This summer vegetable tian looks impressive, but it’s surprisingly easy to make. The key is slicing your vegetables evenly—use a mandoline if you have one, or a sharp knife…
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Since I chose to name my cooking school after this emblematic dish of stuffed vegetables (petit means “small” and farcis means “stuffed”), I needed to come up with a…
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We cook a lot of mussels, especially in the summer. They’re fast, affordable, and always feel like more effort than they are. Over the years we’ve made them every…
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Flan Pâtissier might sound fancy, but at its heart, it’s just a simple custard tart. It’s creamy, rich, and smooth, with a buttery crust that holds everything together. And…
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This classic French chicken soup is one of our go-to fall and winter dinners. It’s essentially a boiled chicken and admittedly not the most picturesque dish. But what it…
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Far Breton is a traditional Breton dessert from Brittany, a region in northwest France known for its rich culinary heritage. This French flan-like dessert is typically filled with…
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I first learned about Papi’s Chicken with Calvados and Sautéed Apples while exploring classic French recipes. Normandy cuisine is all about apples, cream, and Calvados, and this dish wraps…
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Sole Meunière is one of those dishes that’s surprisingly easy to make at home, despite its elegant reputation. The rich, nutty brown butter and a touch of lemon juice…
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When we lived in Burgundy for a short period of time, a quick stop at the butcher shop turned into an obsession. We were picking up steaks for the…
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If you’ve come back from apple picking with more apples than you know what to do with, this Invisible Apple Cake, or Gâteau Invisible, is the perfect easy fall…
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If there’s one thing we wait for each year, it’s the arrival of fresh, ripe figs. There’s something so decadent yet wholesome about figs—sweet, tender, and bursting with flavor.…
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When it comes to weeknight dinners, simplicity is key—especially during the summer when you want to avoid heating up the oven. That’s why we love this French Summer Chicken…