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Saumon grillé, crème d’aneth
A popular dish in Paris bistros these days is saumon à l’aneth — salmon with a sauce of cream and fresh dill. The salmon is generally served steamed or poached. In this version, the salmon is instead pan-seared for a … Continue reading
Posted in 5. Fish and Shellfish
Tagged aneth, cream, dill, maison plisson, recipe, salmon, saumon
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Fromage fort
Fromage fort translates literally as ‘strong cheese’, but — in a country known for its many strong cheeses — that does not begin to convey the pungency of this spread of aged cheeses, garlic and eau-de-vie. It could more rightly … Continue reading
Posted in 4a. Savory Tarts and Tartines
Tagged cheese spread, fromage fort, la tartine, recipe, strong cheese
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Soupe aux asperges
How to turn a simple soup into a festive occasion? Add a spoonful of fish roe and a smattering of fresh herbs. I first encountered roe on soup at my favorite neighborhood bistro, Le Repaire de Cartouche. They served cauliflower … Continue reading
Posted in 2. Soups
Tagged asparagus soup, french school reform, oeufs de truite, recipe, soupe aux asperges, trout roe
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Meringues aux fruits des bois
What do the French mean, exactly, by fruits des bois? ‘Fruits of the forest’, yes, but then? Originally the term meant wild berries, but today it encompasses strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, blackberries and perhaps the occasional red or black currant — … Continue reading
Posted in Desserts
Tagged blueberries, dessert, fruits des bois, meringue, raspberries, recipe, strawberries
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Spaghettis à l’ail et huile d’olive
Did Marco Polo really introduce spaghetti to Italy when he returned from China in 1295? Apparently not. This ancient food — noodles, in one form or another — existed in China for millennia before the intrepid Italian adventurer arrived there, … Continue reading
Posted in 9. Pasta, Rice, Grains
Tagged garlic, marco polo, olive oil, parsley, recipe, spaghetti, thomas jefferson, vegan
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