Béchamel is what the French refer to as a “mother sauce.” It is a basic, fairly neutral sauce that is ideal for highlighting the flavor of delicate dishes.
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Sauce Béchamel
Salade Niçoise
(French Provençale tuna and vegetable salad)
Light, refreshing and famous the world over, salade Niçoise puts fresh garden produce and fine Mediterranean ingredients to excellent use.
Moules Marinières
(French, Belgian, Dutch mussels in white wine sauce)
French for “mariner’s mussels,” moules marinières is a simple and classic way to prepare these affordable shellfish. It is important to choose only the freshest live mussels. And cook them the same day you buy them. In France, Belgium and the Netherlands, moules marinières are typically served with French fries (pommes frites) or sliced baguette […]
Mignonette
(French peppercorn sauce for raw oysters)
Mignonette is an amazingly simple sauce for oysters. The peppercorns and vinegar heighten their flavor without overwhelming the oyster’s pleasing brininess.
Le Grand Aïoli
(French Provençal cod and vegetables with garlic mayonnaise)
This garlic lovefest is from the Provence region of France. Hand-made garlic mayonnaise is served with poached cod and seasonal vegetables.
Gratin de Potiron
(French winter squash casserole)
This silken, gently sweet casserole, with a golden crust and origins in the Provence Alpes region of France, puts autumn's harvest of winter squash to great use.
Gratin Dauphinois
(French potatoes baked with cream)
Gratin dauphinois, also known as scalloped or au gratin potatoes, originated in the Dauphiné region of southern France near Grenoble.
Crêpes Suzette
(French thin pancakes with orange sauce)
One of the most popular and well known crepe recipes, crêpes Suzette is a bewitching dessert of thin pancakes in a rich orange-butter sauce.
Crêpes
(French thin pancakes)
Savory or sweet, stuffed, rolled, stacked or drenched in a boozy orange syrup, crepes are a versatile favorite from France. Crepes are available as a quick snack in France from small carts or shops called crêperies.
Coq au Vin
(French chicken braised in wine)
Coq au vin is a classic winter dish from the Bourgogne region of France. Use a burgundy, Beaujolais, or any young, full-bodied red wine for this warming braised chicken dish.