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French in a Flash: Herbes de Provence Seared Steak

RECIPE: Herbes de Provence Seared Steak

If you’re looking to grill on Bastille Day (that’s next Thursday!), look no further.  This recipe, from French in a Flash a few weeks ago, is just about the best grilled steak I’ve ever had.  Inexpensive, but super-tender, beef tenderloin … Continue reading

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

The Secret Ingredient (Ginger Jam) Part II: The BEST Take-Out Style Ginger Shrimp

RECIPE: Ginger Shrimp

Get the whole story at Serious Eats. There is nothing like Chinese shrimp—or, at least the shrimp you get in American Chinese restaurants. They have the lightest crispy coating on the outside, and then that thick, flavors-from-all-directions sauce that clings … Continue reading

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

Franglais: Burrata with White Peaches

RECIPE: Burrata with White Peaches

Get the whole story on The Huffington Post. I’ve been feeling restless. In that soul-churning kind of way, where you don’t even want to stand on one foot for too long. Sitting down for a prolonged plate of pasta is … Continue reading

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Categories: 15 Minutes, Appetizers & Hors D’Oeuvres, Breakfast & Brunch, Easy, Eat, For a Crowd, Franglais, Recipes, Salad, Series, Soup & Salad, Vegetarian
 

French in a Flash: Provençal White Bean Dip

RECIPE: Provençal White Bean Dip

Get the whole story at Serious Eats. While in Napa recently, I found and loved a white bean dip at Thomas Keller’s Bouchon in Yountville, which came served with pain epi. It was creamy, mild, and mellow, but not bland … Continue reading

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Working Girl Dinners: Chicken Paillard Salad

RECIPE: Chicken Paillard Salad with Arugula, Fennel, and Apples

Looks pretty gourmet, doesn’t it?  Thinly pounded, grilled chicken breast topped with an arugula, fennel, and apple salad.  No one would assume you threw it together on a George Foreman. This is such an easy, healthy dinner.  Chicken paillard, inspired … Continue reading

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Categories: 15 Minutes, Cheap, Easy, Eat, Main Courses, Poultry, Recipes, Salad, Series, Soup & Salad, Watch, Working Girl Dinners
 

French in a Flash: Broccoli Gratin

RECIPE: Broccoli Gratin

Get the whole story at Serious Eats As much as I love vegetables (and I do), I admit there’s no better way to eat them than when they’re bubbling in hot cream and covered in melted cheese. Vegetables have for … Continue reading

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Categories: 60 Minutes, Easy, Eat, French in a Flash, Recipes, Series, Sides, Vegetables
 

The Secret Ingredient (Ginger Jam) Part I: Gingered Sesame Noodles

RECIPE: Gingered Sesame Noodles

Get the whole story at Serious Eats. When I first moved to Florida from Manhattan, there were a few things I missed.  Like winter.  And sesame noodles.

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