by Admin | Nov 18, 2011 | Food, Main Courses
A very easy, filling meal – just perfect for a winter evening – takes just 15 minutes to prepare and 25 minutes in the oven – a favourite for skiers after a strenuous day’s skiing. TARTIFLETTE SAVOYARDE Ingredients : 1 kg potatoes 500 g...
by Admin | Nov 18, 2011 | Entrées, Food, Main Courses, Traditional French
A typically Mediterranean adaptation of a Portugese speciality, usually made with salt cod, here we are using fresh sardine fillets and soft sweet peppers. This can be eaten as a starter or as a hearty main course served with fresh crusty bread....
by Admin | Nov 15, 2011 | Food, Main Courses, Traditional French
A dish that is easy and quick to prepare, the steak tartare is a favourite for red meat lovers. It is important that the steak is ultra fresh and that it is not prepared in advance – most good restaurants will prepare this at the table – if it isn’t,...
by Admin | Nov 14, 2011 | Entrées, Main Courses, Traditional French
This dish is why the French are jokingly nick-named ‘Froggies’ by the Brits, who in turn are called “Les Rosbif”. It is not eaten as often as one may think – The French favourite being Steak & Chips according to all polls  – I...
by Admin | Nov 14, 2011 | Main Courses, Traditional French
Ingredients 2 Duck breasts (magret) 3 Tablespoons honey 2 tablespoons Cognac or Armagnac 3 Tablespoons Balsamic vinegar Sea salt & Fresh ground black pepper Instructions Score the fat side of the duck breasts and take off any surplus fat. Season the breasts...
