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Boulgour aux oignons rouges
A guest was coming to dinner, a friend from the literary world. I didn’t want to have to spend a lot of time in the kitchen while he was here, yet wanted to produce a satisfying, palate-pleasing meal. What to … Continue reading
Posted in 9. Pasta, Rice, Grains
Tagged boulgour, bulghur, patates douces, recette, recipe, sweet potatoes, thanksgiving
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Quiche lorraine
You can find quiche lorraine in virtually any bakery or deli in France, but it is even better when made at home. The rich filling of eggs, milk cream, bacon and cheese fluffs up in the oven to marry delightfully … Continue reading
Poissons fumés en salade
A salad of smoked fish makes a delightful lunch as the days grow cooler. In the salad pictured here, I used smoked mackerel, which is sold in France covered in crushed black pepper. Its tawny hues contrast nicely with the … Continue reading
Posted in 3. Salads
Tagged herring, mackerel, recette, recipe, salad, smoked salmon, smoked trout
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Purée de fenouil
When the days draw shorter, a warming dish like finocchio purée provides comfort. Yet it is not one of your heavy comfort foods. Light, with a delicate flavor, this purée marries well with all sorts of autumn dishes — meat, … Continue reading
Sauté d’agneau
Sauté d’agneau is one of those great French classics that used to feature frequently on bistro menus, especially when the weather turned cool. These days this succulent lamb dish is harder to find in Paris restaurants, where current culinary fashion … Continue reading
Omelette basquaise
This tangy omelet hails from the French Basque country and is filled with the regional veggie dish known as piperade, a mixture of green peppers, tomatoes, onion, garlic and pepper slowly sautéed in olive oil until it reaches aromatic, spicy … Continue reading
Posted in 4. Omelets, Soufflés, Quiche
Tagged basque cuisine, piperade, recette, recipe
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Tarte à la tomate
This is high season for French tomato tart, and the good news is that producing one is as easy as, well, pie. But there’s a secret ingredient without which this tart would lose its special French identity. No, I’m not … Continue reading
Posted in 4a. Savory Tarts and Tartines
Tagged Dijon mustard, recette, recipe, tomato tart, vegan
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Fruits d’été au cassis
Fresh summer fruit piled into dessert cups with a splash of crème de cassis makes a lovely way to end a meal. Add a smattering of mint leaves, and you have a dish that is both sophisticated and simple to … Continue reading
Posted in Desserts
Tagged creme de cassis, piste de moules, recette, recipe, sete, summer fruit, tielle, vegan
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Crème de poivrons rouges
This little gem of a recipe for chilled red pepper soup was inspired by a recent visit to one of my favorite Paris restaurants, Zebulon, where it was served as a surprise “palate teaser”, with a tiny savory biscuit and … Continue reading
