Balsamic French Green Beans ~ Haricots verts balsamiques
An Arab Fable Once in his shop a workman wrought With languid hand, and listless thought, When through the open …
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Salmon ‘au poivre’ ~ Saumon au poivre
Before Fannie Merritt Farmer there was Mrs. D.A. (Mary) Lincoln. Mrs. Lincoln was co-founder with Maria Parloa of The Boston …
Whipped Roasted Pumpkin, Adobo and Maple Spiced~ Purée de potiron rôtie aux épices
A small can of Chipotles in Adobo represents an entire growing season for the jalapeño chili and a time and …
Little Verrines of Fresh ‘Ratatouille’ ~ Petites verrines à la ‘ratatouille’ fraîche
‘A woman cooks for love of her man, a chef for himself, for his pride.’ Robert J. Courtine, quoted in …
Sweet Potato Peanut Soup
One can make many things out of a peanut and perhaps that is why there exist public expressions of appreciation …
Boneless Loin of Lamb Wellington with Red Wine ~ Balsamic Sauce
When I was young I used to serve roast stuffed turkey and baked ham at every party. …Down through the …
Grilled European Sea Bass ~ America’s favorite imported fish prepared Congolese Style
With its sleek, gray body, tinged with pink, the European Sea Bass is, aesthetically speaking, an attractive creature. American chefs …
Fresh Tomato Tart ~ Tarte Fine aux Tomates
The tomato, like a good character actor, is able to convey a range of impressions in shorthand. It is traditionally infamous in the …
Tartiflette ~ the dish made from Forbidden Cheese
The French cheese dish Tartiflette dates back only to the 1980’s when it was developed to help promote the popularity …
Mi-Cuit Chocolat Two Ways ~ A Warm, Dark Chocolate Dessert
Even when they leave their native lands, some dishes are known by their original names. A recipe for Trifle in …
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