Baked foie gras and lobster sauce recipe for 6 people : 250g duck foie gras 5cl meat glaze 5cl whole milk 2 whole eggs 2 egg yolks salt and fres...
Baked foie gras and lobster sauce recipe for 6 people : 250g duck foie gras 5cl meat glaze 5cl whole milk 2 whole eggs 2 egg yolks salt and fres...
Balkanese Cucumber 'Baskets'
For 4 servings : 1 nice cucumber, peeled, cut into 2 halfes (in its lenght), salted and drained 100 grams (approx. 3 oz) drained cottage cheese 1 p...
For 4 servings : 1 nice cucumber, peeled, cut into 2 halfes (in its lenght), salted and drained 100 grams (approx. 3 oz) drained cottage cheese 1 p...
Carrot Soup à la Crécy
Carrot Soup à la Crécy for 4 to 6 people : 800g of young carrots, peeled and cut into large dice 1 small carrot cut into fine julienne, brie...
Carrot Soup à la Crécy for 4 to 6 people : 800g of young carrots, peeled and cut into large dice 1 small carrot cut into fine julienne, brie...
Cream of Scallops and Mushroom Soup
Cream of scallops and mushroom soup recipe for 6 people : 1kg button mushrooms 12 king scallops 5 dl chicken stock 5 dl double cream 2 shallots...
Cream of scallops and mushroom soup recipe for 6 people : 1kg button mushrooms 12 king scallops 5 dl chicken stock 5 dl double cream 2 shallots...
Crécy soup
A beautiful soup ; its name comes from a village close to Meaux (40 miles east of Paris) where the best carrots used to be produced 4 to 6 servings...
A beautiful soup ; its name comes from a village close to Meaux (40 miles east of Paris) where the best carrots used to be produced 4 to 6 servings...
Golden Eye
This is a nice starter for the end of the year meals As I have often said, this recipe is a basis you can fine tune according to your taste and your ...
This is a nice starter for the end of the year meals As I have often said, this recipe is a basis you can fine tune according to your taste and your ...
Gruyère cheese Soufflé
Ingredients for 4 persons (for a non sticking « charlotte » round mould (4 inches high and 7 inch diameter) 1.3 oz butter 1.3 oz wheat flour 0.8...
Ingredients for 4 persons (for a non sticking « charlotte » round mould (4 inches high and 7 inch diameter) 1.3 oz butter 1.3 oz wheat flour 0.8...
Iced Nougat
Ricpe for 6 a medium size rectangular tin : 6 egg whites 180g candied fruits and 50g of orange peels 6 dl double cream 50g icing sugar 5 leaves o...
Ricpe for 6 a medium size rectangular tin : 6 egg whites 180g candied fruits and 50g of orange peels 6 dl double cream 50g icing sugar 5 leaves o...
Millefeuille of caramelised pineapple and pancakes
A dessert to discover. Millefeuille of caramelised pineapple and pancakes recipe for 6 peple : 7 pancakes (roughly 1/3 of the pancakes recipe on o...
A dessert to discover. Millefeuille of caramelised pineapple and pancakes recipe for 6 peple : 7 pancakes (roughly 1/3 of the pancakes recipe on o...
Onion soup
Onion soup, for 8 persons : 1 kilogram (2 'large' pounds) of sweet onions 2.5 COLD liters (1 'large' half of a gallon) of meat (veal or chicken) bas...
Onion soup, for 8 persons : 1 kilogram (2 'large' pounds) of sweet onions 2.5 COLD liters (1 'large' half of a gallon) of meat (veal or chicken) bas...
Baked Foie Gras with Lobster Sauce
Baked foie gras and lobster sauce recipe for 6 people : 250g duck foie gras 5cl meat glaze 5cl whole milk 2 whole eggs 2 egg yolks salt and fres...
Baked foie gras and lobster sauce recipe for 6 people : 250g duck foie gras 5cl meat glaze 5cl whole milk 2 whole eggs 2 egg yolks salt and fres...
