french and historical/traditional

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Recipes

Summer Fruit, Honey, and Hazelnut Crumble

Posted by Mille® ™  

In medieval times, a baked dessert like this would have been sunk in the embers of a log fire with a cauldron or pot upturned over it to form a lid. MORE»

Recipe #20351

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Veal or Chicken Stew with Herbs & Barley

(4 reviews) Posted by Mille® ™  

In 7th century England, herbs were one of the few flavourings available to cooks and were used heavily, as in this medieval recipe. The original recipe also allowed the cook to use rabbit or hare joints in place of the veal or chicken. MORE»

Recipe #20341

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Chicken with Fennel

(1 reviews) Posted by Mille® ™  

This medieval chicken recipe, with its subtle flavor of fennel, is remarkable. It is a light dish that will not be out of place on the most inventive of modern menus. The original medieval preparation and cooking instructions (translated from the... MORE»

Recipe #20312

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Steamed Mussels with Rouille

Posted by Mille® ™  

This one requires a little extra time and effort, but it's well worth it. MORE»

Recipe #19820

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Warm Dark Chocolate Torte (a dessert to die for!)

(2 reviews) Posted by Mille® ™  

The "Witchery" restaurant in Edinburgh is located in a building (near Edinburgh Castle) where the "Old Hell Fire Club" held their meetings. Warm Dark Chocolate Torte is one of the most heavenly (and most expensive!) desserts on the menu. This is... MORE»

Recipe #19739

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Apple Tart Normande

(2 reviews) Posted by Miss Erin  

This is being posted in responce to a request. I believe this is from the Martha Stewart Cookbook, but I'm not sure, my mom wrote it out in "my" cookbook. The crust is a separate recipe, Sweet Tart Crust. MORE»

Recipe #19719

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Sweet Tart Crust

Posted by Miss Erin  

This is the crust for the Apple Tart Normande that I am posting in responce to a request. MORE»

Recipe #19679

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Traditional Scottish Brandy Wafers

Posted by Mille® ™  

These are excellent on their own or sticking out of a bowl of vanilla ice cream. Originally a French recipe, brandy wafers have been popular in Scotland since the early 1700s. The French recipe calls for port wine instead of brandy - try them BOTH... MORE»

Recipe #19516

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Pain Perdue

Posted by Miss Erin  

This is from Pookie's Bed 'N Breakfast. It's a nice french toast. you need to do the first few steps the night before so you can "marinate" the bread. MORE»

Recipe #19409

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Welsh Rarebit

(13 reviews) Posted by Mille® ™  

An inexpensive but savoury dish. It may have originally been a French dish, as there are old French culinary references to "lapin gallois". When I was a child, our family had this as a bedtime snack a couple of times a week. Never tired of it. MORE»

Recipe #18923

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Artichokes in Olive Oil

Posted by Mille® ™  

This recipe first appeared in "La Cuisiniere Bourgeoise", in 1746, as a garnish for roasts and other meat dishes. I serve them as elegant hors d'oeuvres, also. MORE»

Recipe #18916

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Chocolate Caramel Tart

(1 reviews) Posted by Miss Erin  

This is from the Valentines Issue of Martha Stewart Living. What a lovely "Love Day" dessert this would be! MORE»

Recipe #18835

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Stewed Veal in a Cream and Lemon Sauce

(1 reviews) Posted by Mille® ™  

This recipe is from the 'Compleat Housewife' written in 1729. It is a most satisfying and delicate dish, and is traditionally served with plain, boiled, fluffy rice. MORE»

Recipe #17575

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Chateaubriand With Cognac Sauce

(7 reviews) Posted by Lennie  

Posted in response to a request. From "Aces", one of the Best of Bridge series of cookbooks. This recipe is easily cut in half for a small dinner party. MORE»

Recipe #16344

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Raspberry Brie en Croute

(3 reviews) Posted by Miss Erin  

This is from th Very Virgina Junior League cookbook. I'm serving it at a post holiday get together. MORE»

Recipe #16021

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Roast Goose with Caramelized Apples

(1 reviews) Posted by Mirj  

This is a classic French Chanukah dish, but is good for any holiday. MORE»

Recipe #15201

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French-Canadian Stuffing

Posted by Kimi  

This is a French-Canadian recipe that my mother-inlaw always made. It is always a hit and our dinner table. MORE»

Recipe #14603

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Bourguigonne of Chicken

Posted by Miss Erin  

This is a classic French dish. MORE»

Recipe #13897

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Scalloped Oysters (Huitres en Coquilles)

Posted by Cattleships  

A Creole dish my mother used to make when cool weather came along. MORE»

Recipe #13676

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French Potato Gratin

(6 reviews) Posted by Mirj  

Creamy, starchy, yummy, major comfort food! MORE»

Recipe #13483

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