Food
Some delicious recipes from our French kitchen
Triple Chocolate Cherry Cups
This is an impressive dessert which is easy to make and fairly quick too - especially for chocolate lovers - with a light-as-a-feather two chocolate mousse in a delicious crispy, dark chocolate cup. It is a nice ending to a summer meal or a special occasion - you can...
14 Cheeses of The Midi Pyrenees
France is well known for producing cheeses famous throughout the world, such as Brie, Camembert and Roquefort - to name but three. It is estimated that over 500 different cheeses are made in France with a diversity of flavours, shapes, textures and tastes that are...
Goat Cheese Muffins
Goat Cheese Muffins Preparation for 12 muffins Preparation time: 10 minutes Cooking time: 20 minutes Level: very easy Ingredients: 150 g soft goat's cheese 40 g dried sultanas 170 g Self raising flour 3 medium eggs 15 cl double cream 55 g unsalted butter 1/2 teaspoon...
4 great Places to Visit for Foodies in The Midi Pyrenees Region
 The Midi Pyrenees is the biggest region in France, comprising the departments: Tarn (81), Aveyron(12), Haute Garonne (31), Ariège (09), Tarn et Garonne (82), Lot (46), Haute Pyrénées (65), and the Gers (32). The countryside is varied and contrasting, which is...
Steak Tartare
A dish that is easy and quick to prepare, the steak tartare is a favourite for red meat lovers. It is important that the steak is ultra fresh and that it is not prepared in advance - most good restaurants will prepare this at the table - if it isn't, I wouldn't order...
Cherry Tomato Tarte Tatin Caramelised with Balsamic Vinegar
Cherry Tomato Tatin Caramelised with balsamic Vinegar This is a deliciously sweet tart based on the upside-down tart tatin, usually made with apple and said to have been created after a mistake by the Tatin sisters who dropped the tart when making it. Preparation :20...
Classic French Onion Soup Gratinée
A French classic - the famous French onion soup - finished with bread and gratinée with cheese. This is a great, cheap, winter warmer - a real country "paysan" food, often served in the early hours of the morning on the wedding night to the bride and groom....
Frogs Legs
This dish is why the French are jokingly nick-named 'Froggies' by the Brits, who in turn are called "Les Rosbif". It is not eaten as often as one may think - The French favourite being Steak & Chips according to all polls  - I have personally never eaten it in my...
Ham, Olive and Sun-Dried Tomato cake
This is a nice accompaniment to a summer aperitif - is easy and quick to make - and is a favourite with young and old alike. Goes exceptionally well with a glass of crisp white wine such as a Jurançon or a Côte de Gascogne or a Tariquet. Complements a long cold...
Honey Glazed Duck Breasts
Ingredients 2 Duck breasts (magret) 3 Tablespoons honey 2 tablespoons Cognac or Armagnac 3 Tablespoons Balsamic vinegar Sea salt & Fresh ground black pepper Instructions Score the fat side of the duck breasts and take off any surplus fat. Season the breasts...