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Filet de bar sauce vierge

Posted on April 17, 2015 by Meg

Sea bass is a highly prized fish in France. It is often grilled on a barbecue in summer with long, flowery fennel stalks for an aromatic flavor. But no barbecue is needed for this dish. The sea bass is pan-seared … Continue reading →

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Quiche aux épinards et pignons de pin

Posted on April 10, 2015 by Meg

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 →

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Fromage blanc aux pistaches et miel

Posted on April 3, 2015 by Meg

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 →

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Salade de pissenlits aux lardons

Posted on March 13, 2015 by Meg

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 →

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Poulet à la citronnelle façon Thaï

Posted on March 6, 2015 by Meg

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 →

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Cake apéritif aux olives, lardons et pistaches

Posted on February 27, 2015 by Meg

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 →

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Soupe au céleri-rave

Posted on February 20, 2015 by Meg

As Paris suffers through this winter’s fifty shades of grey (and wet, and cold), I find myself seeking comfort in small things. A warm smile, a good book, a purring puss on my lap, and — why not? — a … Continue reading →

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Salade d’épinards aux oeufs et oignons rouges

Posted on February 13, 2015 by Meg

Egg salad with onions and mayonnaise — des oeufs à l’oignon — is a dish often served among the French Jewish community. This is most likely due to the Polish or Russian origins of many French Ashkenazi Jews. I first … Continue reading →

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Gâteau de fête au chocolat

Posted on February 6, 2015 by Meg

Valentine’s Day is coming, and what better way to express your love than a magnificent chocolate cake decorated with hearts or flowers? This is not an everyday recipe — it does take time. But it’s fun. The cake, a chocolate … Continue reading →

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Légumes d’hiver rôtis

Posted on January 30, 2015 by Meg

The succulent aroma of roasting root vegetables is so enticing that it may have you wanting to take them out of the oven too soon. But the key to this recipe is a long roasting process that leaves the veggies … Continue reading →

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