14 french infusion Recipes

citrus-infused vodka, grand marnier, sour mix, cranberry juice cocktail, lime juice, splash grenadine

french baguette, eggs, all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, pure vanilla extract, milk, beer, preferably dark, coarse salt, unsalted butter, butter for serving, maple syrup for serving

all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, sugar, egg (separated ), egg whites, cream (light ), melted butter, milk, butter (for cooking ) or shortening (for cooking), vanilla, rose water or 1 tsp orange flower water, grated lemons , orange or 1 tsp mandarin orange peel, your favorite liqueur (such as anisette or brandy), sliced banana, fresh preferably wild blueberries , blotted dry, lemon wedge, fresh berries, powdered sugar, softened butter, warm maple syrup, flavored syrup , infusion (see cottage garden rose-petal syrup (sweetened rose water) and lemon verbena and herbal simple syrups for lemonade etc!), lavender honey (see homemade ), fresh lavender flowers, for garnish, fresh rose petals, for garnish, fresh orange blossom fresh edible flower, for garnish

red passion passion liqueur, citrus-infused vodka, water, frozen lemonade concentrate, ice

fresh cilantro leaves, olive oil, kosher salt, grilled chicken , reserved from day 1, french bread, grilled vegetables , reserved from day 1, tomatoes, sliced, potato chips, spinach and citrus salad, recipe follows, spinach leaves , triple-washed, orange, sectioned, balsamic vinaigrette, store bought

extra virgin olive oil, garlic, thinly sliced, balsamic vinegar, red pepper flakes, salt, freshly ground black pepper, grated parmesan or romano cheese, hot crusty loaf italian or french bread, sliced

red potatoes (cut in halves or quarters if larger), french style green beans, minced garlic, bay leaves, olive oil, cracked black pepper

sushi-grade tuna (have the fishmonger cut the tuna in 5-ounce blocks, more like filet mignon, rather than steaks), kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, extra-virgin olive oil, thyme, lemon, sliced, garlic, peeled and crushed, crushed red pepper, shallots, sliced, rosemary stewed lentils, recipe below, fleur de sel, for seasoning, suggestion : sauteed broccoli rabe, french green lentils, extra-virgin olive oil, shallots, finely chopped, garlic chopped fine, crushed red pepper, rosemary, leaves removed and chopped, tomato puree

seasoned rice wine vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, pork tenderloin, salt and freshly ground black pepper, olive oil, spanish onion , julienned, fennel bulb, thinly shaven, garlic, thinly sliced, picked thyme leaves, sake, chervil leaves, chopped, chives, chopped, goat cheese, at room temperature, salt and pepper, french bread, garlic, extra-virgin olive oil, creme fraiche , as garnish

skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, about 6 oz each, blue cheese butter spread , plus 2 tbsp, recipe follows, salt, ground black pepper, all-purpose flour, clarified butter , or vegetable oil, french bread, cut into thin rounds, accompaniment, minced shallots, minced garlic, tawny port, chicken stock, lemon juice, cold unsalted butter , cut into pieces, chopped fresh parsley, fresh watercress, rinsed, patted dry and tough stems removed, blue cheese, softened (about 1 cup), unsalted butter, softened, chopped lightly toasted pecans, minced shallots, minced garlic, fresh lemon juice, worcestershire sauce, salt, ground black pepper

unsalted butter, sweet onions, sliced 1/4-inch thick, bay leaves, water (about), all-purpose flour, dry red wine, beef stock (preferrably homemade ), fresh thyme sprigs, tied with cotton string, kosher salt, fresh ground black pepper, baguette, sliced 1/3-inch thick, extra virgin olive oil, truffled pecorino cheese, coarsely shredded (3 cups)