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Spaghettis à l’ail et huile d’olive
Did Marco Polo really introduce spaghetti to Italy when he returned from China in 1295? Apparently not. This ancient food — noodles, in one form or another — existed in China for millennia before the intrepid Italian adventurer arrived there, … Continue reading
Posted in 9. Pasta, Rice, Grains
Tagged garlic, marco polo, olive oil, parsley, recipe, spaghetti, thomas jefferson, vegan
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Salade niçoise
Salade niçoise is a dish so evocative that you can probably remember where you were when you first tasted one. In my case, it was in … Nice, where I spent three weeks digging for pre-Neanderthal man as a student … Continue reading
Posted in 3. Salads
Tagged anchovies, basil, black olives, eggs, green pepper, olive oil, onions, raw artichoke hearts, recipe, salade nicoise, tomatoes
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Quiche aux épinards et pignons de pin
There’s a Mediterranean flavor to this quiche with spinach, pine nuts and parmesan. Perfect for lunch, accompanied by a salad and a glass of rosé, it’s a fine dish as we head into the sunny days of spring. It can … Continue reading
Posted in 4a. Savory Tarts and Tartines
Tagged épinards, French politics, Marine Le Pen, parmesan, pignons de pin, pine nuts, quiche, recipe, spinach
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Fromage blanc aux pistaches et miel
I first discovered this light dessert at Yard, the erstwhile restaurant of Shaun Kelly, one of my favorite Parisian chefs. Crushed roasted pistachios and honey marry marvelously atop a bowl of fromage blanc, the fresh and creamy cheese that is … Continue reading
Posted in Desserts
Tagged creamy cheese, fromage blanc, honey, pistachios, quark, recipe, tvorog
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Tagine de veau aux petits pois et citron
This Moroccan dish is unusual in that it uses fresh lemons, which marry perfectly with veal and first-of-the-season peas to create a zingy blend of flavors. The tartness of the lemon juice is softened by honey and cilantro, and the … Continue reading
Posted in 7. Meat Dishes
Tagged cilantro, citron, honey, lemon, moroccan cuisine, peas, petits pois, recette, tagine, veal, veau
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Omelette au chèvre frais et à la menthe
Mint grows wild in Corsica, and little goats gambol on hillsides descending to pale blue seas. The sunlight is so intense and the Mediterranean vegetation so lush that the combination has earned Corsica the nickname ‘Isle of Beauty’. In this … Continue reading
Posted in 4. Omelets, Soufflés, Quiche
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Salade de pissenlits aux lardons
What to do with those pesky dandelions that pop up at this time of year? The French solution: make a salad. The slightly bitter leaves marry perfectly with bacon, which is how I first discovered this salad, at a Parisian … Continue reading
Poulet à la citronnelle façon Thaï
And now for something completely different… With the proliferation of Asian restaurants and groceries in Paris, as in many other cities, Thai cooking is currently within reach of anyone who wants to try it. And thanks to my sister-in-law, who … Continue reading
Posted in 6. Poultry
Tagged chicken, citronnelle, lemongrass, poulet, recipe, Saveur blog awards, Thai cooking
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Cake apéritif aux olives, lardons et pistaches
Guests are coming and you’d like to do something really special for a festive cocktail hour? This rich and savory apéritif cake, studded with olives, bacon and pistachios, will knock their socks off. I discovered it a couple of weeks … Continue reading
Posted in 1. Starters
Tagged apéritif, bacon, cocktail hour, olives, pistachios, recipe, savory cake
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