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Ratafia
I discovered the apéritif known as ratafia one summer when the former owners of my cottage in Burgundy paid me a visit. As they admired the changes I’d made inside, I asked them how they had used the grapes growing … Continue reading
Carpaccio de thon au citron vert
I was inspired to make a carpaccio of tuna the other day after lunching in Montmartre at a place that served a fabulous version infused with Asian flavors. I didn’t think to ask for the recipe, so I had to … Continue reading
Tarte chèvre-figues-romarin
Fresh figs marry beautifully with goat cheese and rosemary, so I decided to combine them in a savory tart. I came up with this plan after my downstairs neighbor brought me a bucketful of figs — lush, plump and ultra … Continue reading
Posted in 4a. Savory Tarts and Tartines
Tagged figues, fresh figs, fromage de chevre, goat cheese, recette, recipe, romarin, rosemary, savory tart, tarte salee
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Soupe provençale au basilic
This zingy soup came about thanks to a visit I made to Provence last summer. While staying with friends in St-Rémy during a break between lockdowns, I came across an old cookbook of regional dishes and was intrigued to see … Continue reading
Aubergines farcies aux noix
High summer is the time to make and enjoy this dish of roasted eggplant topped with a pungent walnut sauce. Traditionally served as a starter, it also makes a fine side dish or the star of a mezze spread. The … Continue reading
Posted in 1. Starters
Tagged aubergines, eggplant, Georgian cuisine, noix, recette, recipe, vegan, walnuts
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Paupiettes de veau
Paupiettes de veau, a classic bistro dish, are veal scallops stuffed with a savory meat filling. They are rarely made from scratch in French homes as they can be bought already stuffed from the butcher — and merely need to … Continue reading
Posted in 7. Meat Dishes
Tagged bistro cooking, paupiettes de veau, recette, recipe, stuffed veal scallops
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Beignets de courgettes
These light and crispy zucchini fritters are a French adaptation of a dish I discovered on a Greek island. Flavored with mint, dill, oregano and grated onion, they make a delightful start to a meal and may also be served … Continue reading
Posted in 8. Vegetables
Tagged Aegina, beignets de courgettes, Greece, recette, recipe, zucchini fritters
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Salade thaïe au magret
This Thai duck salad with French accents is a dish my friends ask for time and again when they come over. It combines Thai flavors — lemongrass, cilantro, Asian fish sauce, lime juice and red pepper — with the supremely … Continue reading
Crumble aux fraises
This is a very unusual crumble in that the strawberries are not baked but rather piled fresh into a glass and layered with crumble baked separately, whipped cream and homemade caramel sauce. The result is a light, fresh spring/summer dessert … Continue reading
Omelette aux petits pois
A lovely way to serve an omelet in springtime is with freshly shelled peas, with a scattering of mint and scallions for an extra burst of flavor. You can add cheese, ham or bacon, baby spinach or arugula — anything … Continue reading
Posted in 4. Omelets, Soufflés, Quiche
Tagged fresh peas, omelet, omelette, petits pois, recette, recipe
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