Cassoulet of Broad beans with Confit de Canard Spring is my favorite food time in France, after a long hard winter suddenly the markets are alive with amazing fresh spring vegetables including broad beans which we love…here’s a bit of a favorite of ours Ingredients 2kg fresh broad beans, podded […]
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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]