Monthly Archives: September 2017

Purée de fenouil

Posted on September 29, 2017 by Meg

When the days draw shorter, a warming dish like finocchio purée provides comfort. Yet it is not one of your heavy comfort foods. Light, with a delicate flavor, this purée marries well with all sorts of autumn dishes — meat, … Continue reading →

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Sauté d’agneau

Posted on September 15, 2017 by Meg

Sauté d’agneau is one of those great French classics that used to feature frequently on bistro menus, especially when the weather turned cool. These days this succulent lamb dish is harder to find in Paris restaurants, where current culinary fashion … Continue reading →

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Omelette basquaise

Posted on September 1, 2017 by Meg

This tangy omelet hails from the French Basque country and is filled with the regional veggie dish known as piperade, a mixture of green peppers, tomatoes, onion, garlic and pepper slowly sautéed in olive oil until it reaches aromatic, spicy … Continue reading →

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