Tag Archives: cognac

Steak au poivre

Posted on April 1, 2016 by Meg

A dish that can bring down the house — literally — is steak au poivre, the classic French bistro offering of tender beef crusted with cracked black pepper and topped with a cognac-cream sauce. When I embarked on this recipe, … Continue reading →

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Cerises à l’eau de vie

Posted on July 2, 2013 by Meg

It’s cherry season now, but it won’t last forever. Once you’ve eaten your fill, made jam and a cherry pie, what is to be done? You adore the flavor of this beautiful fleshy red fruit and can’t stand the thought … Continue reading →

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