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Perfect Poached Egg

Perfect Poached Egg

Prep
5 min
Cook
5 min
Total
10 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Fill a large pot with at least 3 inches of water and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce temperature to low. Look for the water to be ready when you see bubbles at the bottom of the pot; there should be no bubbles breaking the surface of the water.
  2. 2 Crack egg into a small mesh sieve and allow any loose egg whites to drain. Transfer egg to a small bowl or ramekin.
  3. 3 When water has reached the right temperature, stir in vinegar. Using a spoon, swirl water in the center of the pot into a vortex or whirlpool and carefully drop egg into the center. Cook until egg white is set, but yolk is still soft and runny, 2 1/2 to 3 minutes. Do not overcook.
  4. 4 Use a slotted spoon to transfer poached egg to a paper towel to remove excess water.

By lutzflcat

Puff Pastry Shells

Puff Pastry Shells

4.7

Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Beat egg and water together in a small bowl.
  2. 2 Cut two rounds from each sheet of puff pastry using a 3-inch round cutter, forming 8 circles. Use a 2 1/2-inch round cutter to cut through 4 of the rounds. Place entire cut round on top of an un-cut round. Brush each with egg mixture.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until puffed and golden, 20 to 25 minutes.

By John Mitzewich

Homemade Lady Fingers

Homemade Lady Fingers

4.7

Prep
25 min
Cook
10 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (205 degrees C). Line two 17x12-inch baking sheets with parchment paper. Fit a large pastry bag with a plain 1/2-inch round tip.
  2. 2 Beat egg whites in a large bowl with an electric mixer on high speed until soft peaks form. Add 2 tablespoons sugar and continue beating until stiff and glossy.
  3. 3 Beat egg yolks and remaining sugar in a separate bowl until thick and pale yellow, about 3 minutes.
  4. 4 Fold half of the beaten egg whites into the yolk mixture. Sift flour and baking powder over the mixture and fold gently until nearly combined. Add the remaining egg whites and fold just until incorporated.
  5. 5 Transfer the batter to the prepared pastry bag. Pipe 3-inch-long “fingers,” spacing them about 1 inch apart on the baking sheets.
  6. 6 Bake in preheated oven until firm to the touch and just golden, about 8 minutes. Cool completely on the baking sheets before using or storing.

By Roxanne Shepphird

French Chocolate Buttercream

French Chocolate Buttercream

3.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Melt chocolate in a microwave according to package instructions. Set aside and let cool completely.
  2. 2 Combine sugar and water in a saucepan. Bring to a boil; let boil for 1 minute. Remove from heat and set aside.
  3. 3 Beat eggs in a large bowl using an electric mixer until frothy. Drizzle in sugar mixture slowly; beat on high speed until mixture turns pale yellow and expands in volume, about 5 minutes. Add butter by tablespoon one at a time with mixer running, beating well after each addition. Frosting will become watery; continue with remaining butter.
  4. 4 Mix in cooled melted chocolate. Beat on high speed until frosting thickens and becomes fluffy, about 5 minutes.

By Tami

Real French Crêpes

Real French Crêpes

4.2

Prep
5 min
Cook
15 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Mix together milk, flour, and egg in a large bowl until well combined.
  2. 2 Heat a large skillet or crêpe pan over medium-high heat. Grease the skillet with cooking spray.
  3. 3 Pour about 1/3 cup batter into the prepared skillet. Lift and immediately rotate the skillet to spread batter out in a thin layer. Cook until the top of crêpe is no longer wet and the bottom has turned light brown, 1 to 2 minutes. Run a spatula around the edge of the skillet to loosen crêpe; flip crêpe and cook until the other side has turned light brown, about 1 minute more. Remove crêpe to a plate and repeat with remaining batter, greasing the skillet as needed.

By Samantha Theoret

Hal's Wine Mustard

Hal's Wine Mustard

4.2

Prep
2 min
Cook
8 min
Total
10 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In the top of a double boiler, whisk together sugar, mustard, vinegar, wine, and eggs. Cook over simmering water, whisking constantly, for 8 minutes, or until thick. Allow to cool in refrigerator. Store in sealed containers in refrigerator for up to 2 months.

