french
Peppercorn sauce
FAQ Is peppercorn sauce gluten free? Yes, this sauce contains no gluten as it uses no flour. Is peppercorn sauce vegetarian? Yes, this sauce contains no animal products. Is peppercorn sauce healthy? Most sauces are calorie-dense, so to reduce the fat content you could use crème fraîche, which is a lower fat alternative. Is peppercorn
Béchamel sauce
FAQ What is bechamel sauce used for? Bechamel sauce is a creamy sauce used as the base for many other sauces, it goes well with vegetables, potatoes, white-meats and cheese dishes. Is bechamel a white sauce? Bechamel sauce is a white sauce, it is one of the “mother sauces” of French cuisine. Is bechamel sauce
Blueberry Macarons
FAQ What are macarons famous for? Macarons are produced by some of the finest French bakeries and come in a variety of luxurious flavours – and are usually wrapped up equally beautifully and given as gifts. This has only served to boost the profile and fame of these sweet little meringue sweets. Why are macarons
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Essential French cooking terms
Here is the definitive list of common French cooking terms — a useful partner to cookbooks, or watching your favourite cookery show. If we have missed any let us know. A la Meuniere This translates as “in the style of the millers wife”, and refers to fish that is floured, sautéed in butter, and then served
The most popular French menu words explained
Kitchen Geekery has produced this handy guide to explain all the French menu words and terminology – perfect for that trip to Paris – or that new French restaurant! This is an extensive list of French menu words, so it could also be an invaluable resource for anyone looking to learn enough French to get