An absinthe cocktail in the French style made with a sugar cube and absinthe spoon. Mild, sweet, and light with the main flavor of anise

Meat, mashed potatoes, and herbs rolled into balls and fried. What’s not to like?

Wonderfully complex sweet wine with overtones of apple and lemon and a floral note from the orange flower water. The leftover fruit is a great bonus snack

The medicinal flavor of the Chartreuse is tempered by the sweetness of the jelly and the peach, but that paired with the texture of gelatin makes this more of a centerpiece in my opinion

A palate cleanser or boozy upscale dessert, this sorbet-like frozen concoction is citrusy, Champagne-y, and very good

Sirloin steak with a simple and delicious glaze and a tangy, flavorful béarnaise sauce

Soft, buttery potatoes that are absolutely delicious. They take a bit of time to make, but are simple and so good

Escoffier’s Chicken Lyonnaise is so complex and delicious. It’s savory and dark with a very gentle sweetness

Seared and boiled boar with a lovely sauce that is like a fancy barbecue sauce: more spices, not as sweet, and absolutely delicious

Tart, sweet lemonade with a little bit of orange to balance the lemon

Vanilla ice cream topped with peaches, fresh raspberry puree, and slivered almonds. Delicious and perfect for summer

Sour cherry jelly that’s softer than modern jellies. Not super sweet, it tastes like the essence of cherries