128 fine cooking french Recipes

mexican hard rolls (bolillos) or 2 french bread, black beansor pinto beans, refried (fresh or canned ), butter, softened, shredded manchego cheese or 1 cup monterey jack cheese, cooked ham (optional) or 4 slices smoked ham (optional), roma tomatoes, chopped, green onions, white part only, chopped, fresh serrano chili, finely chopped, lime juice, salt

whole chicken (about 3 1/2 lb), backbone discarded and chicken cut french style into 8 pieces (see cooks note, below), vegetable oil, unsalted butter, divided, leeks (white and pale green parts only), finely chopped (2 cups), chopped shallot, carrots, halved diagonally, dry white wine (preferably alsatian riesling), red potatoes, chopped flat-leaf parsley, creme fraiche or heavy cream, fresh lemon juice to taste

mayonnaise, dijon mustard, garlic clove, minced, avocado, finely chopped, diced cooked turkey, seeded chopped tomato, crumbled blue cheese, hardboiled egg, sliced, bacon , cooked until crisp, french sourdough bread, thick slices, shredded romaine lettuce

sliced good-quality cooked smoked ham, shredded gruyere (1/2 cup), unsalted butter, softened, whole-grain mustard, cornichons (french sour gherkins), finely chopped, black pepper

extra virgin olive oil (plus extra oil to finish), onions, finely chopped, tomato paste, parsley, chopped, garlic cloves, chopped, carrots, diced, celery, diced, salt, freshly gorund black pepper, french green lentil , picked through, rinsed, bay leaves, parsley sprigs (may use just stems), fresh thyme sprigs, water (or vegetable stock), soy sauce (mushroom recommended), greens (mustard , chard, spinach, or brocolli rabe), cooked small shell pasta (shells , orecchiette, or your favorite), parmesan cheese, thinly shaved

wild rice mix, cooked (measured before cooking), boneless skinless chicken breast halves, cubed, extra virgin olive oil, cream of chicken soup (reduced fat version is fine), white shoepeg corn, drained and rinsed, monterey jack cheese, shredded, honey french dressing or 1/4 cup catalina dressing, approximately

lasagna noodles, cooked, cream of chicken soup, light sour cream, milk, cheddar cheese, grated, egg, flour, parmesan cheese, grated, chopped frozen broccoli, thawed and finely chopped, onion powder, salt, pepper, ham , sliced thin cut in half lengthwise, cheddar cheese, grated, french fried onion rings (or more )

prepared bread prepared stuffing (leftover is fine ), sour cream, condensed cream of mushroom soup, condensed cream of celery soup, dry onion soup mix, french style green beans, drained, sliced mushrooms, drained, cooked chopped turkey meat

recipe mealmaker meatballs (see below ), dried pappardelle pasta or fettuccine, fennel bulb, trimmed and cut into thin, bite-sized strips, onion, quartered and thinly sliced, carrot , thinly bias-sliced, garlic, minced, olive oil or cooking oil, classico tomato and basil pasta sauce, salt and ground black pepper, italian fontina or mozzarella cheese, shredded, parmesan or romano cheese, finely shredded, mealmaker meatballs, egg, beaten, soft french or italian bread crumbs, chopped onion, garlic, minced, dried oregano or thyme, crushed, cayenne pepper, lean ground beef

well-flavoured thick sausages, chargrilled red capsicums, garlic cloves, crushed, red onion, cut into wedges, pitted black olives, finely sliced , kalamata are the tastiest, italian tomato , cooking sauce, salt , to taste, fresh ground pepper , to taste, leaves fresh basil, olive oil, french baguettes, grated mozzarella cheese or tasty cheese, grated parmesan cheese

boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cooked, cut into 1/2-inch cubes, frozen chopped spinach, thawed, drained and squeezed dry, marinated artichokes, drained, finely chopped, crumbled feta cheese (1 cup), shredded italian cheese blend (1/2 cup), fresh lemon juice, refrigerated french bread dough, egg white, lightly beaten

grain and wild rice blend, chicken, cooked & chopped, french style green beans, drained, onion, finely chopped, cream of celery soup or 1 (10 3/4 oz) can cream of mushroom soup, water chestnuts, mayonnaise

cream cheese, french dressing, green onion finely chopped, a d sh or two of hot s uce, shrimp, cooked, peeled, and chopped, stalks celery , cut into 3 inch pieces

boneless skinless chicken breast , cut into thin strips, cooked shrimp (optional), bihon noodles or thin rice noodles, soak in water for 10 minutes., chicken broth, garlic cloves, minced, shallots, minced, napa or chinese cabbage, sliced fine, matchstick carrots, green beans , cut diagonally like french cut, vegetable oil, soy sauce, salt and pepper to taste

butter (optional), chopped onion (frozen ones are fine), cream of mushroom soup, evaporated milk, shredded parmesan cheese, albacore tuna, drained, sliced mushrooms (optional), chopped ripe black olives, parsley (to taste), lemon juice, paprika (to taste), extra wide egg noodles, cooked & drained (or any kind of pasta), french fried onion rings (another option is to use crushed potato chips)

tomatoes, cooked lima beans, parsley, chopped, onion; grated, nuts; chopped fine, celery; minced, salt and pepper to taste, french dressing

red ripe large tomatoes , deseeded and cut into eighths, mixed baby lettuce leaves (make sure there s arugula in the mix), new potato, cooked and sliced, french haricots vert , cooked until crisp-tender, shallots, peeled and finely chopped, tuna in olive oil, well drained, hard-boiled eggs, peeled and quartered, sea salt, anchovy fillets, black olive tapenade, balsamic vinegar, dijon mustard, extra virgin olive oil, freshly cracked black pepper, minced fresh parsley, minced fresh basil, minced fresh tarragon, minced fresh chives

cuban bread or french bread (cut 1/2-thick), olive oil, mixed chopped herbs (basil, parsley, thyme), salt and freshly ground pepper, vine-ripened tomato , cut into 4 slices, spanish tetilla cheese or muenster or jack, mesclun greens, hard cooked eggs, peeled and quartered, sherry vinegar, heaping tsp finely grated orange zest, olive oil, shallot, finely chopped, cumin, salt and freshly ground pepper