Category Archives: French in a Flash

Friday, February 19th, 2010

French in a Flash: Roquefort Roasted Broccoli

Get the whole story at Serious Eats. I have always felt that vegetables are the neglected children of dinnertime. Underloved, underattended, and, unlike children, underwhelming—in most cases. Having grown up as a vegetarian for twelve years, I learned to appreciate … Continue reading …

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Categories: Easy, Eat, French in a Flash, Recipes, Series, Sides, Vegetables, Vegetarian

Friday, February 12th, 2010

French in a Flash: Watermelon Salad with Fromage de Chèvre Brulé

RECIPE: Watermelon Salad with Fromage de Chèvre Brulé

Get the whole story at Serious Eats. I am not at all opposed to themed food. Last year’s Valentine’s column was a traditional Coeur à la Crème, a heart of sweet cream surrounded in a sweet strawberry sauce. This year, my … Continue reading …

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

Friday, February 5th, 2010

French in a Flash: Dijon Lentil Salad with Lemon-Roasted Shrimp

RECIPE: Dijon Lentil Salad with Lemon-Roasted Shrimp

Get the whole story at Serious Eats. The inspiration for this dish came from a very unusual place: the menu on the wall in Meryl Streep’s café in It’s Complicated. I always find myself salivating and longing for long picnics on … Continue reading …

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Categories: Eat, Fish, French in a Flash, Main Courses, Recipes, Salad, Series, Soup & Salad

Friday, January 29th, 2010

French in a Flash: Cod en Papillote

RECIPE: Cod en Papillote

Get the whole story at Serious Eats. I was having lunch with an old friend this week who is incredibly successful, and recently engaged. She looked at me over lunch with wide eyes and admitted that she had absolutely no … Continue reading …

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Categories: 30 Minutes, Easy, Eat, Fish, French in a Flash, Main Courses, Recipes, Series

Sunday, January 24th, 2010

French in a Flash: Lamb and Rosemary Brochettes with Apricot Crème Fraîche

RECIPE: Rosemary Lamb Brochettes with Apricot Crème Fraîche

A few weeks ago on Serious Eats I received a virulent comment from someone who was very upset about the simplicity of my recipe. And in some ways, I understand that. Why do I get to sit up high somewhere … Continue reading …

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

Friday, January 15th, 2010

French in a Flash: Boeuf aux Carottes

RECIPE: Boeuf aux Carottes

So much of my inspiration for my food comes not only from the home cooking Maman dished up over the years, but also the incredible restaurants I’ve been able to sit at in France and abroad. This dish, Boeuf aux … Continue reading …

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

Friday, January 8th, 2010

French in a Flash: White Bean Bisque with Garlic Chips

RECIPE: White Bean Bisque with Garlic Chips

I’m in Florida, and it’s freezing! People roll their eyes, but we Floridians are entirely unequipped for this weather. If I were in New York, and it was thirty degrees, I’d wear a coat, maybe some gloves, but down here, … Continue reading …

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