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Holiday Meals : Introduction

In France, holidays punctuate our lives and celebrate our love of fine dining. Every occasion is an invitation to gather family and friends around tables laden with delicious food.

At Christmas, the meal showcases refined delicacies and traditional dishes: foie gras, seafood, roast capon, and Yule log ice cream delight the taste buds.

On New Year’s Eve, sparkling champagne accompanies creative appetizers and festive dishes to welcome the new year in style.

The Easter meal celebrates renewal with fragrant leg of lamb and chocolate desserts that delight young and old alike.

Not to mention Candlemas and its golden crêpes, or Epiphany, when we share the galette des rois in a joyful, convivial atmosphere.

These holidays are all opportunities to discover or rediscover recipes that carry on our traditions while leaving room for culinary creativity. Put on your aprons to make every moment of celebration special!

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My Easy Pastry Cream

Here is my easy custard recipe, inspired by Françoise Bernard’s. For younger readers, this author is known for her simple, economical, and user-friendly recipes that have influenced several ...

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My Easy Dark Chocolate Ganache

Here is my recipe for an easy dark chocolate ganache. This chocolate sauce is one of the most popular creations in pastry making. Its origins date back to 19th-century France, where pastry chefs ...

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West Indies
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Easy Orange Rum Punch

Here is my foolproof recipe for rum and orange punch, just like they make in the Caribbean, which I’ve made countless times for cocktail parties and celebrations. ...

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Corsica
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Fiadone

A specialty that holds a special place in Corsican cuisine, the Fiadone is a cheesecake made with Brocciu, a whey cheese. This dessert is both simple to make and irresistible to eat, thanks to the ...

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Southwest
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Grilled duck breast with fig sauce

This recipe for duck breasts served with a sauce made from fig jam and balsamic vinegar is easy to prepare and delicious. It’s perfect for a meal with family or friends, thanks to its sweet-and-salty ...

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Brittany
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Breton beer galettes

Here is the recipe—tried and tested time and again—for Breton buckwheat galettes made with beer. In Brittany, these galettes are used for savory dishes, while wheat flour is reserved for sweet ...

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Tunisia
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Tunisian-style zucchini ajlouk

Zucchini ajlouk is a traditional Tunisian dish. It is a salad made with cooked zucchini that has been mashed into a purée and seasoned with a blend of spices and harissa, as well as garlic and olive ...

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England
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Herb and Cheese Scones

Here is my recipe for herb and cheese scones—they’re easy to make. Scones are small British pastries traditionally served at tea time. What makes this recipe unique is that it offers a savory version ...

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Veal Rolls with Lentils

This recipe for veal rolls with lentils is one of my favorite dishes for adding a gourmet touch to my dinners with friends. I got it from the excellent book , which features a selection of original, ...

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