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Many consider French food to be the king of all world cuisines. French cuisine has given us classic dishes like Boeuf Bourguignon, fondue, quiche, coq au vin, foie gras and creme brulee. And despite its reputation for being sauce-heavy and time-intensive, not all French cooking requires breaking your back (or the bank!). We have great French recipes to get you started in French cooking, and before you know it, your friends will be saying ooh la la as you unveil your edible masterpieces. 

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INGREDIENTS

  • Bread, in chunks
  • Grated Parmesan
  • 1 Egg
  • Salt and pepper
  • Italian Seasoning
  • 1 Cup of milk
  • Sugar
  • Balsamic vinegar
  • Cherry Tomatoes
  • Prosciutto

METHOD

  1. In a bowl, mix together the bread chunks, grated Parmesan, egg, salt, pepper, Italian Seasoning, and cup of milk.
  2. In a pot, combine the sugar and Balsamic vinegar. Bring to a boil until it has reduced (it should be a little thicker).
  3. Slice the cherry tomatoes in half, and place them in a single layer in a baking dish.
  4. Cover the tomatoes with the reduced vinegar and a layer of Prosciutto. 
  5. Cover everything in a layer of the bread mixture, and cook at 350°F for 20 minutes.
  6. Remove from oven, flip upside-down... and enjoy!

 

 

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By flutelah

Rate this recipe 3.1/5 (8 Votes)
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Details

Servings 12
Level of difficulty Difficult
Preparation time 90
Cooking time 40
Cost Average budget

  • Bavarian vanilla mousse
  • 20 g of gelatin sheets (10 sheets)
  • 540 g of whole cream
  • 1 pod of vanilla
  • 30 cL of whole milk
  • 160 g of egg yolks (about 8 eggs)
  • 180 g of sugar
  • Lady fingers
  • 4 eggs
  • 90 g of sugar
  • 50 grams of flour
  • 50 grams of fécule
  • a little bit of powdered sugar
  • a few drops of red food coloring
  • Raspberry gelatin
  • 4 g of gelatin sheets (2 sheets)
  • 30 g of water
  • 30 g of raspberry syrup
  • a few drops of red food coloring
  • Syrup
  • 50 g of water
  • 50 g of raspberry syrup
  • Dressing
  • 400 g of in-season red fruits

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