Join seasoned entertainer Beth Le Manach as she shows you how to entertain in style. Her recipes are elegant enough for entertaining and simple enough for a weeknight meal. Beth's cooking philosophy is "minimum effort, for maximum impact."
Beth shows how to create an easy moule-frites recipe based on her sister-in-law's classic French recipe.
MOULES A LA VIVIENNE + CHEATER FRITES!
(Serves 4)
MOULES:
2 1/2 pounds of fresh mussels
2 tbsp salted butter
1/4 cup parsley, minced (+1 tbsp for garnish)
1 cup white onion, ...
Beth shows how to create a summery tomato tart inspired by the flavors of the south of France.
BETH'S TOMATO TART PROVENCAL RECIPE
Makes (2) 14 x 5 rectangular tarts
INGREDIENTS:
For Pastry:
1 3/4 cups (210 g) flour
1 tsp (5 ml) salt
2 tsp (10 ml) dried thyme or fresh works too
10 tbs...
Learn how to master a classic summertime dessert; peach cobbler. Beth shares her foolproof recipe!
BETH'S PEACH COBBLER
Makes 4 mini cobblers or 1 large one made in a 9 x 13 shallow baking dish.
INGREDIENTS:
8 peaches, pitted and sliced (I leave the skins on, but feel free to remove them)...
Beth shares her favorite recipe for summer entertaining; grilled chicken chimichurri.
GRILLED CHICKEN CHIMICHURRI
Serves 6-8
INGREDIENTS:
8 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 cup (240 ml) red wine vinegar
1/2 cup (120 ml) grapeseed oil
3 tsp (45 ml) grain mustard
1 tbsp (15 ml) Worc...
Get out of your chicken rut with Beth's easy soy glazed roasted chicken! This recipe is simple enough to put together for a weeknight meal and elegant enough for a dinner party as well.
INGREDIENTS:
8 pieces of chicken
1 1/2 cups of soy sauce
1/2 cup water
1 tbsp Dijon mustard
2 tbsp swee...
Beth's foolproof tips for achieving perfectly roasted potatoes every single time!
INGREDIENTS:
1 1/2 lbs (680 g) of small Yukon gold or "Dutch Potatoes"
3 tbsp (45 ml) olive oil
1 tbsp (15 ml) fresh rosemary, minced
salt and pepper to taste
METHOD:
Preheat oven to 425F (218C).
TIP #...
Beth shares her sinister brownie bites! They're so good they are evil.
SALTED CARAMEL PECAN BITES
PEANUT BUTTER CHOCOLATE SWIRLS
CHOCOLATE CHUNK
Makes 5 dozen (in mini muffin tin)
INGREDIENTS:
12 oz. bittersweet chocolate
1 tbsp vanilla extract
3/4 cup of butter
3 eggs
1 cup of suga...
If you're planning a menu and looking for an elegant hors d'oeuvre, Beth has the perfect solution! Goat Cheese Tartelettes with Onion Jam are inexpensive, easy-to-make, and sure to add a special touch to any celebration.
GOAT CHEESE TARTLETTES WITH ONION JAM
Makes 24
INGREDIENTS:
4 oz (11...
Try this easy "make ahead" dessert that your guests will be talking about for weeks!
CARAMEL APPLE ICE CREAM CUPS
(Makes 12 Cups)
For the filling:
1/2 cup (75 g) raisins
1 tbsp (15 ml) bourbon whisky
2 1/2 cups (375 g) gala apples, peels on (diced into tiny cubes)
2 tbsp (25 g) sugar
...
Beth shares a festive first course inspired by her French in-laws. Classically served in a scallop shell, Coquilles St. Jacques is easy to make a day ahead and one of Beth's favorite appetizers for holiday entertaining.
COQUILLES ST. JACQUES
(Serves 6 as a first course)
INGREDIENTS:
1 p...
Beth shares her favorite appetizer idea for entertaining, a cheese board! Just "set it and forget it."
CHEESE BOARD
(Serves 8-10)
INGREDIENTS:
1 Runny Cheese: Wedge French Brie
1 Salty Cheese: Wedge Blue Cheese
1 Neutral Cheese: Log of Goat Cheese
1 Sweet Cheese: Wedge of Stilton with ...
