7 french vegetable side Recipes

heads garlic, water (use what you need to come 1/3 up the side of the heads) or 2 -3 cups chicken stock (use what you need to come 1/3 up the side of the heads) or 2 -3 cups vegetable stock (use what you need to come 1/3 up the side of the heads), olive oil (if you wish to make this healthier) or 2 tbsp chicken stock (if you wish to make this healthier) or 2 tbsp vegetable stock (if you wish to make this healthier), fresh thyme , for placing on top of garlic heads (optional), french bread (for serving)

brown onions, sliced, unsalted butter, olive oil, thyme leaves, bay leaves, salt, superfine sugar, plain flour, dry white wine, chicken stock or 8 1/2 cups vegetable stock, gruyere, grated, french bread, about 1in in thickness , toasted on both sides, garlic clove, egg yolks, heavy cream, brandy, madeira wine

california-blend frozen vegetables, cream of mushroom soup, swiss cheese, grated, sour cream, french-fried onions

french market beignets, dough has to chill for a while so plan ahead., active dry yeast, warm water (105* to 115*f / 40* to 45*cup), evaporated milk, granulated sugar, salt, egg, all-purpose flour, vegetable oil, powdered sugar, stir together yeast and 1 cup warm water in a 2-cup glass measuring cup; let stand 5 minutes, stir together yeast mixture , evaporated milk, and next 3 ingredients in a large bowl until blended. gradually stir in enough flour to make a soft dough. cover and chill 8 hours., turn dough out onto a well-floured surface ; knead 5 or 6 times. roll dough into a 15 x 12 1/2-inch rectangle; cut into 2 1/2-inch squares., pour oil to depth of 3 or 4-inches into a dutch oven; heat to 375*f (190*cup). fry 3 or 4 beignets at a time, 1 minute on each side or until golden. drain on paper towels; sprinkle with powdered sugar., makes 2 1/2 dozen .

fresh ripe tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped, chicken, cut into 8 pieces, vegetable oil, unpeeled cloves garlic, good red wine or sherry vinegar, good rioja or french red wine, italian parsley leaves, roughly chopped, watercress for garnish, polenta as side dish