French Friday
Upside down Pear and Almond Cake
Pears rank third in French fruit production, so there is no shortage of recipes which include pears.
This French upside down pear cake is an elegant dessert, or can be used as an afternoon tea cake.
Provencal Nouveau Potatoes
The potato is comfort food in France, and there are so many variations of potato dishes which are all absolutely delicious, it’s difficult to choose where to begin.Here we have a very tasty, roasted, new season potato recipe which is one that you will cook many times over.
Vegetable Terrine
The word “Terrine” in French describes an oblong earthenware dish with straight sides, used for cooking and serving food. A terrine in French cuisine is a paté made in a pottery container also called a terrine. Food made in a terrine can be meat, vegetables or desserts.
Here we have a flavoursome vegetable terrine, which is layers of puréed vegetables encased in silver beet leaves.
Pear and Rosemary Tarte Tatin
The French infuse rosemary into a number of their desserts and they always taste amazing.
What a wonderful herb twist is given to this delicious pear dessert, with the rosemary adding a savoury note to the overall taste.
Roasted Fennel with Cherry Tomatoes
An old fashioned recipe which the French use often as a side dish, but particularly with fish.
This is very simple to put together with very few ingredients, but really tasty.
