French Food at Home Episodes

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Season 4, Episode 1

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.

Season 4, Episode 2

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.

Season 4, Episode 3

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.

Season 4, Episode 4

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.

Season 4, Episode 5

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.

Season 4, Episode 6

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.

Season 4, Episode 7

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.

Season 4, Episode 8

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.

Season 4, Episode 9

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.

Season 4, Episode 10

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.

Season 4, Episode 11

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.

Season 4, Episode 12

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.

Season 4, Episode 13

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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