Recipes tagged with « French-Canadian »
Maple Blueberry Pavlova
A crisp low-heat baked meringue dome with a marshmallow interior. Layered with a custard-sweet maple cream and simmered blueberry compote boosted by a touch of lemon. Substitutes tapioca starch for corn starch, light cream swaps heavy, and honey replaces half the maple syrup for depth. Slow baking prevents cracking yet holds structure. Delicate folding preserves air in whipped whites. Blueberries cook down to syrupy, tart richness, balancing sweet custard and airy meringue. Garnish with fresh mint or candied zest for punch. Serving suggestions included. Gluten and nut free, vegetarian-friendly.
Quick Brown Gravy Twist
Brown sauce using caramelized shallots and garlic for depth. Beef and mushroom stock replace traditional bouillons. Toasted whole wheat flour thickens, adding nuttiness. Caramel color and rich aroma develop as mixture simmers, gradually thickening. Smooth texture achieved by whisking and straining before serving. Suits roasted meats and poutine with an earthy lift. Efficient, no-fuss approach with notes on browning, coating flour well, and managing clumps.
Nectarine Apricot Pouding-Croustade
A warm fruit dessert built on stewed nectarines and apricots, topped with a tender cake layer and crunchy nut crumble. Uses lemon juice for brightness, subtle spices for depth, and a mix of corn and arrowroot starch for thickening. Balanced sweetness with light caramel notes and a hint of vanilla. A comforting finish with textural contrast.
Pear Caramel Cake with Cream Cheese Whip
Layered dessert with buckwheat biscuit crust, tender poached pears in maple, dulce de leche-infused caramel cream. Cream cheese chantilly lightly sweetened and scented with tonka bean extract. Optional shards of tempered dark chocolate add crunch. Uses gelatin for clean set. Balance of textures, with soft fruit, creamy custard, crisp crust, and airy topping. Key: watch caramel cream thickness, avoid overwhip on chantilly, spot poached fruit tenderness by fork test, and chill times. Substitutes include oat crust base, agave syrup for maple, or mascarpone in chantilly. Chocolate optional but adds bitter note to offset sweet layers.
Chicken Pot Pie Classic Twist
Chicken pot pie with a flaky shortcrust base, veggies simmered in a savory stock. Chicken cooked poached, tender, diced. Carrots swapped with parsnips; potatoes replaced with sweet potatoes for earthiness and natural sweetness. Addition of fresh thyme for herbal brightness. Pie topped with a cheddar crust wash instead of milk for deeper color and flavor. Filling thickened with brown rice flour. Roast garlic added to onion sauté for mellow richness. Visual cues emphasized over clock. Crisp crust, bubbling edges, gentle jiggle in center mark doneness.
Braised Pork Duck Tourtière
A rich tourtière built on slow-braised pork shoulder, combined with shredded duck confit. Thickened with diced Yukon Gold potatoes instead of Russets, adding a waxier texture. The dough is a flaky, salted butter crust, quick-blended, chilled, and rolled thin. The filling simmers until pork cubes give way, juices reduce, and aromatics deepen. Substituted Marsala wine for white for earthier flavor; added a pinch of smoked paprika and fresh thyme to bridge pork and duck. Oven baked till golden, glossy, with a distinct incision for steam release. Comfort and complexity in each cut, layered textures and meaty undertones.
Vanilla Reduced Fat Cake with Citrus Twist
A lightened take on classic vanilla cake. Reduced butter by a third, replaced milk with almond milk for a subtle nutty note. Puffed up with baking powder and a pinch of lemon zest, adding brightness. Egg yolk swapped for unsweetened applesauce to boost moisture without fat. Soft crumb, little crumble. Bakes until golden, edges firm and springy, crackled top hints readiness. Avoid overmixing for tender crumb, alternate dry and wet yields uniform mix. Citrus zest brightens same vanilla base, great fresh or with berry compote.
Blueberry Turnovers Twist
Blueberry turnovers with flaky crust and tangy glaze. Adjusted quantities with less sugar and butter. Cornstarch and lemon juice thicken blueberry filling. Added crushed cardamom in dough and stirred chopped mint into berries. Dough chilled for 50 min. Baked at 205 °C for 22 min until golden brown. Glaze slightly thinner with Greek yogurt replacing cream sour. Yields 8 turnovers. Store airtight up to 3 days. Simple, fruity, and a little fresh herb surprise.
Herbed Seafood Pizza
Thin crust pizza topped with a creamy base, assorted fresh herbs, and North Atlantic seafood. Uses reduced amounts of cream and an herbal blend slightly altered. Red onion replaces small onion, dill swaps for basil. Seafood spread adjusted. Olive oil drizzle at end. Cooked on a hot pizza stone over grill for a crisp finish. Simple, quick, fresh flavors with a touch of citrus zest twist added to the herb mix.