Author Archives: Meg

Cassoulet

Posted on December 6, 2024 by Meg

Cassoulet, one of France’s most popular dishes, is a specialty of the southwest Languedoc region. Dried white beans are simmered to tenderness, infused with garlic and baked in a slow oven with various meats — sausages, bacon, duck or goose … Continue reading →

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Choux de Bruxelles à la française

Posted on November 21, 2024 by Meg

With Thanksgiving arriving and Christmas not far behind, this may be a good time to try your hand at Brussels sprouts, French style. This savory dish — in which the sprouts are halved and sautéd with bacon, with carrots, with … Continue reading →

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Soupe aux lentilles corail

Posted on November 8, 2024 by Meg

An earthy soup of red lentils with coconut milk will brighten your table in these dreary days of November. In Paris, where’s its been gray and cold for weeks, we actually had November in October and now we’re having December … Continue reading →

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Quiche aux poireaux

Posted on October 25, 2024 by Meg

A quiche brings out the best in the humble leek. Sautéd in butter to tenderness, bathed in a mixture of eggs, milk, cream and a dash of nutmeg, piled into a savory crust and topped with grated cheese, the leek … Continue reading →

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Gratin de légumes

Posted on October 11, 2024 by Meg

The beauty of a vegetable gratin is that it can be made with virtually any veggies you wish. I made a gratin of potatoes, carrots, leeks and baby spinach last month when the gray, rainy weather set in after our … Continue reading →

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Salade de hareng fumé

Posted on September 27, 2024 by Meg

This zingy smoked herring salad proved a winner when I was asked to cook for 50 people at a party in Normandy in late August. It was meant to be served on the night of the party as part of … Continue reading →

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Fusilli aux brocolis et saucisses

Posted on September 13, 2024 by Meg

Pasta with broccoli, sausage, olive oil and red pepper flakes is a family favorite that I tend to make when cooler weather sets in — which has suddenly happened in Paris after a couple of warm months that went by … Continue reading →

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Omelette au fromage

Posted on August 29, 2024 by Meg

This fluffy cheese omelet, a classic of French cuisine, is the last thing I expected to write about when I returned from Provence last week. I’d picked up three new recipes, including one for a fabulous garlic spread that is … Continue reading →

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Poisson brésilien au lait de coco

Posted on July 19, 2024 by Meg

This dish of fish in a tomato-coconut-lime sauce hails from Brazil, where it is known as moqueca. I discovered it at the home of a friend in the English countryside, and found it so wonderful that I had to share … Continue reading →

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Salade aubergine-tomate-poivron

Posted on July 5, 2024 by Meg

This summery salad of roasted eggplant with tomatoes and sweet red pepper is a versatile dish that may be served as a starter, as a side dish, as part of a mezze spread or as the star of a vegetarian … Continue reading →

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