25 smashed fraiche Recipes

flat-leaf parsley sprigs (2- to 3-inch sprigs from about six 2-oz bunches), tough stems discarded, shallot, finely chopped, salted butter, unpeeled small garlic clove, lightly smashed, peeled ginger (from a 1/2-inch-diameter piece), heavy cream, creme fraiche, orange zest, mint sprig

boneless skinless chicken breast half (about 1 1/2 lbs), freshly ground black pepper and kosher salt, fresh sage leaves, prosciutto, extra-virgin olive oil, unsalted butter, cremini mushrooms, sliced, garlic cloves, smashed, dry marsala wine (not the sweet ), water, creme fraiche, flat leaf parsley, chopped (optional)

chickens, cold water, celery rib, quartered, carrot, quartered, onion, quartered, garlic clove, smashed, fresh thyme sprigs, salt, whole black peppercorns, unsalted butter plus additional for greasing gratin dishes, garlic clove, minced, all-purpose flour, whole milk, creme fraiche (8 oz), salt, black pepper, cayenne, gruyere, coarsely grated (6 cups), parmigiano-reggiano, finely grated with a rasp (1 1/4 cups), penne rigate or other short tubular pasta, fine fresh bread crumbs (from 14 slices firm white sandwich bread)

fennel bulb, 8 small fronds reserved, bulb cored and sliced 1/2 inch thick, fresh lemon juice, salt, extra-virgin olive oil, zucchini , sliced crosswise 1/4 inch thick, onion, thinly sliced, garlic clove, smashed, chicken stock, freshly ground pepper, creme fraiche

unsalted butter, chopped vidalia or other sweet onion (about 1/2 large onion), garlic clove, smashed and peeled, cubed peeled braeburn apple, cubed peeled butternut squash, dried rubbed sage, kosher salt , plus pinch, freshly ground black pepper, ground nutmeg, fat-free , less sodium chicken broth, fat-free evaporated milk, creme fraiche, for garnish

chicken legs (divided into 8 pieces, example drumsticks and thighs) or 8 chicken thighs (divided into 8 pieces, example drumsticks and thighs), olive oil, onion, sliced thin (about 2 cups), garlic cloves, smashed and peeled, bay leaves, thyme, red wine vinegar, chicken stock, collard greens (about 6 packed cups) or 1 bunch mustard greens, washed and torn into 1-inch pieces (about 6 packed cups), creme fraiche, plus extra for garnish

fennel bulb, extra virgin olive oil (more for brushing ), leek, white part only cleaned and finely chopped, garlic cloves, smashed and peeled, crushed red pepper flakes, dry white wine, pernod, fresh mussels, rinsed (de-beard if wild caught), chicken stock or 2/3 cup vegetable stock, english pea, shelled (1/2 cup), creme fraiche, lemon zest, finely grated, fine sea salt, country bread, 1/2-inch-thick

organic free-range chicken (3 1/2 to 4 lbs.), cut into 8 pieces (leave out back and wing tips ), kosher or fine sea salt, divided, pepper, divided, unsalted butter, leeks, white and pale green parts only, halved lengthwise, rinsed, and thinly sliced, flour, dry white wine, reduced-sodium chicken broth, parsley sprigs plus 1/4 cup coarsely chopped (use tops from the roots, if tender), garlic clove, smashed, sugar, parsley roots* (2 lbs. with tops ) or small parsnips, stem ends and tips trimmed, roots peeled and cut into 1/2- by 2-in. pieces, chanterelle or cremini mushrooms, stem bottoms trimmed, gently rinsed, and cut into 3/4-in.-wide pieces, egg yolks, creme fraiche or heavy whipping cream

unpeeled baby red potatoes (1 to 1 1/2-inches in diameter), creme fraiche, lime, salt and freshly ground black pepper

mushrooms (button or mixed like shiitake, morels, porcini, chanterelles - you need 20 to 25 button or 5 cups sliced mixed ), extra-virgin olive oil (about 1/4 cup, more if needed), salt, beef filets (4 to 6 oz each), flank steak (about 1 1/2 lb), freshly ground black pepper, chopped fresh thyme , plus 3 sprigs fresh thyme, unsalted butter, red wine, half-and-half, whole milk, asparagus , tough ends trimmed, sliced bacon , pancetta or prosciutto (about 6 slices), chopped, white wine vinegar, smashed potatoes with creme fraiche, for serving, recipe follows, fresh chopped parsley, for garnish, special equipment : kitchen string or toothpicks, fingerling or small red potatoes, salt, unsalted butter, garlic, chopped, shallots, chopped, ground white pepper, creme fraiche or sour cream, chopped chives, zest of 1 lemon

garlic , smashed, unsalted butter, waxy potatoes (such as yukon gold or yellow finn), peeled, half-and-half, creme fraiche, all-purpose flour, chopped fresh thyme, ground mace, kosher salt and freshly ground pepper, chopped chives

potatoes , scrubbed, unsalted butter, at room temperature, sour cream or 3/4 cup creme fraiche, green onions, green and white parts, thinly sliced, fresh ground black pepper, kosher salt

sweet potato, peeled and diced into 1-inch cubes, russet potato, peeled and diced into 1-inch cubes, creme friache, butter, half-and-half , as needed

dried black beans , picked over, water, onion, halved, garlic cloves, peeled and smashed, salt, dried guajillo chile, dried avocado leaf, corn oil, corn tortillas, crema or creme fraiche, thinned to pouring consistency with water if necessary, crumbled queso fresco or mild feta (1/4 lb)

grapeseed oil, fresh blue crabs, cut in 1/2, unsalted butter, fennel bulb, onion, chopped, shallot, chopped, garlic , smashed, coriander seed, tomato paste, tomatoes, chopped, white wine, water, chicken stock, bay leaf, fresh thyme sprig, salt and pepper, jumbo lump crabmeat , picked over, pickled ramps or shallots, recipe follows, sauteed shitakes, creme fraiche, sugar, wine vinegar, water, mustard seeds, coriander seeds, fennel seeds, pink peppercorns, bay leaf, ramps, kosher salt

firm-ripe bosc pears, unsweetened white grape juice, ruby port, sugar, green or white cardamom pods, smashed, cinnamon stick, water, fresh lemon juice, creme fraiche, well stirred

sliced shallots, garlic , smashed, olive oil, dozen clams , rinsed well, hefeweizen-style beer, fish stock, european-style unsalted butter, diced, creme fraiche, salt, oranges, peeled and cut into rounds, fresh picked parsley leaves, champagne vinegar, dijon mustard, juice of 2 limes, egg, grapeseed oil , plus more as needed, salt, thick slices bread

whole chickens, cut into 8 pieces (rinsed and patted dry ), salt, fresh ground black pepper, unsalted butter, cut into small pieces, divided, vegetable oil, onion, thinly sliced, garlic cloves, smashed, verjus, grapes, roughly chopped (seedless green or red ), chicken stock, creme fraiche or 2 tbsp heavy cream, fresh parsley leaves, chopped for garnish