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What's the Difference
What Is the Difference Between Crepes and Pancakes?
They both usually start as flour-based batters enriched with milk and eggs that's poured onto a skillet...
Recipe Round-Ups
9 Savory Pancakes from Around the World: See How They Stack Up
Pancakes and crêpes are a universal symbol of deliciousness: Just about every culture around the world...
History of
New Orleans' Food Scene Is Rich with Surprising History
New Orleans turned 300 last year, and the storied city that didn’t take Hurricane Katrina sitting...
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The History of King Cake for Mardi Gras
The intersection between the secular and the religious is a fair starting block for any exploration...
Recipe Round-Ups
Your Classic Cocktails Deserve a Chartreuse Upgrade
Here’s a little secret from a bartender: All those thrilling new cocktails you love at your favorite...
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What Is the Difference Between Pots de Crème and Pudding?
Valentine’s Day is coming up and surprising your partner with a decadent, sweet treat is worth all...
Guides
Everything You Need to Know About Ganache
Lately it seems like everyone is searching for that no-fail two-ingredient dessert hack. But let’s...
What's the Difference
What's the Difference Between a Macaron and a Macaroon?
In one heavenly confection, a crispy almond meringue shell with a chewy interior yields to a lush...
What's the Difference
What Is the Difference between Mousse and Pudding?
Although mousse and pudding are both delightful endings to any meal, they are not to be confused...
Videos on French
French Recipes
Baeckeoffe (Chicken Casserole with Artichokes and Tomatoes)
Baeckeoffe is a traditional Alsatian casserole of potatoes, white wine, and meat, cooked in a dough...
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Financiers
A French cake that's more forgiving than madeleines and versatile to boot.
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Easy Chocolate Ganache
In chocolate ganache recipes, the proportions of chocolate to cream vary depending on whether it will...
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French Chocolate Macarons with Chocolate Ganache
France’s version of the brownie.
Grand Aioli with Roasted Salmon
If you're looking for a simple yet elegant summer meal for a crowd, this French-inspired Roasted Salmon...
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Sautéed Calamari with Parsley and Garlic
Calamari ditches its deep-fried coating in this delicious, quick sauté.
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Pork Chops with Apples and Mustard Sauce
Pork and apples are a classic combo, and are even better when joined by bacon, cream, white wine...
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Thomas Keller's Skirt Steak with Caramelized Shallots and Red Wine Jus
Thomas Keller's Skirt Steak with Caramelized Shallots and Red Wine Jus combines the meaty depth of...