By jeaniehal

Pumpkin French Toast

Pumpkin French Toast

4.4

Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Beat eggs, pumpkin purée, cinnamon, and nutmeg together in a shallow bowl. Dip bread slices into pumpkin mixture until coated on both sides.
  2. 2 Melt 1 teaspoon butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook 4 bread slices in the skillet until browned on both sides, about 3 minutes per side. Repeat with remaining butter and bread.

By CARI

Breakfast Crepes

Breakfast Crepes

4.4

Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a medium-size mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, milk, egg and salt.
  2. 2 Heat a large frying pan or wok over medium high heat. When the pan is hot add a teaspoon of butter and lightly coat the surface of the pan with the melted butter.
  3. 3 Pour one quarter cup of the batter into the pan and tilt the pan with a circular motion so that the batter coats the surface in a smooth and even layer.
  4. 4 After two minutes, lift up an edge of the crepe with a spatula to see if it is browning. When the underside has begun to brown, flip the crepe and cook the other side until it is also brown; about 2 minutes.
  5. 5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 to cook the remaining crepes. Serve hot.

By Sally

Oeufs a la Neige (Floating Islands)

Oeufs a la Neige (Floating Islands)

4.4

Prep
25 min
Cook
25 min
Total
110 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Separate two of the eggs. In the top of a double boiler, combine 1 whole egg and 2 yolks with 1/4 cup sugar and salt, whisking until smooth. Whisk in milk and cook over simmering water, stirring constantly with a spatula or wooden spoon. When the custard thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon, remove it from the heat. (Do not boil. If custard should start to curdle, remove from heat and beat vigorously until smooth.) Pour the custard through a strainer into a bowl and stir in vanilla. Cool and refrigerate.
  2. 2 In a heat-proof bowl, lightly whisk 2 egg whites with remaining 1/4 cup sugar, just enough to dissolve the sugar. Place the bowl on top of a pot of simmering water and stir constantly until the temperature of the whites reaches 145 degrees F (63 C) or hotter. Immediately remove the bowl from the heat and use an electric mixer to beat warm egg whites until they form stiff, glossy peaks.
  3. 3 Pour chilled custard into a serving dish. Drop meringue by heaping tablespoonfuls onto the custard to make islands. Chill before serving.

By SUE WILLIAMS

Chef John's French Omelette

Chef John's French Omelette

4.9

Prep
2 min
Cook
5 min
Total
10 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather the ingredients.
  2. 2 Whisk eggs, water, and salt together in a mixing bowl. Whisk until mixture is very liquid and whites are completely blended in, 1 or 2 minutes.
  3. 3 Heat 1 ½ tablespoons butter in a 9- or 10-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. As soon as butter melts and before it starts to sizzle, pour in whisked eggs. Stir in a circular pattern with a heat-proof spatula, lifting and scrambling eggs, shaking the pan to keep leveling out the mixture, and scraping down the sides. Continue stirring until shaking the pan no longer levels the eggs.
  4. 4 Reduce heat to low. Using the spatula, smooth the surface to move runny eggs to less runny spots, working toward an even thickness. As soon as the surface is wet but not runny, remove from heat.
  5. 5 Starting at the handle side of the pan, use the spatula to begin rolling omelette into a cylinder shape, about 3 rolls until omelette is about 2 inches from opposite side of the pan. Use the spatula to fold the last flap of egg over the top of the cylinder leaving the seam-side up. Add remaining 1/2 tablespoon butter to the pan. Gently push the butter as it melts under the omelette.
  6. 6 Slide omelette to edge of the pan. Flip onto a plate with the seam-side down. Even out the shape, if necessary. You can tuck in the ends, if you like. Brush surface with a bit more butter. Dust with cayenne pepper.
  7. 7 Enjoy!

By John Mitzewich

French Chocolate Mousse with Orange

French Chocolate Mousse with Orange

4.1

Prep
20 min
Cook
10 min
Total
390 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Grind orange zest using a mortar and pestle until it forms a smooth paste.
  2. 2 Combine chocolate, coffee, and orange zest in the top of a double boiler over simmering water. Stir frequently, scraping down the sides with a rubber spatula to avoid scorching, until chocolate is melted, about 5 minutes. Stir until smooth and remove from heat. Allow to cool slightly
  3. 3 Beat egg whites and salt in a glass, metal, or ceramic bowl until stiff peaks form (see Editor's Note).
  4. 4 Add egg yolks to the slightly cooled chocolate mixture and stir until well combined. Pour over egg whites. Carefully fold together using a spatula until just combined.
  5. 5 Pour mixture into 10 small dessert glasses or 1 large serving dish. Refrigerate at least 6 hours to overnight.

