Alsatian Pork with Sauerkraut (Choucroute Garnie à l'Alsacienne) The Alsace-Lorraine region blends French and German cuisine. 4 slices bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces 1 medium onion, chopped 1 (16 ounce) can sauerkraut, drained 1 to 2 tablespoons ...

Baked Cherry Dessert (Clafouti) Clafouti may be made with any number of fruits. Simply whip up the batter, pour it over the fruit and bake. Serve leftover Clafouti cold with cream. 3 eggs 1 cup milk 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1/4 cup granulated sugar ...

Beef Stew Provencale (Daube de Boeuf à la Provençale) "Daube" is the French word for a meat stew cooked in a tightly covered dish. 1/4 pound salt pork 1 1/2 pounds beef boneless chuck, tip or round 1 cup dry red wine 1/2 cup water 2 cloves ...

Bouquet Garni 4 sprigs parsley 2 bay leaves 1 teaspoon dried rosemary leaves Put into a cheesecloth bag or place in a tea ball. ...

Braised Beef with Aspic and Marinated Vegetables (Boeuf à la Mode en Gelée) This is great for a summer brunch or buffet main course. 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 3 pounds beef rolled rump roast 1/2 cup water 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1 ...

Brioche This has a tender crust and a feathery interior. 1 package active dry yeast 1/4 cup warm water (105 to 115 degrees F) 2 tablespoons granulated sugar 1 teaspoon salt 4 eggs 1 egg white 1 cup butter, softened 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 egg ...

Cheese Souffle (Soufflé au Fromage) Serve with a lettuce salad and crusty French bread. 1/4 cup butter or margarine 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon salt Dash of ground red pepper 1 cup milk 1 cup shredded Swiss or Gruyère cheese 4 eggs, ...

Cheese Straw Twists (Diablotins) 1 (17 1/4 ounce) package frozen puff pastry 2/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1 tablespoon paprika 1 egg, slightly beaten Thaw pastry as directed on package. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Cover two cookie sheets with ...

Chicken Fricassee (Fricassée de Poulet) 2 medium carrots, sliced 1 medium onion, sliced 1 stalk celery, sliced 4 tablespoons butter or margarine 1 (2 1/2 to 3 pound) broiler-fryer chicken, cut up 2 cups water 1 cup dry white wine 2 tablespoons ...

Chicken in Red Wine (Coq au Vin Rouge) Serve over noodles or with parsleyed potatoes. 6 slices bacon 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1 (3 to 3 1/2 pound) broiler-fryer chicken, cut up 1 pound fresh mushrooms 1/2 pound ...