Learn French by cooking: quiche lorraine

Learn French by cooking: quiche lorraine

There’s nothing like a good recipe to combine pleasure and learning! Today, let’s dive into the world of French gastronomy with an emblematic recipe: quiche lorraine. This classic French dish is not only delicious, it also offers an ideal opportunity to enrich your vocabulary and improve your language skills.

Why learn French by cooking?

Cooking is an immersive experience that stimulates all your senses. While cooking :

• You’ll learn concrete vocabulary: ingredients (cream, bacon, nutmeg), utensils (rolling pin, pie tin) and actions (kneading, spreading, baking).
• You develop your listening skills by following instructions in French.
• Immerse yourself in French culture by preparing a regional dish.

Cooking is a fun and memorable way to learn. And what better way than with a quiche lorraine?

Quiche Lorraine recipe

Ingredients (serves 4 to 6):

• 1 shortcrust pastry
• 200 g smoked bacon
• 3 eggs
• 20 cl fresh cream
• 20 cl milk
• 1 pinch nutmeg
• Salt and pepper
• 50 g grated cheese (optional, for a revisited version)

Instructions :

1. Preheat oven to 180°C (gas mark 6).
2. Prepare the dough To start with: roll out the shortcrust pastry in a tart tin. Prick the bottom with a fork.
3. Brown the bacon In a frying pan, brown them for a few minutes without adding any fat. Set aside.
4. Prepare the unit In a bowl, beat the eggs with the cream and milk. Add a pinch of nutmeg, salt and pepper.
5. Assemble Spread the bacon over the tart base, then pour the egg-cream mixture over it. Add grated cheese if desired.
6. Place in the oven Bake for 30-35 minutes until golden brown.
7. Serve Enjoy warm or hot with a green salad.

Learn culinary vocabulary

Here are a few words and expressions to keep in mind:

• Spread To flatten dough with a rolling pin.
• Appliance liquid mixture used to make a quiche or tart.
• Pinch To press the edges of the dough together to seal them.
• Place in oven Place in the oven.

To take it a step further, create a vocabulary notebook and jot down these and other words you come across in your recipes.

Why is quiche lorraine so emblematic?

Originally from Lorraine, this recipe has become a classic of French gastronomy. Its simplicity and authentic flavors make it a dish appreciated the world over. Preparing a quiche lorraine also means discovering a piece of French culinary history.

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