Posts Tagged ‘Alsatian’
Pear and Almond Tart
I love pears, cognac and almonds. Not necessarily in that order. However, when you combine them all together, you create this extraordinary tart. You have a wonderful custard with a subtle cognac flavor mixed in between the sweet taste of the pears toped with candied almonds. The light flaky crust brings the whole package together. Pure [...]
Trout Choucroute
Trout Choucroute is another Alsatian dish. This dish may be from France. However, it is definitely German inspired. Choucroute garnie is a dressed sauerkraut. Choucroute is the french take on sauerkraut and is widely popular in regions of France. In this preparation we dress it with Riesling wine, bay leafs, juniper berries and onions. The [...]
Chicken in Riesling
Chicken in Riesling is a dish I have made many times before and it is a keeper. This is usually my main course with Trout Choucroute being my first course. This dish is excellent and suitable to be served at a dinner party. Chicken in Riesling is an Alsatian inspired dish. Alsace is a region in France that was once contested part of Germany and [...]
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