Christmas in France by Rick Steves

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1 measure of champagne Method: • pour a fat drop pf crème de cassis in the bottom of a champagne flute, add the champagne, and serve immediately. *** L'ENTRÉE: Oysters with Caviar and Blanquette Sabayon - serves 6 Ingredients: 18 oysters (triple zero if possible) 50g caviar 7 egg yolks

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01 of 10 Duck and Pork Terrine Diana Miller / Getty Images A terrine is a French pâté that is named after the dish it is cooked in. This elegant appetizer is made of duck, bacon, pork, aromatics, and spices that are carefully layered in a terrine and then baked in a water bath (bain-marie).

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There are many traditional French Christmas dishes that are popular in the country, such as roast turkey with chestnut stuffing and cranberry sauce, and the famous Christmas chocolate log.

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Allrecipes As with most traditional French meals, a cheese course usually follows the main event, often with at least one truffle-dusted contender: Brie, triple-cream Brillat-Savarin, or double-cream Chaource are all delightful options.

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Hi there! I'm Marie, I'm French, and I'm here to share some recipes with you. As you probably know, we French people take our food very seriously. And Christmas is the most important food.

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Here are my suggestions of French recipes to cook over the holidays. Authentic Swiss Cheese Fondue - the perfect dish for a fun night at home. The dipping of bread in cheese always brings a smile to your guests face! Daube Provençal - tender pieces of beef slow roasted with wine and orange zest.

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Cook capon in the oven the French traditional way at Christmas, with winter vegetables and chestnuts. I give you cooking tips for very tender meat. Capon for a traditional French style Christmas May it be for X'mas or Thanksgiving

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Galette des Rois: Tradition and Recipe. Christmas Food and Recipes, Christmas in France, Gastronomy, Sweet Recipes. In France, Epiphany is synonymous with the "Galette des Rois". The French ceremoniously eat this wafer king cake a few days before and after 6 January.

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6. Sweet Treats. Classic French Spiced Bread (Pain d'Épices) - Rye flour, a good amount of honey and a unique spice blend are the key components of a great Classic French Spiced Bread - also known as Pain d'Épices. This cross between a cake and a bread is a holiday staple in France.

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Seafood Platter and mainly Chilled Oyster Oysters are served on a large platter often covered with a bed of ice to keep Oysters chilled. They are served with lemon wedges to squeeze or the mignonette sauce made with red wine vinegar, chopped shallots, and black pepper.

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1. Cauliflower Provençal Cauliflower is delicious and is high in vitamin C and potassium. Ingredients 1 head cauliflower 1 red bell pepper, diced 1/3 cup vegetable stock 1/4 cup sliced black olives 2 tomatoes, chopped coarsely Salt and pepper, to taste Instructions

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A yule log cake, also called a Buche de Noel, is a rolled sponge cake shaped and decorated to resemble a wooden log. This fanciful dessert is a holiday baking tradition that dates back to 19th century France. This particular chocolate Yule log has been a favorite vintage French Christmas recipe for Bernadette Colvin of Tomball, Texas.

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Oysters The queen of Christmas appetizers, and possibly the lightest dish you will have all night! Served raw in their shells with a hint of lemon, sometimes with toasted bread and butter. On more rare occasions, they can be slightly cooked in the oven with a slice of cheese on top and served warm. Usually served with a crisp white wine. Foie gras

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a) Apéritifs, appetizers, and snacks. As soon as guests start to arrive, a series of drinks will be brought out. A cocktail of guest 's choice, such as the famous pastis, kir royale, or mixed liquors (such as a whiskey coke). Other popular apéritifs are: Dubonnet - sweet fortified wine. Suze - citric and herbal liquor.

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But it makes complete sense to us, and Christmas is no exception. We'll splurge on a selection of cheese varieties from the local fromagerie and often serve it alongside a very simple lettuce or frisée salad tossed in a classic French vinaigrette. For the cheese selection, a semi-hard, a soft, a blue, and a washed rind are a good place to start.

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Served on a large platter on a bed of ice, oysters come with a lemon wedge or a mignonette sauce made with red wine vinegar, chopped shallots and black pepper. READ ALSO Why do the French eat so.