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Zucchini Ribbon Salad with a Tangy, Herb Vinaigrette
Here is a lovely alternative to the typical ‘lettuce with dressing’. This is a very light and refreshing salad featuring yellow and green...
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Sep 3, 2021
Cherry Tomato Savory Tart
As I have previously highlighted, the French love to make savory ‘tarts’ in the summer to serve at barbecues and picnics. This is because...
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Aug 3, 2021
Summer Vegetable Stacks
This super easy, flavorful recipe was inspired by some summer vegetables in the pantry and a salmon dinner that needed a side of...
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Aug 3, 2021
Potato Salad, Tzatziki-Style
My husband loves ‘American’ potato salad, but a lot of mayonnaise is needed to make a good potato salad really creamy. I adapted this...
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Jun 20, 2021
Fresh Corn and Black Bean Salad
While the French are not big fans of corn on the cob, this delicious recipe is the first thing I make when fresh corn is in season and...
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Jun 7, 2021
White and Green Bean Salad
This easy, bean salad is hearty enough to serve as a light meal or first course or as a tasty side to fish or meat. The salad is vegan,...
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Jun 7, 2021
Turmeric Couscous and Roasted Vegetables
This yummy, colorful, vegan couscous salad is perfect for sharing at a barbecue or picnic or for serving as a light lunch or dinner. The...
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May 1, 2021
“Angry” Asparagus
I mainly roast asparagus in the oven, but this method of slow cooking white asparagus on the stovetop was a revelation. My friend made...
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Apr 20, 2021
French Lentils
"Lentilles et Chorizo" is on our neighborhood bistro's menu year-round and it is absolutely amazing. While bistros in France typically...
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Apr 7, 2021
Eggy Sourdough and Asparagus Strata
A strata is essentially a casserole made up of soaked bread, eggs and cheese that is typically served for brunch or a light lunch. I...
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Mar 25, 2021
Velvety Leek and Parsnip Soup
This complex-tasting soup is delicious and the beautiful bright green color feels like spring. Letting the vegetables sauté slowly gives...
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Feb 24, 2021
Leeks with Vinaigrette and Eggs Mimosa
Many traditional French bistros offer poireaux vinaigrette (boiled or broiled leeks with a vinaigrette dressing) as a starter course....
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Feb 24, 2021
Mushroom Gouda Canapés
This simple appetizer lets the earthy, delicious flavor of mushrooms shine. These canapés are great for entertaining because they are...
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Feb 3, 2021
Melted Saffron Leeks
These delicious saffron-scented leeks are the base of this elegant scallop starter course, but are also wonderful with a nice piece of...
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Jan 3, 2021
Pommes Anna (Potatoes)
Potatoes and butter. That’s it. Well, and salt and pepper. But my, oh my, these French potatoes are special! Adding salt and butter...
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Dec 13, 2020
Cauliflower-Potato Purée
Don’t get me wrong, I love love LOVE mashed potatoes. So much so, that when I was younger, I almost always ordered whatever had mashed...
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Nov 20, 2020
Beet Hummus
I do not love beets, but I LOVE this hummus. I often put out some hummus with chips or carrots to snack on before dinner is ready and I...
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Nov 10, 2020
Chipotle Roasted Red Pepper Spread
I paid eight Euros for a tiny jar of a roasted red pepper spread from our cheese store and while it was good, I thought, I can make this!...
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Oct 25, 2020
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
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
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