French Bean Casserole with Pork (Cassoulet) 4 cups water 1 pound (2 1/2 cups) dried Great Northern or navy beans 1 1/2 pounds boneless pork shoulder 1 pound link sausage, 1-inch pieces 6 slices bacon, 2-inch pieces 4 medium carrots, sliced 2 medium ...

French Boiled Dinner (Pot au Feu) Pot au Feu means "pot in the fire." 1 1/2 pounds beef boneless chuck roast 1 marrow bone (optional) 8 black peppercorns 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme leaves 1 bay leaf 4 cups water 1 1/2 pounds ...

French Bread 1 package active dry yeast 1 1/4 cups warm water (105 to 115 degrees F) 1 tablespoon granulated sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 2 3/4 to 3 cups all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon cornmeal 1 egg white 2 tablespoons cold water Dissolve yeast in ...

French Garden Peas 1 1/2 cups shelled fresh green peas* 1 cup shredded lettuce 3 scallions, sliced 2 tablespoons water 2 tablespoons butter or margarine 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon granulated sugar Dash of pepper Heat all ingredients to boiling; ...

French Ring Cake (Savarin) This is traditionally served with fresh fruit in France. 1 package active dry yeast 1/2 cup warm water (105 to 115 degrees F) 3/4 cup butter or margarine, softened 4 eggs, beaten 2 tablespoons granulated sugar 1/2 teaspoon ...

French Scallops 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 1/4 teaspoon salt Dash of pepper 3/4 to 1 pound scallops 1/4 cup olive oil 2 tablespoons butter 1 clove garlic, finely chopped 1 tablespoon cilantro, chopped Mix together four, salt and pepper. Coat scallops ...

Fresh Fruit with French Cream French crème fraîche is somewhat like sour cream but less acid tasting. 2/3 cup whipping cream 1/3 cup dairy sour cream 2 to 3 cups assorted fresh fruit* Ground nutmeg or sugar Gradually stir whipping cream into dairy ...

Gateau St. Honore 1 1/2 cups water 12 tablespoons (1 1/2 sticks) butter, cut into pieces 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1/4 teaspoon salt 6 large eggs Rich Pastry Cream Melted semisweet chocolate or confectioners' sugar Heat water and butter to ...

Gateaux au Rum (Rum Cakes) 1 angel food cake 1 cup butter, melted 1 egg white 2 tablespoons light rum 1 (1 pound) box confectioners’ sugar 2 cups finely chopped pecans Buy or prepare angel food cake. Slice horizontally through middle of cake, then ...

Gingered Pear Sorbet Decorate each serving with a dash of ground ginger, fresh mint sprig or a sprinkling of finely chopped crystallized ginger. 1 (29 ounce) can pear halves,     drained and syrup reserved 1/4 cup granulated sugar 2 ...