French

The standard French-style crepe is not dairy-free nor gluten free. Mostly use these for desert type crepes.  For savory crepes, prefer the buckwheat galette alternative which can be dairy-free and gluten free.  Basic recipe from Allrecipes.com.  Usually make a half recipe.  Use 1/2 C of milk and skip the water.  Also add up to a Tbs of sugar. Makes about 3 10" crepes, enough for the two of us for one desert.

When the local grocery store is selling chicken thighs for $0.97/lb, it's time for Coq au Vin. Julia Childs is famous for this, but we prefer the NY Times version, with some modifications. Don't use the brandy and don't mess with the toast bit.  Not needed. Most expensive component can be the vin. It has to be tasty on it's own. Fortunately, Barefoot Cabernet or Pinot Noir works great and comes in at a little less than $6/bottle, which is good cuz it uses essentially the whole bottle. Worth it.

Original article is for pork chops. Also works nicely for tenderloin. Usual way to go about this is to rub the pork with the salt/pepper mix. Sear the pork in very hot cast iron skillet with generous avocado oil. Cool it slightly and cut a tenderloin in half. Place all the pork into a ziplock bag and immerse in a sous vide at 140 F for 1-2 hrs. Then remove the pork and reserve the juices. Let the pork dry or pat it dry.  Dust it again with more of the salt/pepper rub.

The preferred recipe is a 66% hydration and soft crust.

• 300 gm unbleached all purpose flour
• 200 gm water
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp yeast

All ingredients into a bread machine and processed on the dough setting.  Takes 1.5 hrs and constitutes the first rise.  Then:

From Simplyrecipes.com we have French Dip sandwiches.  As they mention, cooking a full day renders inexpensive round roast into something that resembles deli beef when sliced thin.  Makes fantastic sandwiches.  Paired with fresh baguettes and a mayonnaise-horse radish spread to go with the recommended cheese and onions, these become even better. Swiss cheese is preferred over the suggested provolone.