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Tomates farcies
Stuffed tomatoes are one of the glories of French country cooking. This is peasant food at its finest, and fillings differ considerably. The traditional recipe, which hails from Provence, uses sausage meat, often in combination with beef or veal, and … Continue reading
Soufflés aux framboises
If you’ve never experienced a raspberry soufflé, it’s like tasting warm, fluffy, raspberry-flavored air. Sweet, light and ephemeral. And the good news is that this elegant dessert is remarkably easy to make. I’m not an expert on dessert soufflés, but … Continue reading
Fusilli aux courgettes
A culinary delight on a recent trip to Italy was an innovative pairing of twisty pasta and zucchini. This dish — the creation of my friend Gisella, a superlative cook — is not as simple as it sounds. The zucchini … Continue reading
Posted in 9. Pasta, Rice, Grains
Tagged courgettes, pasta, pates, recette, recipe, zucchini
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Radis au beurre
A quintessentially French dish that comes into its own in springtime is radis au beurre, or radishes with butter and salt. This traditional bistro fare makes a great start to a meal. I often serve radis au beurre at cocktail … Continue reading
Poulet au paprika
This dish of chicken in a creamy paprika sauce came about as a result of current events. I thought I’d like to make something Ukrainian in honor of a besieged nation, and I also wanted to add to the poultry … Continue reading
Posted in 6. Poultry
Tagged chicken, paprika, poulet, recette, recipe, ukrainian cuisine
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Salade de concombre sichuanaise
I discovered this spicy peanut-topped cucumber salad just as Sichuan cuisine began making it big in Paris. It’s on the menu of Deux Fois Plus de Piment (‘Twice as Much Hot Pepper’), a small Sichuan joint in my neighborhood that … Continue reading
Posted in 3. Salads
Tagged cucumber salad, cuisine sichuanaise, recette, recipe, salade de concombre, sichuan cuisine, vegan
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Cabillaud au chorizo
The other day I decided to try to recreate a dish I vaguely remembered — cod with chickpeas, spinach and chorizo chips. It felt just right for a brisk, pre-spring sunny day. I checked my favorite Spanish cookbook, couldn’t find … Continue reading
Posted in 5. Fish and Shellfish
Tagged cabillaud, chickpeas, chorizo, cod, épinards, pois chiches, recette, recipe, spinach
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Flamiche
Flamiche is a savory tart from Picardie made of leeks and cream encased in puff pastry. This is comfort food at its finest, perfect for cool days or nights as we wait for spring. Flamiche can stand on its own … Continue reading
Posted in 4a. Savory Tarts and Tartines
Tagged cream, creme fraiche, flamiche, leeks, picardie, poireaux, recette, recipe, savory tart
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Salade d’oranges à la badiane
This light, refreshing dessert of orange slices in a flavorful syrup is best in winter, when large sweet oranges are in season. I first tasted it at the home of my neighbor Manuela, a superior cook. But on that occasion … Continue reading
Posted in Desserts
Tagged dessert, orange slices with star anise, recette, recipe, salade d'oranges a la badiane, star anise, vegan
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