Category Archives: French in a Flash

Friday, September 3rd, 2010

French in a Flash (Classic): Wild Mushrooms Vol-au-Vent

Get the whole story at Serious Eats. Whenever I think of puff pastry, I wonder how anything that should be so heavy could ever be so light. It is that lightness that gives meaning to vol-au-vent, literally “flying in the … Continue reading …

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Categories: Appetizers & Hors D’Oeuvres, Eat, For a Crowd, French in a Flash, Individual, Recipes, Series, Vegetarian

Friday, August 27th, 2010

French in a Flash: Five Heads of Garlic Roast Chicken

RECIPE: Five Heads of Garlic Roast Chicken

Get the whole story at Serious Eats. I hate summertime. Loathe it. So when I see the date is August 26, I know there’s only a handful of days left until September, and even though September is technically summer—come on, … Continue reading …

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Categories: Cheap, Eat, French in a Flash, Main Courses, Poultry, Recipes, Series

Friday, August 20th, 2010

French in a Flash (Classic): Profiteroles (with Strawberry Ice Cream!)

RECIPE: Profiteroles

Get the whole story at Serious Eats. I read every comment posted on my recipes, for better or for worse. And I noticed that some of them said things along the lines of, “Thanks Kerry, we like this pissaladière pasta, but … Continue reading …

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Categories: Chocolate, Desserts, Eat, French in a Flash, Frozen, Pastry, Recipes, Series, Vegetarian

Friday, August 13th, 2010

French in a Flash: Roasted Shrimp Cocktail with Chermoula

RECIPE: Roasted Shrimp Cocktail with Chermoula

Get the whole story on Serious Eats. One of the best things about living in a strange place for a long time is getting to know not only its dominant, namesake cuisine, but all the other little cuisines that make … Continue reading …

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Categories: 15 Minutes, Appetizers & Hors D’Oeuvres, Easy, Eat, For a Crowd, French in a Flash, Individual, Recipes, Series

Friday, August 6th, 2010

French in a Flash: Cold Tomato and Tarragon Soup

RECIPE: Cold Tomato and Tarragon Soup

Get the whole story at Serious Eats. We, proud Americans, know that peanut butter belongs with jelly. A perfect pair. A dynamic duo. But in France, tomato and tarragon are an incontestable couple. I have featured the two together before, … Continue reading …

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Categories: 15 Minutes, Easy, Eat, French in a Flash, Recipes, Series, Soup, Soup & Salad, Vegetarian

Friday, July 30th, 2010

French in a Flash: Jambon-Wrapped Grilled Endive

RECIPE: Jambon-Wrapped Grilled Endive

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Categories: 15 Minutes, Appetizers & Hors D’Oeuvres, Easy, Eat, French in a Flash, Individual, Recipes, Salad, Series, Soup & Salad

Friday, July 23rd, 2010

French In A Flash: Spicy Summertime Ratatouille With Mint

RECIPE: Spicy Summertime Ratatouille

Get the whole story at Serious Eats. Some people have green bean casserole. For me, vegetable comfort food (not a contradiction in terms, I might add) is ratatouille in the summer and cauliflower or potato gratin under cooler, grayer skies. … Continue reading …

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