By chatoune

French Pastry Pie Crust

French Pastry Pie Crust

4.8

Prep
Cook
Total

Instructions

  1. 1 In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, salt, and sugar. Mix well, then cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse meal.
  2. 2 In a small bowl, combine egg, vinegar, and 4 tablespoons of water. Whisk together, then add gradually to flour mixture, stirring with a fork. Mix until dough forms a ball. Add one more tablespoon of water if necessary.
  3. 3 Allow dough to rest in refrigerator 10 minutes before rolling out.

By TJ kun

Raspberry Pain au Chocolat (Raspberry Chocolate Croissants)

Raspberry Pain au Chocolat (Raspberry Chocolate Croissants)

4.6

Prep
20 min
Cook
20 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  2. 2 Unfold puff pastry sheets on a lightly floured surface; cut each sheet into thirds along fold lines. Roll out each dough strip to about 16 inches long; cut strips into thirds.
  3. 3 Spread about 1 teaspoon hazelnut spread onto one half of 1 rectangle to within ½ inch of edge. Spread about ½ teaspoon raspberry jam over hazelnut spread. Brush edges with egg; fold over other side to enclose the filling. Press edges firmly to seal. Repeat with remaining rectangles, hazelnut spread, and jam. Cut 5 slits across top of each pastry using a sharp knife; place onto baking sheets, spaced 2 inches apart.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, 18 minutes. Transfer to wire racks to cool, then dust with confectioners' sugar.

By allison125

Deep Fried Camembert with Raspberry Sauce

Deep Fried Camembert with Raspberry Sauce

4.6

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Cut chilled cheese in 6 equal wedges. In a shallow bowl, beat egg. On a sheet of wax paper, mix bread crumbs and sesame seeds.
  2. 2 Dip each cheese wedge in egg and turn to coat. Roll cheese in crumb mixture to coat. (If preparing ahead, cover and refrigerate now until ready to cook.)
  3. 3 In a heavy saucepan, heat about 2 inches of oil to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) or until a 1-inch bread cube turns golden brown on all sides. Fry cheese until golden. Drain on paper towels.
  4. 4 Melt raspberry preserves for dipping sauce.

By Jennifer Romasco

Crêpes

Crêpes

4.8

Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
75 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine milk, flour, eggs, 1 1/2 teaspoons oil, and salt in a blender; process until smooth. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.
  2. 2 Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and brush with remaining oil. Pour 1/8 of the crêpe batter (about 1/4 cup) into the pan; tilt the pan until batter coats the entire surface. Cook until golden brown, 1 to 2 minutes per side, then remove to a plate. Repeat to cook remaining crêpes.

By Erin Nesbit

Basic Crêpes

Basic Crêpes

4.8

Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Whisk eggs, milk, water, and salt together in a large mixing bowl. Add flour and melted butter; whisk vigorously until batter is smooth and pourable.
  2. 2 Heat a lightly oiled griddle or frying pan over medium-high heat. Pour or scoop the batter onto the pan, using approximately 1/4 cup for each crêpe. Tilt the pan with a circular motion so that the batter coats the surface evenly.
  3. 3 Cook until the top of the crêpe is no longer wet and the bottom has turned light brown, 1 to 2 minutes. Run a spatula around the edge of the skillet to loosen the crêpe; flip and cook until the other side has turned light brown, about 1 minute more.
  4. 4 Serve hot. Enjoy!

By JENNYC819

Simple Croque Madame

Simple Croque Madame

3.9

Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Melt the butter in a heavy saucepan over medium heat. Mix in the cheese once it is melted. Dip each slice of bread into the melted cheese, coating both sides.
  2. 2 Heat a skillet over medium heat. Place one slice of bread into the skillet and top with 2 slices of ham. Place the second piece of bread on top. Fry until golden on each side, then remove from the skillet and set aside.
  3. 3 Fry the egg in the hot skillet to your liking: easy, medium, or well done. Place the fried egg on top of the sandwich and serve.

