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| French Lent Recipes
Searching for Lent recipes means different things for different households. Some parishioners abstain from meat and dairy products completely, indicating a strictly vegetarian diet. Others simply cut out a favorite rich food or eschew only red meat. Here is a selection of popular French recipes to meet your dietary needs during the Lenten season. Bon appetit! Beet Salad Photo: Laurel Fan French Lent Recipes originally appeared on About.com French Food on Friday, February 26th, 2010 at 08:00:13. Permalink | Comment | Email this Carbonnades Flamandes Recipe
Flemish beef stew, or carbonnades flamandes is the national dish of Belgium. Hearty and satisfying, this recipe takes less than two hours to prepare, and is nice enough to serve for a sit-down family meal. Add a crisp green salad, roasted potatoes, and a bottle of wine for a spectacular feast worthy of an upscale auberge du terroir on a chilly evening. Bon appetit! Flemish Beef Stew Photo: Kok Robin Carbonnades Flamandes Recipe originally appeared on About.com French Food on Thursday, February 25th, 2010 at 12:11:42. Permalink | Comment | Email this Herbes de Provence Recipe
Herbes de Provence is a classic herb blend using fresh or dried herbs. Very popular in the Mediterranean South of France, it is used to season everything from soups to grilled chicken. This traditional version uses lavender. Although purists will argue against the exclusion of the herb, one absolutely can omit it from this recipe and still have a delicious and authentic Provencal herb blend. Bon appetit! Fresh Herbes de Provence Photo: Amanda Wray Herbes de Provence Recipe originally appeared on About.com French Food on Tuesday, March 9th, 2010 at 12:44:45. Permalink | Comment | Email this Fries for Dinner
The next time you want to stay in and warm your toes from the cold, throw caution to the wind and make a guilty pleasure for dinner. Poutine is a messy, rich version of gravy fries in Canada. It's a very versatile recipe that has many local and thematic variations - the ultimate greasy spoon specialty. It won't fulfill your nutrition requirements, but you'll be too distracted by the fantastic flavor combinations to worry about that. Bon appetit! Poutine Photo: ©Brad Haynes Fries for Dinner originally appeared on About.com French Food on Saturday, February 27th, 2010 at 08:30:12. Permalink | Comment | Email this Braised Halibut Provencal Recipe
Halibut Provencal, a classic French dish, features the bright flavors of Provence: garlic, shallots, fennel, tomatoes, olives, and fresh sage. Serve it, along with a healthy serving of the pan sauce, over couscous or rice. Have a light lemon tart for a refreshing finish to the meal. Bon appetit! Halibut Provencal Photo: Charles Haynes Braised Halibut Provencal Recipe originally appeared on About.com French Food on Friday, February 19th, 2010 at 08:15:58. Permalink | Comment | Email this Cinnamon Palmiers Recipe
When one thinks of palmiers, the tiny scroll-like pastries, sweet and flaky cookies come to mind. These cinnamon palmiers are just that: warm and buttery, with a touch of comforting, caramelized cinnamon. You can whip up these treats ultra-fast, so they're perfect for last-minute gatherings or an untamed sweet tooth. Bon appetit! Cinnamon Palmiers Photo: ©FoéÖþoooey Cinnamon Palmiers Recipe originally appeared on About.com French Food on Thursday, March 4th, 2010 at 10:24:01. Permalink | Comment | Email this Amazon Associate Store |
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