Blog Archives for tag France

‘Orange Blossom Cake’

I’ve been cooking a lot lately from Mimi Thorisson’s cookbook, French Country Cooking–and for good reason.  The rustic French recipes… Continue reading »

Red Cabbage & Walnut Salad

When most people think of French food, they think of rich, cream-based dishes or heavy sauces. While this can be true… Continue reading »

‘Carrots Provençal’

Each and every one of Patricia Wells’ cookbooks is miraculous.  One of my favorite of her cookbooks is At Home… Continue reading »

Pissaladière

Another nod to a French classic.  A pissaladière is a Provençal onion tart that is typically flavored with black olives,… Continue reading »

Baked Provençal Salmon

I’m reading a fabulous cookbook right now (Hillary Davis’ Cuisine Nicoise) about the cuisine of Nice, France.  Known as Provençal cooking,… Continue reading »

‘Glazed Carrots with Olives’

You can bet money on the fact that if a recipe comes from the kitchen of Jacques Pepin, it is going… Continue reading »

‘Niçoise Salad with Baby Artichokes’

Yet another fabulous version of a beloved Niçoise salad! This version includes the basics: quality tuna in olive oil, olives,… Continue reading »

‘Scallops with Spinach & Orange-Saffron Sauce’

This lovely seared scallops dish has classical French cuisine written all over it.  Why you ask?  Because it’s all about… Continue reading »

‘Garlic Soup with Duck Fat’

 One of my favorite new cookbooks hailing from France’s beloved Mimi Thorisson (a noteworthy food blogger and French TV personality)… Continue reading »