By Jennifer James

Cream Puff Shells

Cream Puff Shells

4.6

Prep
20 min
Cook
40 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). In medium saucepan, combine shortening, salt and boiling water and heat until entire mixture boils. Reduce heat, add flour all at once and stir vigorously until mixture forms a ball. Remove from heat and add eggs, one at a time, beating thoroughly after each addition. Continue beating until mixture is thick and shiny and breaks from spoon.
  2. 2 Pipe or spoon onto ungreased cookie sheet and bake 20 minutes, reduce heat to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and bake 20 minutes more, or until golden and sound hollow when tapped. Cool and fill.

By GINGER P

Oeufs Cocottes au Saumon (Baked Eggs with Smoked Salmon)

Oeufs Cocottes au Saumon (Baked Eggs with Smoked Salmon)

4.7

Prep
5 min
Cook
12 min
Total
17 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  2. 2 Fill a small ramekin a third of the way with heavy cream. Add smoked salmon strips and egg white. Season with salt and pepper. Place ramekin into a casserole dish and pour enough boiling water into the casserole dish so it reaches about halfway up the ramekin.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until egg white is just set, about 10 minutes.
  4. 4 Remove casserole dish from the oven and carefully slide egg yolk into ramekin. Sprinkle with dill and bake until egg yolk is hot but still runny, 1 to 2 minutes.

By stella

Bugnes Moelleuses (French Doughnuts)

Bugnes Moelleuses (French Doughnuts)

5.0

Prep
30 min
Cook
10 min
Total
175 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Mix together water and yeast in a small bowl. Let stand until foamy, about 15 minutes.
  2. 2 Combine flour, eggs, butter, 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar, and lemon zest in a large bowl. Pour in yeast mixture. Knead by hand until dough comes together. Cover the bowl with a dish towel and let dough rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 2 hours.
  3. 3 Roll out dough into a large rectangle on a lightly floured work surface. Cut out diamond-shaped doughnuts using a small pastry wheel cutter. Brush off excess flour.
  4. 4 Heat oil in a deep saucepan or wok over medium-high heat. Cook doughnuts in batches in hot oil until golden brown, about 1 minute per side. Drain on a paper towel-lined platter.

By Maybe

Omelet in a Bag

Omelet in a Bag

4.5

Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Crack eggs into a large resealable freezer bag. Press out most of the air, and seal. Shake or squeeze to beat the eggs.
  3. 3 Open the bag, and add ham, Cheddar, tomato, mushrooms, onion, bell pepper, and salsa. Squeeze out as much of the air as you can and seal the bag again.
  4. 4 Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Place the bag (up to 8 bags at a time) into the boiling water. Cook for exactly 13 minutes.
  5. 5 Open the bag, and let the omelet roll out onto a plate. The omelet should roll out easily.

By Mary Ann Lackey

Dessert Crêpes

Dessert Crêpes

4.8

Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Whisk together eggs, milk, flour, melted butter, sugar, and salt in a large bowl until smooth.
  3. 3 Heat a medium skillet or crêpe pan over medium heat. Grease the pan with a small amount of butter or oil applied with a brush or paper towel.
  4. 4 Using a serving spoon or small ladle, spoon about 3 tablespoons crêpe batter onto the hot pan, tilting the pan to evenly coat the bottom surface.
  5. 5 Cook until golden brown, 1 to 2 minutes per side.
  6. 6 Serve warm and enjoy!

By Ann

Cinnamon-Accented French Toast

Cinnamon-Accented French Toast

4.6

Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Mix beaten eggs, sugar, milk, cinnamon, and salt together in a large, shallow bowl. Dip bread slices into egg mixture to coat.
  2. 2 Spray a skillet with cooking spray and heat over medium heat. Working in batches, cook bread in the hot skillet until browned, 2 to 3 minutes per side.

By grumpybutt

Orange-Anise Crepes

Orange-Anise Crepes

3.6

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
500 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Beat together the eggs, milk, orange juice, anise, and flour until smooth. Refrigerate overnight.
  2. 2 To cook the crepes, melt a little butter in a heavy skillet over medium heat; brush the butter evenly over the pan. Pour in 1/4 cup of the batter, tilt the pan to distribute the batter evenly. Cook until the batter begins to firm up and bubble, when lightly browned, flip over, and continue cooking until browned on the other side, about 4 minutes total. Repeat with remaining batter. To serve, sprinkle crepes with sugar.

