Tag Archives: roquefort

Tarte roquefort-poires

Posted on September 22, 2023 by Meg

A savory tart made with pears and Roquefort cheese can be a lovely start to a meal, and with pears now in season this is a perfect time to try it. The tart is best if you make the crust … Continue reading →

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Rigatoni gorgonzola noix

Posted on May 3, 2019 by Meg

Gorgonzola and walnuts, rigatoni and cream, topped by arugula — a perfect dish for a rainy May in Paris. They say April is the cruelest month, but this is not the case in my city. After a couple weeks of … Continue reading →

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Cake au roquefort et aux noix

Posted on December 11, 2015 by Meg

Walnuts and roquefort marry well, as they say. The combination turns up often in salads and as an after-dinner treat, perhaps with some pear slices alongside. In this savory cake, traditionally served in France at cocktail hour, the sharpness of … Continue reading →

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Oeufs brouillés au Roquefort

Posted on October 23, 2015 by Meg

Making scrambled eggs with Roquefort may sound like a no-brainer, but in fact it’s trickier than you may think. If you scramble in the cheese too soon, your eggs will turn green — as I discovered when I first tried … Continue reading →

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Salade d’endives au roquefort

Posted on November 7, 2012 by Meg

The endive is a humble vegetable here in France, where they most certainly do not call it Belgian. Grown undergrown, its white leaves crisp and slightly bitter, the endive comes into its own in the winter months. It may be … Continue reading →

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Soufflé au roquefort

Posted on October 16, 2012 by Meg

I first started making cheese soufflés while living in Moscow, where I was posted as a correspondent in the 1980s. Those were dark years with limited options for grocery shopping. But one could always find the ingredients needed for a … Continue reading →

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