Braised chicken in a juicy creamy tarragon sauce. Tarragon is such an underused aromatic herb, yet it marries so well with chicken. Poulet a l’estragon is a common French dish
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By Joel Mielle

These will be the tastiest mushrooms you will ever taste. Browned in butter, with garlic, herbs and Marsala wine. A great side dish to go with any meal. If you’re
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By Joel Mielle

Possibly the finest apple dessert you will ever taste! Simplicity at its best, the French Tarte Tatin is basically sugar apples and pastry yet it tastes out of this world!
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By Joel Mielle

Italian sausages with lentils make a simple and very tasty meal. There’s no need to soak the lentils, use them straight from the pack, but wash them first. You will
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By Joel Mielle

This is another one of those simple recipes with impressive results.  Layered apple cake is a French recipe also known as invisible cake.  It’s called invisible as the apples disappear
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By Joel Mielle

If you like red wine, this will be the best chicken pie you will ever taste. There’s something amazing and homely about a flaky buttery home made savoury pie. You
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By Joel Mielle

Fluffy potatoes made from scratch.  If you like the crispy outside with the soft buttery inside, look no further. The potato puffs are originally from France and are a type
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By Joel Mielle

A crispy chicken with an amazing tasty tarragon sauce. The sauce is made from chicken stock, red wine vinegar, shallots, garlic and dried tarragon herbs. It’s emulsified with butter for
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By Joel Mielle

One pan buttery sauteed potatoes just like grandma used to make.  Very simple to make using one pan.  Use waxy potatoes for best results. No need to peel if they
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By Joel Mielle

A rustic goat cheese quiche that makes a great meal anytime of day.  It’s made with few basic ingredients.  You can use ready made store puff pastry or make your
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By Joel Mielle

Far Breton, a French Custard Prune Cake that’s traditional  in the region of Brittany.  It’s similar to a flan or clafoutis and very popular in that part of France. It’s
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By Joel Mielle

How to make croissants at home and make your house smell like a French bakery.  That’s not a joke, the smell alone is well worth the effort of this recipe. 
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By Joel Mielle