This dish is a specialty of Sarlat and is a fabulous dish in the depths of winter when the snow is piling up outside. The mique is a delicious dumpling. This dish is designed to be eaten over 2 courses, first the broth and then the meat and vegetables. Ingredients […]
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Ingredients 1 Magret de Canard / Duck Breast1 French Shallot300 ml red wine100 ml Creme de Cassis1 Tablespoon Raspberries50 g Butter Method The Raspberry Sauce Bring the wine to the boil and add the shallots. Boil gently until it has reduced by half. Add the creme de cassis and raspberries […]
Pate de Campagne or Country Terrine is served across France makes a great lunch, it is usually served with gerkins. Ingredients 700g lean pork cubed 200g pork belly cut into strips 200g chicken livers 100g streaky bacon chopped 11/2 teaspoons salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper a pinch of nutmeg 3 […]
We had friends come to stay. The night they arrived we ate Coq au Vin – perfect on a cold winters night after a long journey. 2 kg chicken 1 bottle red wine 2 bay leaves 2 sprigs thyme 250g bacon 60 g butter 250g button mushrooms 20 small […]
Food historians tell us the practice of pairing of citrus fruits with fatty meat is thousands of years old, likely originating in the Middle East. Examples are found in many cultures and cuisines. The acid in the fruit counteracts the fat in the meat, making the dish more enjoyable and […]
Sarlat Potatoes / Pomme Sarladaise Good old Sarlat potatoes……cooked in duck fat and seasoned with garlic and parsley…..once you’ve eating these you’ll never go back to boring old roast potatoes. There are so many ways to cook your Sarlat potatoes, and the local grandmas will tell you they have to be […]
Confit de Canard with Puy Lentils / Confit Duck with Lentils Serves 4 Ingredients 4 pieces of Confit de CanardDuck Fat2 Onions2 Stick of Celery2 Carrots250 grams Puy Lentils or green lentils1 litre of Chicken Stock1 large potatoBouquet Garni;- Sprig of Thyme- Bay Leaf- Celery Stick200 grams SpinachRed Wine VinegarCrème Fraîche Method Finely […]
The Perfect Summer Lunch Rocamadour Cheese is perfect for this salad as it comes in small rounds a fits perfectly on a piece of sliced baguette however any goats cheese will work. Ingredients Salad A good couple of handfuls of torn cos lettuce or mixed lettuce.Rocamadour Goats cheese (or similar)French Baguette sliced […]