French Food February 2008 Archive

Instead of a typical, fried whitefish sandwich usually served during Lent, try making an herbed tuna sandwich. A pan bagnat is a sophisticated tuna salad tossed with capers, garlic, and ... Read More

While Anheuser-Busch Cos. Inc. and Miller Brewing Co. are being investigated for the marketing of their caffeinated booze, why not mix up a squeaky clean virgin Belgian orange blossom. The ... Read More

Heavy sauces, rich chocolate, and fine wine usually come to mind when thinking of classic French recipes. Put those notions aside for just a moment, and conjure up images of ... Read More

Cold weather means using heartier, flavorful dishes and creamy, rich sauces according to French tradition. The key to avoiding overfilling oneself and regretting it later, though, is balance and moderation. ... Read More

Waking up is hard to do, but with a little motivation and an aromatic plate of Belgian waffles, even the most lackadaisical among us can be convinced to jump out ... Read More

Occasionally, an icy road or a late night at the office makes it impossible to go out for a romantic dinner à deux. When inconvenience strikes, light the candles, turn ... Read More

If you’re looking for a change from the typical, and sometimes bland, whitefish recipes served during Lent, try making a vegetable stew. A kettle of ratatouille simmering on the stovetop ... Read More

Valentine’s Day celebrations started a little early this week, when my husband surprised me with a steamy mug of hot chocolate. Made with melted chocolate, hot milk, and whipped cream, ... Read More

A local art gallery held an opening this weekend, and they served the customary canapés and cocktails. Along with miniature fruit tarts and the regular assortment of hors d'oeuvres, the ... Read More

Soufflés always provide a dramatic effect at the end of a formal dinner. Flavors range from unique raspberry black pepper to staid vanilla bean. The most traditional and formal selection ... Read More

My gourmet club recently held a dinner in honor of my upcoming birthday. I was in charge of the entrée, and since the theme was “Expect the Unexpected,” I chose ... Read More

Few things are as romantic as a lazy morning spent having breakfast in bed. Café au lait, served in a ceramic bowl, is the classic French breakfast beverage. Most French ... Read More

It has become a modern tradition to buy the biggest box of candy and devour it as fast as possible. Gone are the days of carefully chosen penny candy and ... Read More

Mousse is an undeniably sophisticated and, dare I say, sexy dessert. Nearly any flavor, from the traditional to the wildly whimsical, can be incorporated into a rich, heavy cream mousse. ... Read More

Cucumber salads are often part of the traditional first course in a French meal. They usually incorporate only a few carefully chosen ingredients tossed together in an effortless yet beautiful ... Read More

Sometimes a quiet afternoon calls for a hot mug of steaming beverage, but regular coffee or tea won’t suffice. Try brewing up a simple batch of cinnamon tea and ... Read More