Category Archives: Recipes

Wednesday, July 13th, 2011

Franglais: Merguez Baguettes

RECIPE: Merguez Baguettes

Get the whole story on The Huffington Post. When it comes to French food, we always think of the ivory tower. Not the gutter. Charlottes and tians and soufflés are all well and good, but give me the choice between … Continue reading …

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Categories: 15 Minutes, Bread & Butter, Easy, Eat, Franglais, Recipes, Sandwiches, Series

Monday, July 11th, 2011

The Secret Ingredient (Ginger Jam) Part III: Sweet Ginger-Seared Tuna

RECIPE: Sweet Ginger-Seared Tuna

Get the whole story at Serious Eats. What I love best about ginger jam is the spicy caramel. Put it on anything, and add some sharp heat; the jam bubbles up, and darkens, and sticks, and turns straight to caramel … Continue reading …

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Categories: 15 Minutes, Appetizers & Hors D’Oeuvres, Eat, Fish, For a Crowd, Individual, Main Courses, Recipes, Series, The Secret Ingredient

Sunday, July 10th, 2011

Franglais: Garlic-oholic Roasted Haricots Verts

RECIPE: Garlic-oholic Roasted Haricots Verts

This is one of those un-photogenic recipes that gets little fanfare. But it is so good. If you want an easy veg, this is the one. Green garlicky goodness. Mr. English asks for it every night. Get the whole story … Continue reading …

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Categories: 15 Minutes, Cheap, Easy, Eat, Franglais, Recipes, Series, Sides, Vegetables, Vegetarian

Friday, July 8th, 2011

French in a Flash: Lentil and Sausage Soup

RECIPE: Lentil and Sausage Soup

It may seem strange to make soup in the summer, but I actually find soup suppers to be light, but satisfying. Get the whole story on Serious Eats. There’s nothing so French as a lentil. So lowly, cheap, simple. And … Continue reading …

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Categories: Cheap, Eat, French in a Flash, Recipes, Series, Soup, Soup & Salad

Thursday, July 7th, 2011

Working Girl Dinners: Moules Marinière!

RECIPE: Moules Marinière

In honor of Bastille Week here on French Rev, I’m doing a francophile Working Girls this week. I surveyed some of my friends who inspired the series, and they told me they did sometimes want to learn how to make … Continue reading …

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Categories: 15 Minutes, Appetizers & Hors D’Oeuvres, Cheap, Easy, Eat, Fish, For a Crowd, Main Courses, Recipes, Series, Watch, Working Girl Dinners

Wednesday, July 6th, 2011

Let Them Eat Candy

RECIPE: Chocolate-Covered Strawberry Ice Cream Sundae Profiteroles

Welcome Daily Candy visitors! I am beyond thrilled today that DailyCandy is featuring French Revolution in its national edition–in time to get us all ready for Bastille Day next Thursday. In the DailyCandy newsletter and on the website, you can … Continue reading …

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Categories: 60 Minutes, Chocolate, Desserts, Easy, Eat, Frozen, Fruit, Pastry, Recipes, Vegetarian

Wednesday, July 6th, 2011

Let Them Eat Candy: Part 3

RECIPE: Frozen Kir Royale

I grew up thinking that the Kir Royale was the height of sophistication. Crème de Cassis, a black currant liqueur, topped with champagne. How very elegant! My version is, I like to think, younger and edgier: small scoops of black … Continue reading …

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Categories: 15 Minutes, Cocktails, Drinks, Easy, Eat, Recipes, Vegetarian