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Poêlée pois gourmands-petits pois-asperges
Snow peas, fresh peas, asparagus and chives star in this bright green medley of spring vegetables bathed in a French-Asian fusion sauce. With the sun making timid appearances and the chestnuts finally in blossom, it’s beginning to feel like spring … Continue reading
Posted in 8. Vegetables
Tagged asparagus, chives, french-asian fusion, peas, recette, recipe, snow peas, vegan
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Boulettes épicées en bouillon
Succulent spicy meatballs served in broth with cream and topped with fresh dill — now that’s what I call comfort food with a capital C, except that this dish is light, not heavy. I first made it on a winter’s … Continue reading
Posted in 7. Meat Dishes
Tagged beef, broth, cream, dill, meatballs, pork, recette, recipe
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Pita aux crevettes
This open-face pita sandwich with shrimp in curried mayo set on a bed of bacon and arugula and topped with fresh dill is an example of why I have often thought this site should be renamed ‘Meg Has Lunch’. Like … Continue reading
Posted in 4a. Savory Tarts and Tartines
Tagged arugula, bacon, dill, easter, mayonnaise, pita, recette, recipe, shrimp
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Risotto aux petits pois et à la menthe
Longing for a hint of spring as the Paris winter drags on and on, I made a cheery pot of risotto with peas and fresh mint the other day. The inspiration for this dish was not my own. I first … Continue reading
Posted in 9. Pasta, Rice, Grains
Tagged menthe, mint, peas, petits pois, recette, recipe, risotto
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Poulet au parmesan
Making parmesan chicken, a family favorite, is simplicity itself. There are only two ingredients — the parmesan and the chicken (plus a little olive oil for pan-frying). Unlike other similar dishes where chicken is coated before frying, this lighter version … Continue reading
Salade frisée aux lardons
This salad of curly endive with bacon is a French bistro classic and it’s one of my favorites. I often serve it to friends at dinner parties, usually followed by another bistro dish, for example boeuf bourguignon or Provençal chicken … Continue reading
Posted in 3. Salads
Tagged curly endive with bacon, frisee aux lardons, recette, recipe, salad, salade
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Saumon rôti aux lentilles épicées
Roasted salmon on a bed of spicy lentils is a dish that delivers the comfort we crave in winter without too much heft. Here, the dish is paired with spinach for a combination that’s as pleasing to the eye as … Continue reading
Posted in 5. Fish and Shellfish
Tagged lentilles, lentils, recette, recipe, salmon, saumon, winter dishes
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Poireaux vinaigrette
A classic French bistro dish that’s particularly pleasant in winter is leeks in vinaigrette sauce. It’s incredibly quick and easy to make at home, and there are many variations: with mustard vinaigrette, balsamic vinaigrette, lemon vinaigrette, topped with shallots or … Continue reading
Pancakes ‘Syrniki’ au fromage blanc
The recipe for these fluffy little pancakes came to me via my Grandma Anne, whose family hailed from a small Jewish village in Ukraine. She called them ‘cottage cheese pancakes’, which always baffled me since cottage cheese has curds and … Continue reading
Posted in 4. Omelets, Soufflés, Quiche
Tagged cheese pancakes, pancakes, recette, recipe, syrniki, urkainian cooking
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