By Karen Gallinetti

Deep Fried Brie

Deep Fried Brie

4.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
5 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a small bowl, whisk the egg with some salt and pepper using a fork. Place the bread crumbs in a separate bowl. Dip the cubes of Brie into the egg, then roll in breadcrumbs until evenly coated and well covered. Place the cheese cubes on a tray, and refrigerate for about 20 minutes, to firm up.
  2. 2 Heat oil in deep-fryer or heavy saucepan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Fry the cheese cubes for 3 to 5 minutes, until deep golden brown. Remove with a slotted spoon, and drain on paper towels. Serve warm with cranberry sauce for dipping. You can also make these before your guests arrive, and keep them in a warm oven.

By CHRISTINA KANDIL

Baked Brie en Croute

Baked Brie en Croute

4.8

Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. 2 Whisk egg and water together to make egg wash.
  3. 3 Roll out puff pastry gently to a 14-inch square. Trim corners with a knife or pizza cutter to make a circle. Spread apricot preserves over the pastry, leaving a 1-inch margin around the edge. Sprinkle cranberries and almonds over the pastry, and place Brie cheese in the center.
  4. 4 Brush the edges of the pastry with some of the egg wash. Fold top and bottom of pastry over the dough; trim 2 inches off each edge. Fold remaining pastry on top to cover the Brie cheese completely. Press the seams with your fingers to seal. Remove any excess apricot preserves that leaks out.
  5. 5 Transfer wrapped cheese, seam-side down, to baking sheet. Brush top with egg wash.
  6. 6 Bake in the preheated oven until top is golden brown, about 20 minutes. Let stand before serving, about 30 minutes.

By Mrs Sarah

Maple Syrup Sugar Pie

Maple Syrup Sugar Pie

4.8

Prep
20 min
Cook
45 min
Total
365 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Chop vegetable shortening into flour in a bowl with a pastry cutter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Whisk 1 egg with cold water and vinegar in a measuring cup. Use your fingers to make a well in the center of the flour mixture and pour about half the egg mixture into the well; mix the liquid ingredients into the flour mixture. Mix remaining half of egg mixture into dough, stirring just until combined.
  3. 3 Roll dough into an 10-inch circle on a floured work surface and fit the pie crust into the bottom of an 8-inch pie dish. Trim and flute the edges of the crust.
  4. 4 Whisk maple syrup, 2 eggs, sweetened condensed milk, and brown sugar together in a bowl until brown sugar has dissolved. Pour filling into crust.
  5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until the filling is set and small spots of sugary crust form on top of the filling, about 45 minutes. Chill until cold and firm, 5 to 6 hours, before serving.

By CAIROTAIVA

Tarte au Camembert (French Cheese Tart)

Tarte au Camembert (French Cheese Tart)

5.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
25 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  2. 2 Beat eggs in a medium bowl; add heavy cream, green onions, salt, and pepper and mix well. Pour into the crust.
  3. 3 Slice Camembert thinly and add to the filling. Place tart on a baking sheet.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until crust is golden and cheese is melted and a bit crunchy, about 25 minutes. Serve immediately.

By RoseKitty8

Madeleines

Madeleines

4.6

Prep
20 min
Cook
10 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease and flour 24 3-inch madeleine molds.
  2. 2 Beat eggs, vanilla, and lemon zest in a medium bowl with an electric mixer on high speed for 5 minutes. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar. Beat for 5 to 7 minutes or until thick and satiny.
  3. 3 Sift together flour and baking powder. Sift 1/4 of the flour mixture over the egg mixture, gently fold in. Fold in the remaining flour by fourths. Then fold in the melted and cooled butter. Spoon batter into the prepared molds, filling 3/4 full.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until the edges are golden and the tops spring back, 10 to 12 minutes. Cool in molds on a rack for 1 minute. Loosen cookies with a knife. Invert cookies onto a rack and cool.
  5. 5 Sift confectioners' sugar over the tops or melt semi-sweet chocolate chips and dip the tips in the chocolate. Store in an airtight container.

By Jenn Hall