Category Archive

Old-Style Chocolate Mousse – As good as any modern version!

Robin Boyle September 10, 2020 2/5 - Not Difficult, Blast from the past, Dessert, French, Lunch/Dinner

One of the great forgotten dishes, this chocolate mousse recipe dates from the 1960s. Make a few hours beforehand, or the day before! Click here for: Blog post – Chocolate Mousse

Pâte Brisée – Shortcrust Pastry!

Robin Boyle January 25, 2019 3/5 - Moderately Difficult, French, Pastry

A simple but excellent shortcrust pastry using just four ingredients that can be made by hand or in a food processor! Click here for: Blog post – Long Lunch

Pissaladière – French Pizza!

Robin Boyle January 25, 2019 3/5 - Moderately Difficult, French, Lunch/Dinner, Pastry

We have cooked this recipe many times over many years. It is very reliable and gives a great result, and at its most delicious if made using homemade short crust or puff pastry! Click here for: Blog post – Long Lunch

Crème Brûlée – The French Dessert

Robin Boyle August 16, 2018 3/5 - Moderately Difficult, Blast from the past, Dessert, Dinner, Eggs, French, Lunch/Dinner

This crème brûlée is one that does not set firmly: it is cooled in its own receptacle and will spoon out like a thick cream or custard. The grilled sugar topping breaks like a volcanic crust! For the recipe, click here – Robuchon – Paris Reflections

Fish with Smoked Salmon & Vegetables – And Soy & Butter

Robin Boyle August 16, 2018 3/5 - Moderately Difficult, Dinner, Fish, Fish & Seafood, French, Lunch/Dinner

The recipe displays Robuchon’s creativity – fish studded with smoked salmon and a sauce using soy sauce and butter – a marvellous example of fusion cuisine! For the recipe, click here – Robuchon – Paris Reflections

French Onion Soup – Soupe à l’Oignon

Robin Boyle August 16, 2018 3/5 - Moderately Difficult, Blast from the past, Entree, French, Lunch/Dinner, Soups

The basic recipe is to cook the onions first, place them in soup bowls, cover with stock then top with grilled Gruyere cheese on bread. For the recipe, click here – Robuchon – Paris Reflections

French Potato Salad – With Chicken Stock!

Robin Boyle July 26, 2018 2/5 - Not Difficult, French, Lunch/Dinner, Salads, Vegetable

Our friends made their version of salade niçoise but instead of using steamed potatoes, they made a French version of potato salad and spooned it over the niçoise! For the recipe, click here – French Potato Salad

Clafoutis – Spectacular French Classic!

Robin Boyle December 28, 2017 2/5 - Not Difficult, Cakes & Baking, Dessert, French, Fruit, Lunch/Dinner

“… it is about as simple a dessert to make as you can imagine: a pancake batter poured over fruit in a fireproof dish, then baked in the oven.” For the recipe, click here – Nature, History … And Clafoutis!

Salmon Rillettes – Rillettes aux Deux Saumons!

Robin Boyle December 4, 2017 3/5 - Moderately Difficult, Entree, French, Lunch/Dinner, Nibbles & Finger Food, Seafood, Traditions-Feasts

These are superb, almost addictive. spread on crusty bread or toasted baguette! Click here for: Blog post – Salmon Rillettes – For Entree! Recipe pdf – Salmon Rillettes

Creamy Beurre Blanc – A French style sauce!

Robin Boyle November 17, 2017 4/5 - Reasonably Difficult, Fish, Fish & Seafood, French, Lunch/Dinner, Sauces, Vegetable

A creamy French-style sauce which doesn’t over power and which is perfect for fish and vegetables! Click here for: Blog post – A Way With Fish! Recipe pdf – Creamy Beurre Blanc