Yearly Archives: 2013

Omelette aux cèpes

Posted on September 3, 2013 by Meg

One can make a fine omelet with any kind of mushrooms, but the combination of eggs with porcinis — cèpes in French — is out of this world. Which is why so many French food lovers go into the forests … Continue reading →

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Crumble d’été aux prunes, pêches et cassis

Posted on August 30, 2013 by Meg

We are heading into the home stretch toward the first anniversary of this French culinary site, and as it turns out the most popular category of recipes is desserts. So it seems fitting that I should offer you one of … Continue reading →

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Salade estivale

Posted on August 27, 2013 by Meg

I had a little contest on my culinary Facebook page last week. I asked followers  to choose among three great summer dishes — and the winner got posted on Friday, petits farcis. At the time the weather was glorious, but … Continue reading →

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Petits farcis

Posted on August 22, 2013 by Meg

One of my favorite dishes from Provence is petits farcis — small pieces of zucchini, eggplant and tomatoes stuffed with tiny herb-flavored meatballs. Sweet red peppers are often included, but it’s more difficult to get the shape right. When midsummer … Continue reading →

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Haricots verts aux noix en salade

Posted on August 16, 2013 by Meg

Fresh beans with walnuts, garlic and cilantro — if you have ever tasted this superb combination of flavors, you’ll probably always remember it. And you might even know that it’s one of the signature tastes of the former Soviet republic … Continue reading →

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Saltimbocca à la romaine

Posted on August 8, 2013 by Meg

For the many years I’ve been making this Roman dish of veal and proscuitto rolled up tightly with garlic and fresh herbs, I’ve always assumed it took its name from the shape of the rolls when they’re sliced after cooking. … Continue reading →

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Grand aïoli

Posted on August 2, 2013 by Meg

When hot weather strikes, no matter where I may be in France, my thoughts turn to Provence. I spent the summer there when I was 19, and fell deeply and irremediably in love with the place. The packed red earth, … Continue reading →

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Salade de tomates aux herbes

Posted on July 26, 2013 by Meg

Now that tomatoes are coming into season, it’s the perfect time of year for serving them as a bright salad liberally sprinkled with fresh herbs. The result is a lovely starter or side dish to a summer meal. And one … Continue reading →

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Tarte aux groseilles et cassis

Posted on July 19, 2013 by Meg

Here’s a treat for summer: a luscious tart made from berries that only come around at this time of year. Variations are many. My favorite version is with red and black currants, and I’m lucky enough to have a garden … Continue reading →

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Poulet au pastis

Posted on July 11, 2013 by Meg

Take a trip to Provence with this intensely aromatic dish of chicken with tomatoes, fennel, thyme and especially garlic and pastis, the anise-flavored apéritif of southern France. Just the aromas emanating from the kitchen conjure up fields of lavendar and … Continue reading →

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