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Forest-style vol-au-vent, fresh salad and red fruit crepes

Recipe by La Cuisine de Lynoucha

A complete meal inspired by the La Cuisine de Lynoucha channel: vol-au-vent filled with a creamy mushroom and chicken filling, served with a crunchy smoked salmon salad, and finished with light crepes topped with a red fruit compote and mascarpone cream. Ideal for a convivial French dinner.

MediumFrenchServes 4

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Source Video
1h 34m
Prep
58m
Cook
18m
Cleanup
2h 50m
Total

Cost Breakdown

Total cost:$30.98
Per serving:$7.75

Critical Success Points

  • Sauté the shallots and garlic until translucent before adding the mushrooms.
  • Let the mushrooms release moisture over high heat to avoid excess water.
  • Cook the filling until thickened with cornstarch for a silky texture.
  • Gratinate the vol‑au‑vent until the cheese is nicely golden.
  • Let the crepe batter rest for 1 h in the fridge for better texture.

Safety Warnings

  • Be careful of hot oil splatters when cooking the filling.
  • Use a sharp knife to avoid cuts.
  • Let the compote cool slightly before blending to avoid burns.

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