Around My French Table: Marie-Helene’s Apple Cake
Don’t you just love saying “Marie Helene” with a heavy French accent? It’s almost as good as “bouche de noel,” or “”mise en place” or “recherche du temps perdue.” This is such a simple, satisfying and forgiving dish. You can use any kind of apples you might…
Around My French Table: Cafe Salle Pleyel Hamburgers
As you may recall, hamburgers are one of the very few things I need to be happy. And I typically don’t like “fancy” burgers. I suspect it must be powerfully tempting to mess with the basics, especially if you’re a restaurateur and want your burger to get…
Around My French Table: Hachis Parmentier
Every now and then you find a recipe that speaks to you on an entirely different level. A recipe that you think about long after you’ve eaten it. A recipe that, should it transmorgify into human form, would give your spouse a serious run for his or her money. Yes, I…
Perfect One-Dish Dinners: Cassoulet-Style Italian Sausages and White Beans
Please sit down because I have something very important to say to you: you must make this dish as soon as humanly possible. Are you at work? Feign illness and leave immediately. Don’t like beans? Get over it. Why do I feel so strongly about this recipe? For…
Off Topic: Fetuccine with Prosciutto and Cream Sauce
I defy you to find a bad sauce in Essentials of Classic Italian Cooking. Go ahead, try, I’ll wait right here. And most of the ones I’ve tried are shockingly simple and quick. This one will make you particularly happy. Mind you, I didn’t say it will make you…