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Six-Vegetable Potage (Thick Soup)
Variations of this typical French vegetable soup can be found on bistro menus (and our dining room table) throughout winter in France. At...
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Oct 15, 2020
Chicken and Vegetable Stew
This hearty, healthy stew is a delicious, comforting crowd-pleaser. I tend to make this more often when it is cold out, but the lightness...
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Oct 13, 2020
Warm Spinach, Mushroom and Bacon Salad
This simple warm salad recipe with a French bistro-style vinaigrette makes for a lovely starter course or tasty lunch. Easy to assemble...
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Sep 22, 2020
Summer Vegetable and Goat Cheese Tian
You have probably heard of ratatouille, but have you met its near cousin, the tian? A tian, or tian Provençale, is actually the name of...
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Aug 28, 2020
Spaghetti, Zucchini and Shrimp
I can’t count the number of times I have planned a light salad for dinner, but then my husband calls asking, “Can we have pasta tonight?”...
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Aug 25, 2020
Heirloom Tomato Tart with Herbs and Eggs
'Les tartes’ are found on tables across France in the summer (see my August in France post). Easy to make and celebrating summer produce,...
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Aug 18, 2020
Crispy Burrata, Tomatoes and Basil Oil
A summer staple here in France is tomates mozza, a very simple, rustic tomato and mozzarella salad. I don’t know when or how this trend...
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Jul 22, 2020
Tomato and Whipped Feta Toasts
The tangy feta pairs beautifully with the garlicky tomatoes in this recipe. You can cut small slices of bread to make a delicious...
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Jul 20, 2020
Baked Cod with Tomatoes and Feta
This recipe is perfect for a fresh, light summer dinner. Easy and quick to make, it is particularly flavorful thanks to beautiful, ripe...
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Jul 19, 2020
French Fajitas with Avocado Crema
Someone asked me for ideas for using leftover crêpes from my basic crêpe recipe. This recipe was the result of last Friday night’s “What...
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Jun 20, 2020
Seared Salmon with Tomato Vinaigrette
This salmon preparation is simple, quick and very tasty. The tangy vinaigrette cuts the richness of the salmon, making for a vibrant and...
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Jun 19, 2020
Baja Tuna Ceviche
Fresh tuna is in season right now and I love how this refreshing, light appetizer celebrates a beautiful fish. Quick and easy to make,...
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Jun 12, 2020
Chicken Crêpes with Saucy Asparagus
While this is not a traditional French dish, it sure feels French! I know I’m on an asparagus kick these days, but they taste lovely in...
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May 29, 2020
Californian Chicken Salad Sandwich
Under lockdown, I found myself making a lot of sandwiches for us. Mayonnaise is not good for our arteries so with an overripe avocado and...
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May 29, 2020
Chicken and Rice Spring Salad
Asparagus, peas, scallions, lemon… some all-stars when Spring comes around here in France! I love this fresh salad that highlights spring...
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May 22, 2020
Herb-y Couscous Salad with Shrimp (or without!)
This is a favorite of ours because it is light, refreshing, healthy, quick, versatile and a bunch of other positive adjectives I’ll leave...
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May 11, 2020
Vegan Carrot Dip à la Tunisia
After I graduated from college, I left to live and work in Tunisia – a small, but beautiful and welcoming country in North Africa. I was...
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May 9, 2020
Bistro-style Asparagus
Spring means beautiful asparagus in France and this little dish is perfect as a light lunch, a starter course or as a side dish to some...
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May 9, 2020
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