Balkanese Cucumber 'Baskets'
For 4 servings : 1 nice cucumber, peeled, cut into 2 halfes (in its lenght), salted and drained 100 grams (approx. 3 oz) drained cottage cheese 1 p...
For 4 servings : 1 nice cucumber, peeled, cut into 2 halfes (in its lenght), salted and drained 100 grams (approx. 3 oz) drained cottage cheese 1 p...
Carrot Soup à la Crécy
Carrot Soup à la Crécy for 4 to 6 people : 800g of young carrots, peeled and cut into large dice 1 small carrot cut into fine julienne, brie...
Carrot Soup à la Crécy for 4 to 6 people : 800g of young carrots, peeled and cut into large dice 1 small carrot cut into fine julienne, brie...
Cream of Scallops and Mushroom Soup
Cream of scallops and mushroom soup recipe for 6 people : 1kg button mushrooms 12 king scallops 5 dl chicken stock 5 dl double cream 2 shallots...
Cream of scallops and mushroom soup recipe for 6 people : 1kg button mushrooms 12 king scallops 5 dl chicken stock 5 dl double cream 2 shallots...
Crécy soup
A beautiful soup ; its name comes from a village close to Meaux (40 miles east of Paris) where the best carrots used to be produced 4 to 6 servings...
A beautiful soup ; its name comes from a village close to Meaux (40 miles east of Paris) where the best carrots used to be produced 4 to 6 servings...
Golden Eye
This is a nice starter for the end of the year meals As I have often said, this recipe is a basis you can fine tune according to your taste and your ...
This is a nice starter for the end of the year meals As I have often said, this recipe is a basis you can fine tune according to your taste and your ...
Gruyère cheese Soufflé
Ingredients for 4 persons (for a non sticking « charlotte » round mould (4 inches high and 7 inch diameter) 1.3 oz butter 1.3 oz wheat flour 0.8...
Ingredients for 4 persons (for a non sticking « charlotte » round mould (4 inches high and 7 inch diameter) 1.3 oz butter 1.3 oz wheat flour 0.8...
Iced Nougat
Ricpe for 6 a medium size rectangular tin : 6 egg whites 180g candied fruits and 50g of orange peels 6 dl double cream 50g icing sugar 5 leaves o...
Ricpe for 6 a medium size rectangular tin : 6 egg whites 180g candied fruits and 50g of orange peels 6 dl double cream 50g icing sugar 5 leaves o...
Millefeuille of caramelised pineapple and pancakes
A dessert to discover. Millefeuille of caramelised pineapple and pancakes recipe for 6 peple : 7 pancakes (roughly 1/3 of the pancakes recipe on o...
A dessert to discover. Millefeuille of caramelised pineapple and pancakes recipe for 6 peple : 7 pancakes (roughly 1/3 of the pancakes recipe on o...
Onion soup
Onion soup, for 8 persons : 1 kilogram (2 'large' pounds) of sweet onions 2.5 COLD liters (1 'large' half of a gallon) of meat (veal or chicken) bas...
Onion soup, for 8 persons : 1 kilogram (2 'large' pounds) of sweet onions 2.5 COLD liters (1 'large' half of a gallon) of meat (veal or chicken) bas...
Blanquette de veau
served with Pilau Rice. An all time favorite. For 6 guests : 1,5 kg of veal shoulder (divided into approximately 18 pieces, 70 gr each) 3 veal ri...
served with Pilau Rice. An all time favorite. For 6 guests : 1,5 kg of veal shoulder (divided into approximately 18 pieces, 70 gr each) 3 veal ri...
Chicken Nuggets
Chicken nuggets recipe for 5 to 6 people : 4 chicken fillets, skin off, cut in 5 pieces each 1 tsp curry powder grape seed oil for frying salt an...
Chicken nuggets recipe for 5 to 6 people : 4 chicken fillets, skin off, cut in 5 pieces each 1 tsp curry powder grape seed oil for frying salt an...
