Author Archives: Kerry

Monday, July 16th, 2012

Fresh Rigatoni and Steak “Bolognese”

RECIPE: Fresh Rigatoni and Steak "Bolognese"

I love, love, love a hearty rigatoni Bolognese. Not a soupy tomato sauce, but a thick ragu that sticks to your ribs, with meat that you have to scrape off the bottom of your plate and onto your fork and … Continue reading …

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Categories: 30 Minutes, Dinner for Two, Easy, Eat, Main Courses, Meat, Recipes, Series, Sides, Starches

Saturday, July 14th, 2012

Pictures from France
(Who Are We Kidding: What We Ate)

I have been exceptionally lucky this summer. Living in London means that I’m always a two-and-a-half-hour train ride straight to the heart of Paris. Diana Vreeland said that ‘the best thing about London is Paris.’ Dare I say she is … Continue reading …

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Categories: Côte d'Azur, Guides, Paris, Provence, Voyages

Saturday, July 14th, 2012

Bastille Day 2012, Chez Nous

I have one Bastille Day tradition: pétanque! I love it, not so secretly because it’s the only ‘sport’ in which I can actually perform. (Embarrassing fact: I was number two on my MBA pétanque team…shh!). I measure my Bastille Days … Continue reading …

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Friday, July 13th, 2012

Kir Royale Sangria: Perfect for Bastille Day

RECIPE: Kir Royale Sangria

There are drinks you make in glasses, and drinks you make in pitchers. The drinks in the pitchers are the party drinks. This Saturday is Bastille Day, and it is a day for parties. Of course, being American, it’s a … Continue reading …

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Categories: 15 Minutes, Cocktails, Drinks, Easy, Eat, French in a Flash, Recipes, Series, Vegetarian

Monday, July 9th, 2012

Tandoori Charred Salmon and Vegetables

RECIPE: Tandoori Charred Salmon and Vegetables

I feel like this is a very Rachael Ray, 30 Minute Meals concept, but I love making takeout food at home. Thai. Chinese. Indian. But if I’m making it at home, I don’t want it to just be as fast … Continue reading …

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Categories: 30 Minutes, Cheap, Dinner for Two, Easy, Eat, Fish, Main Courses, Recipes, Series

Tuesday, July 3rd, 2012

How to Feed the Fourth: A Round-Up of Easy, Delicious, and Maybe-a-Little-Bit-French Recipes for Independence Day

I look forward to the 4th of July all year. It is, precisely, my second favorite holiday (between Thanksgiving and New Year’s). When we are in Florida, we bring a picnic to the beach, and sit in the hot sand, … Continue reading …

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Categories: Guides

Monday, July 2nd, 2012

Fresh Cod in a Paper Bag with Zucchini, Tomatoes, and Mint

RECIPE: Fresh Cod in a Paper Bag with Zucchini, Tomatoes, and Mint

Even when you’re cooking for two, even when it’s the middle of the week, even when you don’t want a whole fuss for dinner, you can make something that looks really fancy and French that at the same time is … Continue reading …

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Categories: 15 Minutes, Cheap, Dinner for Two, Easy, Eat, Fish, Main Courses, Recipes, Series