French Food at Home

Season 1

Celebrates everyday French food as one of the great culinary touchstones of our time. Invites you to share in a lifestyle that brings the magic of French food home.

Where to Watch Season 1

26 Episodes

  • Dinner So Chic
    E1
    Dinner So ChicWhen hosting a dinner party you want things to look amazing but you don't want to have to spend all day in the kitchen to do so, truth is you don't have to! Laura prepares a chic and speedy menu with Marvelous Dipping Mayonnaise, Grilled Asparagus, Rosy Pink Salmon in a Bright Sauce and Mocha Chocolate Cake.
  • Charcuterie Inspiration
    E2
    Charcuterie InspirationAmong the many great French food shops are the Charcuteries. With a variety of prepared meats Laura creates Old-fashioned Sausage and Lentils, Slow-cooked Rillettes, Toasty Croque Monsieur and Sausage wrapped in an Herbed Crust that will leave your mouth watering.
  • French Food For Kids
    E3
    French Food For KidsLaura prepares a kid-friendly menu of Homemade Crepes with Sweet Apple Filling, Yogurt Cake soaked in Orange Syrup, Creamy Vache Qui Rit Soup and a Velvety Green Pea Flan, guaranteed to get any kids attention, even those young at heart.
  • Spring Flavours
    E4
    Spring FlavoursWith her Italian teacher coming for dinner, Laura prepares a refreshing spring menu that is sure to score her an "A" with; Warm Dandelion Salad, Earthy Mushroom Raviolis, Sweet Baked Rhubarb and Crisp chewy Meringues.
  • French Holiday Dinner
    E5
    French Holiday DinnerLaura shows some delicious alternative options for your next holiday dinner with; Roasted Cornish Hens, Sautéed Brussels Sprouts Leaves, Grated Potato Cake, Citrus Squash Tart and a special after dinner treat; Orange Coffee Liquor.
  • First Courses
    E6
    First CoursesFirst Courses act as sort of a speed bump before a main, encouraging you to relax and slow down a bit. Laura demonstrates with first courses that are designed to do just that; Crispy Courgette Fritters, Soothing Chick Pea Soup, Speedy Salt and Pepper Shrimp and Silky Parmesan Flan.
  • Dinner Outdoors
    E7
    Dinner OutdoorsWith friends coming for dinner Laura prepares a menu that’s great for the outdoors; Sweet and Salty Ham and Melon, Juicy Chicken in a Salt-baked Crust, Colourful Vegetable Tian and Cool Pink Grapefruit Sorbet with Lavendar Sables.
  • Chateau Memories
    E8
    Chateau MemoriesLaura re-creates a few of her chateau favorites; Spring Vegetable Ragout, Chicken Sauté with Rosemary and Thyme and a Savarin soaked in Syrup and topped with Strawberries and Cream.
  • Fish Forever
    E9
    Fish ForeverThere are so many varieties of fish and seafood the recipes are endless. Laura prepares an aromatic Fish Stew, Tuna in a Poppy Seed Crust, Mussels steamed in Wine Sauce and a Summer Salmon Tartar that are sure to make you crave fish everyday of the week.
  • Classic Bistro Desserts
    E10
    Classic Bistro DessertsThe French pride themselves on being able to take the same ingredients and use them over and over and never make the same thing twice. Inspired by desserts Laura makes Nougat Glace, Crème Caramel and Crème Anglaise with Isles Flottantes; a few classics made of just eggs, cream and sugar.
  • French Food Fast
    E11
    French Food FastLaura makes a few super speedy dishes; Sole Meuniere, Steak Au Poivre, Raspberry Duck and Caper Chops, proving that even when you don’t have the time you can still create a dinner that not only looks good, but is good for you.
  • Breakfast Abroad
    E12
    Breakfast AbroadLaura invites you to experience breakfast in France without leaving the kitchen. On the menu; warm flaky Brioche, Spiced bread, Homemade Apricot Preserve, a cup of Café Crème and Granola; like you’ve never seen it before.
  • Country Dinner
    E13
