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Tarte à la tomate

Posted on August 17, 2017 by Meg

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 →

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Fruits d’été au cassis

Posted on August 11, 2017 by Meg

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 →

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Crème de poivrons rouges

Posted on July 21, 2017 by Meg

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 →

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Poulet grillé en brochette

Posted on July 7, 2017 by Meg

This is the time of year when I’m either in the country stoking up the barbecue or dreaming of being there. At the moment, as Paris swelters through its second heatwave of this young summer, I’m still dreaming. But that … Continue reading →

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Terrine de saumon

Posted on June 23, 2017 by Meg

A light start to a meal of a warm summer’s evening is a fish terrine — in this case, a terrine of salmon, shrimp and sea scallops, with a sauce flavored with curry and dill. For years I have enjoyed … Continue reading →

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Salade grecque

Posted on June 9, 2017 by Meg

When the weather turns summery, what could be more refreshing than a Greek salad, French style? It’s been so hot here in Paris recently that I’ve made several. All you need is feta, tomatoes, a cucumber, a red onion, some … Continue reading →

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Fraises au basilic et vinaigre balsamique

Posted on May 26, 2017 by Meg

Strawberries with basil and balsamic vinegar, aka strawberry carpaccio, appeared relatively recently on Paris bistro menus. The combination makes a refreshing dessert on warm summer evenings — light, tangy and sophisticated. And the real magic is that it takes about … Continue reading →

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Pâtes aux moules et pecorino

Posted on May 12, 2017 by Meg

It is surprising, in our globalized world, that we can still travel only a short distance and find ourselves in a whole new foodosphere. I recently had the pleasure of visiting Naples. The first night, at a joint straight out … Continue reading →

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Pintade rôti à la sauge

Posted on April 28, 2017 by Meg

I first encountered this dish a couple of years ago at Yard, the restaurant opened by the Australian-born Shaun Kelly when he left his first Paris venture, Au Passage. The guinea hen was so deliciously succulent, its sauce of fresh … Continue reading →

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Oeufs mimosa

Posted on April 13, 2017 by Meg

The mimosa tree, its fluffy yellow blossoms a harbinger of spring, has loaned its name not only to a Champagne cocktail but also to the French version of deviled eggs. The eggs are stuffed and topped with of tiny pieces … Continue reading →

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