Burgundy cooking weekend menu
With the October cooking weekend in Burgundy slowly approaching, it is time to announce what we are going to cook. The menu, although large and maybe complicated only on paper, is something I have put together thinking about many aspects:
So that you would learn basic doughs and sauces that you will use for the rest of your life
So that you would learn how to make lots of French recipes
That, the recipes would be EASY TO MAKE
That you would learn all types of foods - appetisers, main dishes, desserts, cakes, and other foods
That you would learn to cook fish, seafood, meat, vegetables, salads, and much more
So that you would discover the regional products and fall in love with them
So that you would have fun and fall in love with the simple part of French cuisine
And, last but not least, you would discover many local wines
First day menu
After you arrive (I have cooked and you need to enjoy)
Lunch
Quiche - seasonal veggetable one
Chicken liver pâté
Jambon persile
Oysters
Main dish
Mussels in cognac sauce
Chicken in tarragon sauce
Dessert
Pain d'epices from the oldest bakery in the region and even maybe in France
Dinner/Masterclass
where we prepare all of this together
Appetisers
Local cheese gougeres
Mushrooms a la Grecque
Oeufs mimosa and mayonnaise
Main dish
Classic onion soup
In between
Cheeses and breads. Time go learn about French cheeses
Dessert
Tarte bourdaloue (pear tart)
Poached pears with vanilla and cream
Second-day menu
Lunch
Boiled shrimps with homemade mayonnaise
Tarte with cheese and baked tomatoes
Pissaladiere - onion and anchovy tart
Salad with walnut sauce
Dessert
Simple fromage frais with macerated fruits
Dinner
Appetiser
Brandade - fantastic fish cream
Scallops with vanilla
Salad with goat cheese croutons, walnuts and vinegar sauce
Main course
Boeuf Bourguignon
Gratin dauphinois
Blanquette de lotte
Dessert
Creme Caramel or chocolate mousse
Simple tart with creme patisserie and seasonal fruits
Third day lunch
Meal
Olive tapenade
Leeks a la grecque with poached eggs
Remoulade
Goat cheese with breadcrumbs
Simple chicken roast with a simple salad
Dessert
Countryside apple tart
Cheese selection
During the process:
I will introduce you to VERY MANY various cheeses
I will introduce you to various sweets and cookies that you do not need to make but you can buy
We will discover spectacular and hard-to-get local wines
We will taste many different mustards and other products so typical to the region
ALL INFORMATION ABOUT THE WEEKEND BELOW (PRESS BUTTON)