    Country DinnerLaura makes dinner for two tired friends who stop by after a day of hiking. A hearty menu of Beef and Carrots, Leeks with Vinaigrette, Anchovy Toasts and Walnut Financiers has them back on their feet in no time.
  • Mediterranean Flavours
    E14
    Mediterranean FlavoursInspired by the region of Provence, Laura introduces two picky friends to the Mediterranean flavours of Sautéed Artichokes, Squid with Olives and Tomatoes, Warm Herbed Baguette and Orange Flower Fritters.
  • Comfort Food
    E15
    Comfort FoodFall flavours inspire a comforting menu for two homesick Ex-Pats. Laura makes Smoky Squash Soup, White Beans with Aromatics, Pork Roast with Rosemary, Honey and Quatre-Epices and Greco-Norman Apples.
  • Served Family Style
    E16
    Served Family StyleLa Rentree in France signifies the end of summer and it can be hectic and tiresome for kids and parents alike. When a busy soccer mom and her son stop by after practice Laura presents them with an energy-boosting menu of Meat Stuffed Tomatoes, Green Soup, Aubergine Ruffles and the Best Rice Pudding Ever.
  • Béchamel and Beyond
    E17
    Béchamel and BeyondLaura makes a simple béchamel sauce and uses it as the base and star ingredient for Pink Chard Gratin, Vegetable Soufflé, Seafood Pizza and Oh-so Creamy Macaroni and Cheese.
  • Cheese 101
    E18
    Cheese 101Laura explores the world of French cheeses and the many categories as she makes tangy Blue Cheese Pasta, Parmesan Tuiles, Marinated Chevre and a few simple cheese platters; complete with instructions of how to serve them and…how to eat them.
  • Chocolate Obsession
    E19
    Chocolate ObsessionRemember that old rule about everything being in moderation? Well forget it! With a completely decadent menu of Chocolate Cream Pots, Chocolate Pavement with Macadamia Nuts and Candied Ginger, Chocolate Mousse and a true cup of Hot Chocolate, the only rule here is INDULGENCE!
  • Aromatic Inspiration
    E20
    Aromatic InspirationLaura is a firm believer that everything just tastes better with herbs! Demonstrating with a variety of aromatics Laura prepares Herb Crusted Leg of Lamb, Rosemary Poached Peaches, Orange-Glazed Tarragon Carrots and Cottage Cheese packed with Parsley and Chives.
  • Apero
    E21
    AperoThe French know how important it is to relax before a big meal, they even have a name for it, Apero. Laura makes Flaky Gougeres, Spicy Beet Bites, Tuna Mint Dip and Bacon and Olive Cake; all great ways to unwind before dinner.
  • Savoury Tarts
    E22
    Savoury TartsThere is a savoury French tart for every occasion; Spinach with Zaatar, Baby Endive Tarte Tartins, Tomato Tart and the Famous Quiche, all so easy and so good, you’ll want to throw a party just cause.
  • Eggs Anytime
    E23
    Eggs AnytimeEggs aren’t just for breakfast anymore and the French have over 100 ways to serve them. Laura prepares Eggs in Phyllo Pastry, Scrambled Eggs, Cocette Eggs and Mimosa Eggs, making eggs great for anytime of day.
  • Stand Alone Salads
    E24
    Stand Alone SaladsSalads are often thought of as side dishes, but in France they are a course served all on their own. Laura makes Warm Goat Cheese Salad, Endive with Beets and Walnuts, Fennel with Citrus Zests and Pinenuts and Summer Gazpacho Salad that will change the way you serve greens forever.
  • Sweet Tarts
    E25
    Sweet TartsSweet Tart recipes are part of every French woman’s cooking repertoire. Laura demonstrates with a few that are sure to become part of yours; Rough Apple Galette, Plum Tart Painted Purple, Strawberry Rhubarb and last but certainly not least, the Classic Lemon Tart.
  • The Perfect Potato
    E26
    The Perfect PotatoLaura shows the wondrous versatility of potatoes and the many varieties as she creates Rustic Country Potato Torte, Creamy Potato Gratin, Warm Potato Salad and everyone’s favourite - Frites!

 

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