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Torsades au pistou

Posted on September 6, 2013 by Meg

We’re having another heatwave here in Paris — reminding us that it’s still summer, even though the kids have gone back to school. So here’s one of my favorite summer dishes: spiral pasta with pistou, the French version of pesto. … Continue reading →

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Haricots verts aux noix en salade

Posted on August 16, 2013 by Meg

Fresh beans with walnuts, garlic and cilantro — if you have ever tasted this superb combination of flavors, you’ll probably always remember it. And you might even know that it’s one of the signature tastes of the former Soviet republic … Continue reading →

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Salade de tomates aux herbes

Posted on July 26, 2013 by Meg

Now that tomatoes are coming into season, it’s the perfect time of year for serving them as a bright salad liberally sprinkled with fresh herbs. The result is a lovely starter or side dish to a summer meal. And one … Continue reading →

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Salade de pois chiches au cumin

Posted on July 9, 2013 by Meg

Okay, all you naysayers. It’s really summer now. I’m in Burgundy, where my garden is abundant with beautiful fruit. The cherries are ripening, and there are plenty of raspberries and red currants. And black currants, too — cassis in French … Continue reading →

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Courgettes sautées à l’ail

Posted on July 5, 2013 by Meg

If you have a garden, raising zucchini is a challenge. Not in the sense that it’s hard to grow — no. Rather, how to use its abundance. The courgette season has not yet begun in northern France due to our … Continue reading →

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Salade mesclun à l’huile de noix

Posted on June 11, 2013 by Meg

I first encountered mesclun at a charming inn near Saint-Paul-de-Vence, in one of the most breathtaking corners of Provence. We lunched at a sun-splashed table, caressed by the aromas wafting over from fields of lavender and wild thyme. Was that … Continue reading →

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Pistou

Posted on June 4, 2013 by Meg

This is a recipe for French basil sauce, and it is also a final test to make sure everything is running smoothly on this site following my misadventure with hackers. The story of how and why they got into The … Continue reading →

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Soupe de rhubarbe aux fraises

Posted on May 31, 2013 by Meg

Full disclosure: I first tasted this fresh spring dessert at the home of a French ambassador. His chef whipped it up one morning while we were visiting. When I brought the spoon to my lips, there was a surprising burst … Continue reading →

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Soupe à l’oseille

Posted on May 28, 2013 by Meg

I’ve always loved sorrel, ever since first encountering it in France as a young woman. It’s fresh and lemony, a herald of spring, somewhere between an herb and a vegetable — the kind of plant women used to gather from … Continue reading →

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Salade verte à la française

Posted on May 17, 2013 by Meg

I’ve been wanting to post this recipe for ages but put it off, daunted by what I expect could be the reaction of many. What’s so special about green salad, I hear you saying. Ah yes, mes amis, but this … Continue reading →

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