French Recipes

French cuisine is the foundation of the Western culinary tradition. Its techniques. braising, emulsification, the mother sauces, the art of the tart. underpin almost everything we teach at Jackson Laurie School of Recipes. These are not museum pieces; they are living methods that produce some of the most satisfying food in the world.

Cooking French food in Florida requires some adaptation. The ingredients are different. Florida citrus, local herbs, Gulf seafood. but the techniques are universal. A bœuf bourguignon made with Florida-grown herbs and a good Burgundy tastes every bit as good as one made in Lyon. The recipes here are faithful to the French tradition while making the most of what Florida's seasons offer.