Hare 'à la Royale'
the Sousceyrac recipe... This is the original LIEVRE A LA ROYALE recipe, the most mythical dish in French cuisine. Our chef, Patrick Asfaux won t...
the Sousceyrac recipe... This is the original LIEVRE A LA ROYALE recipe, the most mythical dish in French cuisine. Our chef, Patrick Asfaux won t...
Marengo Veal Sauté
For 6 guests: 1 kg and 200 gr of veal shoulder cut into 50 gr pieces 2 large onions 1 carrots, diced 2 garlic cloves, crushed 1 bouquet gar...
For 6 guests: 1 kg and 200 gr of veal shoulder cut into 50 gr pieces 2 large onions 1 carrots, diced 2 garlic cloves, crushed 1 bouquet gar...
Pan Fried Calf's Liver
Calf liver is the best of the livers to pan fry. When you are going to buy some make sure to choose one that is lightly pink and firm. When your butch...
Calf liver is the best of the livers to pan fry. When you are going to buy some make sure to choose one that is lightly pink and firm. When your butch...
Pan fried Sweetbreads with a black truffle jus
This mythic recipe is out of this world but very expensive too. You never know ... On a special occasion... Sweetbreads with creamed asparagus and ...
This mythic recipe is out of this world but very expensive too. You never know ... On a special occasion... Sweetbreads with creamed asparagus and ...
Roast chicken
Roast chicken is a popular dish in many countries around the world. It is prepared by wrapping a whole chicken in aluminum foil or placing it in a roa...
Roast chicken is a popular dish in many countries around the world. It is prepared by wrapping a whole chicken in aluminum foil or placing it in a roa...
Hachis Parmentier
Hachis Parmentier for 8 guests : 1 kg 200 of cooked pot-au-feu meat 50 gr of parsley 2 sweet onions (Roscoff variety) 50 gr of fatty bacon 10 ...
Hachis Parmentier for 8 guests : 1 kg 200 of cooked pot-au-feu meat 50 gr of parsley 2 sweet onions (Roscoff variety) 50 gr of fatty bacon 10 ...
Almond Milk Custard Tart
Almond Milk flan is an ancient traditional recipe that I digged up from my old cookery books to bring it to you today. Almond Milk Flan recipe for ...
Almond Milk flan is an ancient traditional recipe that I digged up from my old cookery books to bring it to you today. Almond Milk Flan recipe for ...
Batter for Fritters
There is a basic recipe to make fritters (recipe for 6-8 people) : 250g (1/2 lb) strong flour, sifted. 5g (1/5 oz) table salt. 25 cl beer. 2 who...
There is a basic recipe to make fritters (recipe for 6-8 people) : 250g (1/2 lb) strong flour, sifted. 5g (1/5 oz) table salt. 25 cl beer. 2 who...
Café Liègeois
This dessert, despite its name, has nothing to do with the city of Liege in Belgium. It comes from Vienna in Austria. Its original name was cafe vie...
This dessert, despite its name, has nothing to do with the city of Liege in Belgium. It comes from Vienna in Austria. Its original name was cafe vie...
Cat's Biscuits
Recipe for a about 30 biscuits: 4 egg whites 100g soft butter 100g strong flour 170g icing sugar 1 drop of vanilla extract...
Recipe for a about 30 biscuits: 4 egg whites 100g soft butter 100g strong flour 170g icing sugar 1 drop of vanilla extract...
Chantilly cream
We call "Chantilly cream" a fresh sugared whipped cream. Number of people have taken for granted that it has been invented by the famous Vatel. On Au...
We call "Chantilly cream" a fresh sugared whipped cream. Number of people have taken for granted that it has been invented by the famous Vatel. On Au...
Chocolate Chip Mousse
Chocolate Chip Mousse recipe makes 6 small bowls: 200 g of dark chocolate (60% minimum) + 30 g of choolate for decoration 20 cl of cream 30 g of b...
