Category Archives: Series

Monday, August 15th, 2011

The Secret Ingredient (Dijon Mustard) Part 1: Perfect Vinaigrette

RECIPE: Perfect Vinaigrette

Get the whole story on Serious Eats. You can be as fancy as you like in the kitchen, but if you don’t know the basics, you’ll never get anywhere. And one basic I have been working on for a long … Continue reading …

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

Friday, August 12th, 2011

French in a Flash: Penne with Piment d’Espelette

RECIPE: Penne with Piment d'Espelette

Get the whole story on Serious Eats. The way things become trendy—when something that’s always been there is suddenly on everyone’s lips—always surprises me. Take argan oil from Morocco: Something my grandmother used to use on both her salads and … Continue reading …

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Categories: 30 Minutes, Easy, Eat, French in a Flash, Main Courses, Recipes, Series, Sides, Starches, Vegetarian, Vegetarian

Monday, August 8th, 2011

The Secret Ingredient (Mango Chutney) Part III: “Tandoori” Mango Salmon

RECIPE: "Tandoori" Mango Salmon

Get the whole story on Serious Eats. What I love about mango chutney, which is made from raw, green mangoes, is its balance of sweet and sour. It tastes distinctly of both sugar and of vinegar. I love the way … Continue reading …

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Categories: 15 Minutes, Cheap, Easy, Eat, Fish, Main Courses, Recipes, Series, The Secret Ingredient

Saturday, August 6th, 2011

Franglais: Carrot and Celeriac Slaw

RECIPE: Carrot and Celeriac Slaw

Get the whole story at The Huffington Post. This recipe is a hardcover. Which sounds a little bit strange without explanation. A few months ago, I bought a Kindle. And I buy Kindle books avidly. But only the ones I … Continue reading …

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Categories: 15 Minutes, Easy, Eat, Franglais, Recipes, Salad, Series, Sides, Soup & Salad, Vegetables, Vegetarian

Friday, August 5th, 2011

French in a Flash: Simple Carrot Salad with Mustard and Walnuts

Get the whole story on Serious Eats. A reader on my blog wrote that her favorite dish in Paris was a simple carrot salad. And I knew just the kind she was talking about. In France, they sell pre-shredded carrots … Continue reading …

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

Friday, July 29th, 2011

French in a Flash: Little Stuffed Zucchinis

RECIPE: Little Stuffed Zucchinis

I was inspired to make these by my trip to Nice, and a walk around the Menton market. Bon app! Get the whole story on Serious Eats. The thing I love most about actually writing this column from France (okay, … Continue reading …

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Categories: 60 Minutes, Cheap, Eat, French in a Flash, Main Courses, Recipes, Series, Sides, Vegetables, Vegetarian, Vegetarian

Thursday, July 28th, 2011

Working Girl Dinners Goes Moroccan!

RECIPE: Merguez Bake with Peppers and Couscous

I’ve said it before, but it’s worth repeating. My grandmother, my Mémé, was born in Casablanca, making her a teenager around the time of Rick’s Café Americain (if only Humphrey Bogart ever really lived there). She came to France as … Continue reading …

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