Scallops on a Bed of Asparagus
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Chef Katherine of our Colors of Burgundy French culinary tour loves the fresh flavors of spring, and in particular this pairing of scallops with asparagus. Try this recipe with a glass of white Burgundy wine, or learn to make it yourself on a Burgundy wine tour or cooking vacation in France. Check out all of our culinary tours in France. Scallops on a Bed of Asparagus Ingredients: 24 fresh scallops,… Read
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Char-Grilled Mediterranean Vegetables from Burgundy
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At The International Kitchen we're huge fans of fresh produce and love this delicious vegetable dish from our friend Robert Ash, with whom we've been collaborating for over twenty years. Robert offers a fabulous cooking vacation and Burgundy wine tour that has long been one of our favorites. The dish is both beautiful and delicious and pairs perfectly with meat or fish, or can be enjoyed on its own (perhaps… Read
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Ile Flottante (or Floating Island) Recipe on a French Cooking Vacation
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When it comes to Christmas celebrations in France, a lot of traditions revolve around food, and you can learn them on a French cooking vacation with The International Kitchen. A lot of those French food traditions revolve around dessert. After all, Provence has their 13 desserts for Christmas Eve! In terms of classic French desserts come the holidays, it's often the Buche de Noel (or Christmas Yule Log) that's talked… Read
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Burgundy Cooking Vacation: Eggs en Meurette Recipe
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Sauces are important to French cooking, and in the Burgundy countryside, the sauce meurette is one of the most popular, made as it is with red wine, along with vegetables and stocks. It's also most traditionally served with fish or eggs, rather than meat. (Even though game meat is quite popular in the region too!) While it's a simply made dish, it's not one that can be hurried. Making a… Read
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France Foodie Tours: The Wines of Burgundy
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What makes Burgundy, well, Burgundy? Is it the climate, considered perfect for the cultivation of grapes? Or the rich soils, which impart their character on the wines? Or perhaps the famous varietals that find their homes here? Or is it simply the fact that this region and its winemakers have been dedicated to the production of top-notch wine since the Middle Ages. In today's blog we explore one of the… Read
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Tarte Tiede au Chocolat est Coulis aux Fruits des Bois Parfumés
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Rich in flavor and vibrant in color, Tarte Tiede au Chocolat est Coulis aux Fruits des Bois Parfumés (Warm Chocolate Torte with Spiced Red Berry Coulis), is a scrumptious dessert! A specialty of Chef Katherine from our Colors of Burgundy cooking vacation, this delicious French dessert is only a sample of what you can create on a cooking vacation in France with Chef Katherine! Whip up this recipe and awe… Read
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