Chocolate Chip Mousse recipe makes 6 small bowls: 200 g of dark chocolate (60% minimum) + 30 g of choolate for decoration 20 cl of cream 30 g of b...
Chocolate Fondue
This recipe was added onto the list of our restaurant "La Campagne Lotoise" in 1994. We were serving it with "madeleines" (note of the transalator : s...
This recipe was added onto the list of our restaurant "La Campagne Lotoise" in 1994. We were serving it with "madeleines" (note of the transalator : s...
Chocolate Mousse
This chocolate mousse recipe is a mix of several recipes that I used during my professional carrier. Chocolate mousse recipe for 5 to 6 people : 250...
This chocolate mousse recipe is a mix of several recipes that I used during my professional carrier. Chocolate mousse recipe for 5 to 6 people : 250...
Coconut Rock Bun
Here is an easy recipe that young and less young will enjoy. For approx. 20 coconut rock buns : 3 egg whites 200 grams (7 oz) caster sugar 200...
Here is an easy recipe that young and less young will enjoy. For approx. 20 coconut rock buns : 3 egg whites 200 grams (7 oz) caster sugar 200...
Creme Caramel
Classic recipe that has been appreciated by all since generations. creme caramel recipe for 4 to 6 people : 60g sugar lump 5cl water 1/2l whole ...
Classic recipe that has been appreciated by all since generations. creme caramel recipe for 4 to 6 people : 60g sugar lump 5cl water 1/2l whole ...
Dark Chocolate Cream
... with grilled and caramelized hazelnuts Dark Chocolate Cream for 6 guests: 1 litre of whole milk 250 g of caster sugar 6 egg yolks 80 g of f...
... with grilled and caramelized hazelnuts Dark Chocolate Cream for 6 guests: 1 litre of whole milk 250 g of caster sugar 6 egg yolks 80 g of f...
Dark Chocolate Gateau
This recipe is an adaptation of a 19th century recipe created by chef Payet. dark chocolate gateau recipe for 6 people : 3 egg yolks 3 egg whites...
This recipe is an adaptation of a 19th century recipe created by chef Payet. dark chocolate gateau recipe for 6 people : 3 egg yolks 3 egg whites...
Financier
Recipe for 20 financier biscuits : 5 Egg whites 250g Icing sugar 170g butter 140g ground almond 60g sifted strong flour...
Recipe for 20 financier biscuits : 5 Egg whites 250g Icing sugar 170g butter 140g ground almond 60g sifted strong flour...
Flan
This is one of the oldest French dessert recipe. The recipe that I am giving you, here, is a basic recipe, feel free to let your imagination wander a...
This is one of the oldest French dessert recipe. The recipe that I am giving you, here, is a basic recipe, feel free to let your imagination wander a...
Granita
Very simple to make and inexpensive, they do not require an ice-cream maker and they are kept in the freezer compartment of the fridge rather than in ...
Very simple to make and inexpensive, they do not require an ice-cream maker and they are kept in the freezer compartment of the fridge rather than in ...
Hazelnut Yoghurt Cake
There many yoghurt cake recipes but this one is my favourite: Hazelnut and yoghurt cake recipe for 6 people: Round non-stick mould 3 egg yolks ...
There many yoghurt cake recipes but this one is my favourite: Hazelnut and yoghurt cake recipe for 6 people: Round non-stick mould 3 egg yolks ...
Peaches Melba
4 fresh peaches, well ripe 1/2 lb fresh (or frozen) raspberries 4 oz caster sugar 1 pint creamy vanilla ice cream 2 soup spoonfulls dry cherry bra...
4 fresh peaches, well ripe 1/2 lb fresh (or frozen) raspberries 4 oz caster sugar 1 pint creamy vanilla ice cream 2 soup spoonfulls dry cherry bra...
Pumpkin 'surprise' pancakes
For approximately 40 pancakes For the pancakes mixture : 250 grams (1.1 lb) wheat flour 3 eggs (yolks and whites) beaten in omelette 1/4 litre (...
