Fennel-Crusted Sea Bass with Orange and Herb Salad

by MJF | Aug 4, 2025 | Fennel Seeds, Fish Main Course, French, Main Courses, Mediterranean, Spices & Herbs, World Cuisines

  Fennel-Crusted Sea Bass with Orange and Herb Salad Delicate sea bass fillets, coated in crushed fennel seeds and pan-seared until crisp and golden. Served alongside a vibrant salad of fresh herbs, orange segments, and a citrus dressing, this dish delivers a...

Chicken Strips with Mushroom and Tarragon Cream Sauce

by MJF | Jul 28, 2025 | French, Main Courses, Poultry Main Courses, Spices & Herbs, Tarragon, World Cuisines

Chicken Strips with Mushroom Tarragon Cream Sauce Tender chicken strips pan-seared to golden perfection, finished in a silky cream sauce enriched with earthy mushrooms and a fragrant tarragon tang. Elegant and flavourful—a classic French‑style dish ideal overrice or...

Shallot, Potato, and Goat Cheese Tatin

by MJF | Jul 23, 2025 | Appetisers, French, Hot Appetisers, Spices & Herbs, Thyme, Vegetarian Main Courses, World Cuisines

Shallot, Potato, and Goat Cheese Tatin A savoury twist on the classic Tarte Tatin, this elegant dish features golden baby potatoes and sweet shallots nestled in rich caramel, offset by creamy goat cheese and crisp puff pastry—perfect as a starter or vegetarian main....

Tarte Tatin

by MJF | Jul 22, 2025 | Baking, Cinnamon, Desserts, French, Hot Desserts, Spices & Herbs, World Cuisines

  Tarte Tatin This classic French upside-down tart features tender caramelised apples infused with Grand Marnier and a touch of cinnamon, all nestled under a golden puff pastry crust. A rustic French tart of buttery caramel apples under crisp puff pastry, served...

Monkfish Stroganoff

by MJF | Jul 17, 2025 | Fish Main Course, French, Main Courses, Paprika, Spices & Herbs, World Cuisines

  Monkfish Stroganoff A modern seafood take on the classic Russian comfort dish, this Monkfish Stroganoff blends creamy, rich flavours with the meaty texture of monkfish. A creamy paprika sauce meets tender monkfish strips in this elegant stroganoff...

Escalopes of Salmon with Tarragon Crust and Piquant Butter

by MJF | Jul 13, 2025 | Fish Main Course, French, Main Courses, Spices & Herbs, Tarragon, World Cuisines

Escalope of Salmon with Tarragon Crust and Piquant Butter A refined preparation of salmon fillets, crusted with fresh tarragon and parsley breadcrumbs, lightly grilled to golden perfection, and finished with a classic beurre Nantaise. Light, elegant, and richly...