<![CDATA[The French Touch]]> http://www.thefrenchtouch.biz/ French cooking in your dining room en Thu, 04 Mar 2010 06:06:33 +0100 Thu, 04 Mar 2010 06:06:33 +0100 En.over-blog.com RSS 2.0 Engine Gastronomy http://www.rssboard.org/rss-specification/ <![CDATA[The French Touch Catering]]> http://www.thefrenchtouch.biz/article-the-french-touch-catering-37184266.html

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The French Touch is a new caterer in the Lehigh Valley and surrounding areas specializing in French cooking provided by chefs coming directly from France.
We also provide dishes from around the world and we are open to any request you may have.
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]]> Fri, 22 Jan 2010 01:35:00 +0100 http://www.thefrenchtouch.biz/article-the-french-touch-catering-37184266.html http://www.thefrenchtouch.biz/article-the-french-touch-catering-37184266-comments.html#anchorComment <![CDATA[Salade nicoise (Nicoise salad)]]> http://www.thefrenchtouch.biz/article-salade-nicoise-nicoise-salad--43465203.html






Niçoise salad is a specialty of the Cote d'Azur) region of France, originating in and named for the city of Nice.

The salad or “salade” is displayed on a flat plate or platter and arranged on a bed of lettuce
The vegetables are individually prepared, then arranged by group. Ripe[...]










]]> Wed, 20 Jan 2010 01:11:00 +0100 http://www.thefrenchtouch.biz/article-salade-nicoise-nicoise-salad--43465203.html Salads http://www.thefrenchtouch.biz/article-salade-nicoise-nicoise-salad--43465203-comments.html#anchorComment <![CDATA[Taboule (French Tabbouleh)]]> http://www.thefrenchtouch.biz/article-taboule-french-tabbouleh-45230736.html Taboule










Taboule is traditionally a dish from the Eastern Mediterranean, it has become one of the most popular Middle Eastern salads.

In France this recipe is made with more bulgur than herbs, and the primary ingredients are bulgur, tomatoes, onions, green and red peppers, raisins lemon and[...]










]]> Tue, 19 Jan 2010 00:35:00 +0100 http://www.thefrenchtouch.biz/article-taboule-french-tabbouleh-45230736.html Salads http://www.thefrenchtouch.biz/article-taboule-french-tabbouleh-45230736-comments.html#anchorComment <![CDATA[Salade grecque (Greek salad)]]> http://www.thefrenchtouch.biz/article-salade-grecque-greek-salad-45231820.html









Greek salad is a common component of a Greek meal.

In France this salad is served with lettuce, tomatoes, red onions, cucumber, black olives and feta cheese.

This very healthy dish could be served as an appetizer, or as an accompaniment to a grilled meat.
Served with olive oil and[...]














]]> Mon, 18 Jan 2010 01:20:00 +0100 http://www.thefrenchtouch.biz/article-salade-grecque-greek-salad-45231820.html Salads http://www.thefrenchtouch.biz/article-salade-grecque-greek-salad-45231820-comments.html#anchorComment <![CDATA[Salade de lentilles (Lentils salad)]]> http://www.thefrenchtouch.biz/article-salade-de-lentilles-lentils-salad-45232105.html










Lentils salad is a traditional dish simultaneously unsual and rustic, dietetic and hearty.

Enjoy the french use of lentils, filling as mashed potatoes but far more virtuous.

This salad is served with ham and could be dressed with a traditional dijon vinaigrette or olive oil and[...]














]]> Sun, 17 Jan 2010 01:35:00 +0100 http://www.thefrenchtouch.biz/article-salade-de-lentilles-lentils-salad-45232105.html Salads http://www.thefrenchtouch.biz/article-salade-de-lentilles-lentils-salad-45232105-comments.html#anchorComment <![CDATA[Quiche Lorraine]]> http://www.thefrenchtouch.biz/article-36855853.html


In French cuisine, a quiche is a baked dish that is based on a custard made from eggs and milk or cream in a pastry crust.

Quiche is now a classic dish of French cuisine.

Quiche actually originated in Germany, which the French later renamed Lorraine.

The original ‘quiche Lorraine’ was[...]








]]> Fri, 15 Jan 2010 21:54:00 +0100 http://www.thefrenchtouch.biz/article-36855853.html Salted Pies http://www.thefrenchtouch.biz/article-36855853-6.html#anchorComment <![CDATA[Gratin Dauphinois (Potatoes au gratin)]]> http://www.thefrenchtouch.biz/article-36808374.html






The name gratin dauphinois refers to the Dauphine region of France, where this method of preparing potatoes is a specialty.

The ingredients composing a typical gratin dauphinois are thinly sliced and layered potatoes and cream cooked in a buttered dish rubbed with garlic.
Sometimes[...]









]]> Fri, 15 Jan 2010 04:25:00 +0100 http://www.thefrenchtouch.biz/article-36808374.html Gratins and Sides http://www.thefrenchtouch.biz/article-36808374-6.html#anchorComment <![CDATA[Ratatouille (French vegetables stew)]]> http://www.thefrenchtouch.biz/article-37031444.html








Ratatouille is a traditional French Provencal stewed vegetables dish, originating from Nice, France.
The full name of the dish is ratatouille nicoise.

Ratatouille is usually served as a side dish, but also may be served as a meal on its own (accompanied by rice or bread).
Tomatoes[...]












]]> Thu, 14 Jan 2010 01:38:00 +0100 http://www.thefrenchtouch.biz/article-37031444.html Gratins and Sides http://www.thefrenchtouch.biz/article-37031444-6.html#anchorComment <![CDATA[Tarte a la moutarde (Bacon, tomatoes cheese and mustard pie)]]> http://www.thefrenchtouch.biz/article-tarte-a-la-moutarde-41124396.html Tarte a la moutarde This a traditional family dish in France, made by all the mother and grand-mother.

This savory tart is filled with mustard, tomato slices cheese and bacon.

The best to serve it and to emphasize its flavour is to serve it with a green salad.


$ 28.00 a pie
Serves 6 to 10









]]> Thu, 14 Jan 2010 00:53:00 +0100 http://www.thefrenchtouch.biz/article-tarte-a-la-moutarde-41124396.html Salted Pies http://www.thefrenchtouch.biz/article-tarte-a-la-moutarde-41124396-comments.html#anchorComment <![CDATA[Quiche saumon epinards (Salmon and spinach pie)]]> http://www.thefrenchtouch.biz/article-quiche-saumon-epinards-salmon-and-spinach-pie--44169789.html









This tasty and healthy recipe Salmon and spinach pie will enjoy the whole family.

Fish pie is also a sure winner with guests.

With layers of fresh salmon, wilted spinach scented with nutmeg., this is a real tasty recipe.

$ 35.00 a pie
Serves 6 to 10


















]]> Wed, 13 Jan 2010 04:03:00 +0100 http://www.thefrenchtouch.biz/article-quiche-saumon-epinards-salmon-and-spinach-pie--44169789.html Salted Pies http://www.thefrenchtouch.biz/article-quiche-saumon-epinards-salmon-and-spinach-pie--44169789-comments.html#anchorComment