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Mastering Garbure
Mastering Garbure

Garbure is more than a simple stew; it’s a hearty, soul-warming meal that embodies the essence of French country cooking. Originating in the foothills of the Pyrenees, this rustic classic is renowned for its rich, layered flavors and its adaptability to seasonal ingredients.

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Belgian Endive and Ham Gratin
Belgian Endive and Ham Gratin

Sometimes you rediscover an old childhood favorite completely by accident. Recently, I was sitting in my office, surrounded by hundreds of old French cookbooks, thinking about what I was going to cook when one book beckoned me over. It had been a while since I last read Anne Willan's comprehensive cookbook 'The Country Cooking of France'. As I flipped through the pages, it felt like I was looking through a cherished family album of childhood dishes. I stopped on one, her version of the French family classic, endive and ham gratin.

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Rabbit Schnitzel
Rabbit Schnitzel

I'm quite fond of rabbit, though I don't cook it very often anymore. Preparing rabbit can be tricky as it tends to dry out with traditional cooking methods and can turn to mush when cooked in a circulator. A simple and virtually fail-safe method I enjoy is making Rabbit Schnitzel. This technique allows the rabbit to cook in just five minutes, resulting in a delightful crunch that nicely complements the tender meat. You can serve the schnitzel plain with a squeeze of lemon or pair it with your favorite sauce.

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Enjoy some of my favorite dishes to make at home, including Chicken Dijonnaise, Mussel and Wild Fennel Gratin and Chocolate Tart. Makes a nice addition to my new Cookbook ‘French Cooking for Beginners’.