Author Archives: Meg

Cornichons, style maison

Posted on September 19, 2025 by Meg

It’s the tail end of summer, so let’s make pickles! Not the tiny, vinegary French kind, but home-style dill pickles with an East European flavor. I am dedicating this post to my Ukrainian friend Valya, who returned to Kyiv this … Continue reading →

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Crumble mûre-nectarine

Posted on September 5, 2025 by Meg

It’s blackberry season and, when down in Provence last week, I couldn’t resist the temptation to make a blackberry-nectarine crumble. The two fruits married beautifully. Blackberries on their own would have been difficult because Provence got hammered by extreme heat … Continue reading →

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Galettes de courgette

Posted on August 8, 2025 by Meg

Move over, potato pancakes. This lighter, summery version with zucchini is perfect in hot weather. The pancakes combine grated zucchini and potato with egg and plenty of herbs — mint is my favorite. Fried in olive oil until crispy and … Continue reading →

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Poulet grillé aux herbes

Posted on July 25, 2025 by Meg

Grilled chicken with rosemary and thyme is one of the delights of the summer season, particularly if you have access to a barbecue — but even if you don’t, as I experienced once again last weekend while staying at a … Continue reading →

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Tapenade verte

Posted on July 11, 2025 by Meg

The green olive spread from Provence known as tapenade verte is delightful at cocktail hour on warm summer evenings. Like its cousin, tapenade noire, it is usually served on toast, accompanied by a chilled dry rosé or white from the … Continue reading →

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Confiture d’abricots

Posted on June 26, 2025 by Meg

Forget everything you’ve ever heard about jam-making taking all day. It doesn’t! A few jars of apricot jam, for example, can be made in less than an hour, setting you up with a burst of summery flavor all year long. … Continue reading →

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Bo bun

Posted on June 13, 2025 by Meg

Bo bun, which originated in Vietnam and has taken Paris by storm, is an ultrafresh, healthy, flavor-packed bowlful of lemongrass beef, rice vermicelli, veggies, fresh herbs and peanuts, bathed in a tangy sauce. It is often topped with nems (mini … Continue reading →

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Tarte au fromage

Posted on May 30, 2025 by Meg

Making a French cheese tart is — dare I say it? — as easy as pie. And it can also be creative if you put your own imprint on this classic dish by combining the cheeses of your choice. Of … Continue reading →

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Oeufs Bénédict

Posted on April 11, 2025 by Meg

Is there a truly French version of eggs Benedict, or is this dish — which has taken Paris by storm — just a copy of the American original? The basic recipe of poached eggs, Canadian bacon, English muffin and hollandaise … Continue reading →

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Bar rôti, tian pommes de terre-fenouil

Posted on March 28, 2025 by Meg

Sea bass and finocchio marry well. In this combo from Provence, fillets of roasted sea bass are served with a tian of potatoes, finocchio, garlic and fresh thyme. But what, you may ask, is a tian? Well, it’s two things. … Continue reading →

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