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Gossip, Grudges, and a Damned Good Salad
More on Richard Olney, including a few dishy things he had to say about M.F.K. Fisher, Julia Child, and James Beard. Oh, and a great salad recipe, too.
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My Recipe for Crème Caramel Is Better
I added a little more decadence to this classic—without making it an indulgent overload.
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Coulis in Minutes
Bright, intense fruit sauces do wonders for so many desserts. I've got a classic version (which really isn't that hard!) and a very easy "cheater's…
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My French Onion Soup
One little tweak makes this so much easier to make—and to manage with a spoon.
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Warm Goat Cheese Salad the Way It Should Be
Yes. This is the Salade au Chèvre Chaud you're looking for.
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The French Autumn Soup You've Been Looking For
Looking for a fantastic first-course soup for an autumn/winter gathering? Potage purée de legumes, people! Especially when made with local, in-season…
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The Tomato Salad That Changed My Life
So simple ... and a beautiful, utterly French way to serve the year's best tomatoes.
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Alsatian Main-Dish Gratin with Cauliflower
An easy recipe from a French chef.
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The Classic French Belgian Endive Salad
One of my favorite first-courses to serve before a hearty braise or roast.
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A French Cheese Course
Whether you serve cheese and dessert or a cheese course instead of dessert, you'll make the people at your table very, very happy.
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My French Pot Roast
With sauce ... or is it gravy?
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