Bisous and Brioche

Laura Bradbury is the author of six novels, a creative writing guide, and the bestselling Grape Series memoirs, which recount how she followed her heart and found l’amour in the Beaune region of France. Laura, her husband Franck, and their three daughters divide their time between Victoria, BC, and Villers-la-Faye in Burgundy where they own and manage three vacation properties. Learn more at laurabardbury.com. Rebecca Wellman is a photographer who has specialized in food and lifestyle photography, recipe development, and food styling since 2007. In 2017, Rebecca released First, We Brunch, a book of recipes and stories from Victoria’s best-loved breakfast joints. Rebecca lives in Victoria, BC. Visit her online at rebeccawellman.ca.

Introduction



Inside the French Pantry




A Primer on Ingredients

Seasonings

Dressings and Vinaigrettes

Stocks and Broths

Sauces

Pastry

A Guide to French Mealtimes



Goûter




Chocolate Biscuits with Mémé

Sunday Night Crêpes

Marie’s Lemon Madeleines

Chocolate in Baguette

Cannelés

Honey-Glazed Brioches



For Starters




Kir

Franck’s Cheese Gougères

Classic French Pissaladière

Celeriac Remoulade

Radishes with Butter and Salt

Germain Reunion Salad

New Year’s Oysters on the Shell with Green Apple Mignonette

Wedding French Onion Soup

Artichoke and Asparagus Tart

Potato Leek Soup

Salmon Rillettes

Michèle’s Tabbouleh

Marie’s French Tomato Tart

Endive and Apple Salad with Gruyère and Walnuts

Fresh Greens with Lardons and Fromage de Chèvre

Warm Beet Salad with Greens and Feta



The Main Event




Routier Tomates Farcies

Laura’s Snowstorm Leek and Goat Cheese Quiche

Potato and Mushroom Galette

Roasted Meuilley Cherry Tomatoes and Chicken

Salmon Papillote with Franck’s Asparagus

Beef Bourguignon with Homemade Egg Noodles

Coq au Vin with White Wine

Salade Niçoise

Mussels with Lemon and Shallots

Oeufs en Meurette with White Wine

Simple-ish Cassoulet

Rustic Lentil and Potato Stew

Bouillabaisse

Prune-Stuffed Pork with Prosciutto

Christmas Quiche

Creamy Dijon Chicken with Bacon and Spinach

Steak with Pepper Sauce

Braised Endives with Ham and Béchamel

The Cheese Platter



On the Side




French Bread

Roasted Green Veg with Lemon and Tarragon

Warm Lentils à la Lyonnaise

French Onion Rice Pilaf

Cauliflower Gratin with Garlic and Sage

Roasted Squash with Garlic

French Green Beans with Crispy Shallots

Maple-Dijon Roasted Carrots

Tian de Légumes

Gratin Dauphinois

White Beans with Garlic and Rosemary

Braised Baby Onions

Spinach Soufflé



The Sweet Finish




Mémé’s Chocolate Mousse

Peach and Raspberry Clafoutis

Rustic Cherry Galette

French Apple Cake

Marie’s Lemon Tart

Germain French Chocolate Cake

Pain d’Épices

Fig Sorbet

Poire Belle-Hélène

Lemon Mousse

Yogurt Cake



Acknowledgements

Index