For approximately 40 pancakes For the pancakes mixture : 250 grams (1.1 lb) wheat flour 3 eggs (yolks and whites) beaten in omelette 1/4 litre (...
Quince Jelly
To know everything about jam making have a look at our special page : confitures Ingredients list for quince jelly 2kg ripe quince the weight of ...
To know everything about jam making have a look at our special page : confitures Ingredients list for quince jelly 2kg ripe quince the weight of ...
Round cake for the Twelfth Night
As you can see, you have several opportunities : a "dry" cake (without any stuffing)or a cake stuffed with almond cream or with hazelnut cream or with...
As you can see, you have several opportunities : a "dry" cake (without any stuffing)or a cake stuffed with almond cream or with hazelnut cream or with...
Strawberry and Raspberry Mousse
Recipe for 6 people : 1/2 Lit whole milk 190g Caster sugar 1 Vanilla pod, halved and scrapped 8 leaves Gelatin 1/2 Lit Double cream 250g Straw...
Recipe for 6 people : 1/2 Lit whole milk 190g Caster sugar 1 Vanilla pod, halved and scrapped 8 leaves Gelatin 1/2 Lit Double cream 250g Straw...
Sweet Lemon and Potato Pudding
Sweet lemon and potato pudding recipe for 6 to 8 people : 300g floury potato 250g caster sugar 4 egg yolks 1 Tbs potato starch 1 untreated lemon...
Sweet lemon and potato pudding recipe for 6 to 8 people : 300g floury potato 250g caster sugar 4 egg yolks 1 Tbs potato starch 1 untreated lemon...
bearnaise Sauce
Bearnaise Sauce for 6 guests : 2 dl ( 7 fl oz) of vinegar 1 shallot, very finely chopped 2 tsp of fresh tarragon 2 tsp of fresh chervil 3 egg ...
Bearnaise Sauce for 6 guests : 2 dl ( 7 fl oz) of vinegar 1 shallot, very finely chopped 2 tsp of fresh tarragon 2 tsp of fresh chervil 3 egg ...
Hollandaise Sauce
Hollandaise (sauce) : for asparagus, poached fish, artichoke hearts,... Ingredients for this sauce : 3 eggyolks 8 centiliters (nearly 3 fl oz) of...
Hollandaise (sauce) : for asparagus, poached fish, artichoke hearts,... Ingredients for this sauce : 3 eggyolks 8 centiliters (nearly 3 fl oz) of...
Maltese Sauce
Excellent just warm sauce for warm starters like asparagus Ingredients : 2 centiliters (0.7 fl oz) of orange juice + a few very thin and bleached ...
Excellent just warm sauce for warm starters like asparagus Ingredients : 2 centiliters (0.7 fl oz) of orange juice + a few very thin and bleached ...
Pepper sauce
Pepper sauce is a condiment made from black pepper, fresh cream, and white wine. It pairs perfectly with red meats such as steak or beef but can also ...
Pepper sauce is a condiment made from black pepper, fresh cream, and white wine. It pairs perfectly with red meats such as steak or beef but can also ...
Veal Stock
There is the original veal stock recipe. Despite the fact that nowadays powdered veal stock has become widely available, nothing comes close to fresh ...
There is the original veal stock recipe. Despite the fact that nowadays powdered veal stock has become widely available, nothing comes close to fresh ...
Button Mushrooms
Button mushrooms "Valat" recipe for 4 people : 500g small button mushrooms 200g baby white onions the juice of two lemons 1 clove garlic, cored a...
Button mushrooms "Valat" recipe for 4 people : 500g small button mushrooms 200g baby white onions the juice of two lemons 1 clove garlic, cored a...
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Pilau Rice
Pilau Rice for 6 200 gr of long grain rice 1 onion, finely chopped 1 bouquet garni 50 gr of butter 300 gr of the veal stock that was set aside fr...
Pilau Rice for 6 200 gr of long grain rice 1 onion, finely chopped 1 bouquet garni 50 gr of butter 300 gr of the veal stock that was set aside fr...
