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The lightly dressed French lentils are inspired by Julia Child, as they use shallots, dijon and fresh herbs to enhance their flavor. French lentils have a slightly better integrity than the red or even brown lentils which become soft quickly. Regardless, avoid overcooking your lentils to avoid mush.
Any broth will do, although the classic version calls for a rich, beef stock. The caramelizing of the onions is key. Keep cooking & stirring them until they become a dark golden shade. Add a splash of broth if they are sticking and reduce the heat if necessary. It may take awhile but the deep sweetness comes out the longer the onions have to cook.
French toast can come together very quickly, even on a fast weekday morning for just a couple people. But, if you do not have 15 minutes to spare make a big batch on the weekend. Freeze individually and heat in a toaster or oven until heated through. Serve with fresh fruit and a dollop of yogurt.
Make this gluten-free with your favorite GF bread or dairy-free by using orange juice instead of milk.
Take any potato size vegetable that you can cut into a long ‘French fry’ shape, toss it with a touch of oil and roast on high heat until they crisp up lightly and are tender in the middle. Grab your favorite dipping sauce and the kid in you will love this fun way to get veggies on your plate.
Okay. This is not exactly a recipe, but rather sometimes the best pairing for your meal is a crusty loaf of French bread. My family lineage is French, what can I say crusty bread seems more appropriate then not. So, here it is.
Let’s call it a reminder. In addition, here are a few tips on how to store it, keep it fresh, or use it up. Whenever possible try to find those crusty gorgeous whole-grain varieties.
