Yearly Archives: 2013

Sauté de veau

Posted on January 25, 2013 by Meg

Veal stewed gently in wine, infused with garlic, tomato and herbs, and served with a touch of cream — this supremely French invention is far from the stews of my childhood. I first tasted it in the 1970s at the … Continue reading →

Posted in 7. Meat Dishes | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

Sole meunière

Posted on January 22, 2013 by Meg

In her book My Life in France, Julia Child gives a rapturous account of her first encounter with French cuisine: sole meunière for lunch at a restaurant in Normandy. ‘The flesh of the sole was delicate, with a light but … Continue reading →

Posted in 5. Fish and Shellfish | Tagged , , | 1 Comment

Soupe à l’oignon gratinée

Posted on January 18, 2013 by Meg

Just how French is French onion soup? It clearly originated here in France, and became famous as a midnight snack at the huge Les Halles market in central Paris until the Baltard Pavilions were torn down in 1971 to make … Continue reading →

Posted in 2. Soups | Tagged , , | 2 Comments

Assiette de crudités

Posted on January 15, 2013 by Meg

Let’s get one thing straight right from the start: there is nothing crude about crudités. This lovely fresh vegetable plate — my all-time favorite starter — is the dish I most long for whenever I’m away from France for a … Continue reading →

Posted in 1. Starters, 3. Salads | Tagged , , , , | 2 Comments

Risotto à la trévise

Posted on January 11, 2013 by Meg

When I first tasted risotto al radicchio I was dining alone in Venice and chose it almost at random from a menu with many other dishes that were unknown to me. Bitter red salad with rice? Why not, I thought, … Continue reading →

Posted in 9. Pasta, Rice, Grains | Tagged , , , | 3 Comments

Courge butternut rôtie aux pignons

Posted on January 8, 2013 by Meg

Butternut squash is a relative newcomer to Paris. When I moved here in the 1970s I encountered it rarely, if ever. But now it has acquired star power at some of the finest tables in town. I tasted it most … Continue reading →

Posted in 8. Vegetables | Tagged , , , , | 4 Comments