Author Archives: Meg

Tourte épinards féta

Posted on November 8, 2019 by Meg

Tangy and delightfully crispy, the Mediterranean spinach-cheese pie known variously as spanakopita, borek or boureka is both fun and easy to make. In this version, cinnamon is added to the spinach-feta filling for a slightly exotic taste that seems to … Continue reading →

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Tarte aux figues

Posted on October 25, 2019 by Meg

Pretty as a picture. That’s what my daughter said when this tart of fresh figs set on vanilla-flavored cream came out of the oven the other day. She posted a photo on Instagram and got, like, a jillion likes (so … Continue reading →

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Pot au feu

Posted on October 11, 2019 by Meg

As cool, rainy weather set in the other day, I had a hankering for pot au feu. Ran out for the ingredients, came home to look up my recipe on this site — and was astounded to find it wasn’t … Continue reading →

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Anchoïade

Posted on September 27, 2019 by Meg

‘Cauchemar en cuisine’ is a popular French TV show starring a celebrity chef: it translates as ‘Nightmare in the kitchen’, which pretty much defines the situation over here for the last couple of weeks. In a word (well, two), no … Continue reading →

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Purée de courgettes au basilic

Posted on September 13, 2019 by Meg

If you’ve ever grown zucchini, you’ll know that it goes forth and multiplies at this time of year, producing an overabundance at farmers markets. You’ve made ratatouille throughout the summer, tried your hand at tian or fried zucchini with garlic, … Continue reading →

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Poulet harissa

Posted on August 30, 2019 by Meg

This dynamite dish of harissa-infused chicken, potatoes and leeks, topped with fresh herbs and a tangy yogurt sauce, is (full disclosure) not my original creation. I found it on the site of the uber food blogger David Lebovitz, who had … Continue reading →

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Soupe d’agneau aux herbes

Posted on August 16, 2019 by Meg

The subtle flavors of lamb, barley, carrots and gentle spices combine to make a soup that is both satisfying and light, perfect for taking the chill off now that cooler days are arriving at last. Topped with fresh cilantro and … Continue reading →

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Salade d’été aux figues

Posted on July 30, 2019 by Meg

There’s a wildness to the combined flavors of figs, garlic and mint that I find absolutely irresistible when fresh figs appear in farmers’ markets in midsummer. Add some tender leaves, olive oil and a spritz of balsamic vinegar, and you … Continue reading →

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Trilogie de coquillages persillés

Posted on July 24, 2019 by Meg

I discovered this dish at a beachside restaurant near Sète in the south of France, and found it so delicious that I asked the chef for the recipe. It is a trilogy of shellfish — mussels, clams and razor clams … Continue reading →

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La Cobb

Posted on June 28, 2019 by Meg

This classic American salad has taken Paris by storm in recent years, although the French have a way of doing things slightly differently. You will never see iceberg lettuce in a French Cobb, and instead of the traditional sweet dressing … Continue reading →

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