French Food at Home Episodes
The Olive Show
Celebrating the fine fruit of the olive tree, Laura Calder creates an entirely olive feast, starting with Olive and Nut Tartines; followed by tender Halibut poached in Olive Oil with Pureed Squash; tasty Olive Potatoes; and a sweet and juicy Olive Oil and Red Grape Cake.
French for Dieters
Laura Calder prepares healthy, simple French dishes that aid weightloss: hearty Poule au Pot; nutritious Tizza soup; luxurious Halibut en Papilotte; fresh Orange Sections in Syrup with chewy Candied Zest; and Laura's fast slimming tactic -- Carrot Cabbage-Fennel Slaw.
Celebratory Chocolate Desserts
The perfect thing for special occasions is chocolate. Laura Calder makes a magical Chocolate Cream Cake; a double-decker Chocolate Tart; a decadent Chocolate Framboise; and Chocolate Crepes stuffed with bananas and cream.
Truckstop French
Laura Calder prepares her favorite French-style traveler's food; slow-cooked Potatoes and Pork Chops; cheesy Cauliflower Gratin; boozy French Onion Soup; creamy Quiche Lorraine; and satisfying Baguette Sandwiches. All good, homey meals that make "getting there" half the fun.
Tribute to French Canada
Laura Calder demonstrates how French food expresses itself in Canada by making a savory Tourtiere; juicy Blueberry Grumble; fluffy Maple Mousse; comforting Soupe aux Pois; and Ployes, buckwheat griddle cakes.
Vegetarian
Laura Calder reveals how a meatless meal is as French a feast as any, with a layered Tomato and Aubergine Gratin; earthy Shepherd's Pie with mushrooms; nutty Lentils with Walnuts and Goat Cheese; and caramelized Roasted Beetroot.
Picnic
Laura Calder prepares for dinner outdoors with friends and a menu perfect for picnics: French-style Tabbouleh; Piedmont Eggs with anchovies, tomato and garlic; citrusy Lobster and Grapefruit Salad; Green Bean Salad with Shallot and Toasted Almond; and a high-sided rustic Cherry Tart.
Stuffed
Laura Calder throws a dinner party where everything on the menu is stuffed! A savory Stuffed Cabbage; basil and tomato Stuffed Peppers; vegetable-stuffed Tied Fish; sweet and sticky Stuffed Prunes; and butter and pistachio Stuffed Figs.
Girls Dinner
With a group of girlfriends coming to dinner, Laura Calder makes classic Lemon Scented Madeleines; syrupy Strawberries macerated in Orange Juice; satisfying saute of Tarragon Chicken; crisp Flattened New Potatoes; succulent Shrimp with Garlic and Basil Oil served with Pan-Fried Fennel.
Reunion Food
Laura Calder recreates her favorite French reunion food to share with her brother and his wife: zesty Lemon Asparagus Risotto; Lamb slowcooked in a colorful Ratatouille; summery Strawberry Gallette; and an easy bubbly aperitif.
Around the Bordeaux Dinner Table
Inspired by the flavors from the southwestern part of France, Laura Calder prepares dinner for a friend. To start, Oysters on the half shell with Pickled Shallot; followed by slowly-simmered Milk Pork; golden Roasted Squash with Thyme; crispy Duck Fat Potatoes; and a delectable Prune and Apple Croustade.
Dinner from the Potager
Laura Calder crafts a garden feast for an old friend with a green thumb, serving colorful Tender Baby Vegetables; juicy Herb-Crusted Lamb Cutlets with Accordion Potatoes; crisp deep-fried Zucchini Blossoms, a salad topped with Nasturtiums; and finishes with a lemony Couer a la Creme.
Salt & Pepper
The flavors of salt and pepper lead the way for Laura Calder as she makes a moist and flaky Fish in a Salt Crust; Steak seared on a bed of Sea Salt; peppery Eggs Basquasie, a Duck Breast coated in a light green-peppercorn sauce; and Salt and Savory Biscuits.
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