French Bistro Menu
Classic French Bistro….with a Twist
This menu focuses on one of my favorite styles of cooking, French Bistro. Dishes that are homey satisfying. They are perfect for warming up family and friends on a chilly winter day. In San Diego that’s been 80 degrees (haha!), but needless these dishes are crowd pleaser regardless of the weather. We start with a salad that incorporates some of my favorite ingredients, then serve up a fulfilling dish of braised chicken over mashed potatoes, then finish it off with a scrumptious pear tart!
So, what are we cooking?
Apples, Greens & Goat cheese
This salad starts with assorted greens and radicchio, adding apples and perfectly roasted beets, all tossed with Champagne vinaigrette. The goat cheese on top a baguette is a classic French Bistro addition to a salad. Toasty baguette, creamy goat cheese pairs perfectly with this tangy salad making it a great way to start or end your meal.
Coq au vin
Translated literally it means “rooster in wine”. This is a classic braised dish that uses a whole chicken but I prefer to use chicken thighs with are scrumptious and easier to serve. Traditionalists use a red Burgundy, but any full-bodied red wine will do. Served over mashed potatoes, this is true French “comfort food”!
Pear Tarte Tatin
This dessert is a twist on the classic apple tarte tatin but with pears. The pears are bathes in buttery sugar caramel syrup then topped with puff pastry. Just 4 ingredients and classic preparation techniques gives you a show-stopping dessert. The combination of warm pears, caramel sauce and pastry crust topped with a side of vanilla ice cream in a heavenly way to end the meal. I’m sure your family and guests will want you to open your own French Bistro!
January 2018