French
Ratatouille A La Nicoise
This is the ratatouille recipe from my cousin Bernard’s cookbook, La Cuisine Vagabonde. It is by far my favorite version.
Herb Roasted Lamb Chops
Super quick and easy weeknight main dish. Serve with roasted potatoes and a green vegetable or ratatouille.
Cassoulet
This is my grandmother’s Cassoulet and one of my all time favorites.
Duck Fat Roasted Potatoes
This French method of preparing potatoes has to be my most favorite preparation.
Pork Roast with Cider-Herb-Grape Sauce
This is my mother’s recipe and one of my favorites from childhood. It is a casually elegant dish suitable for serving to kids as well as to company.
Choucroute Garnie
Choucroute is French for sauerkraut. It is great served with beer or Riesling and hearty rye bread. Our family always served it on Thanksgiving because it’s such a hearty cold weather dish.
Beef Burgundy
This is my version of boeuf bourguignon.
Chicken Cutlets with Sage and Mushrooms
If you’re looking for chicken cutlets that aren’t breaded, try boneless, skinless chicken cutlets with a sauce of sage, mushrooms, white wine, and cream.
Chicken Breasts with Tomatoes, Capers, Olives and Artichokes
I adapted this from a great Mark Bittman recipe by adding artichokes and olives and using Herbes de Provence instead of tarragon.
Steak, Beet and Arugula Salad
We always have leftover steak and we love arugula, so this is a great light weeknight meal –especially when heirloom tomatoes are in season. Serve with a baguette, French cheeses and a light fruity wine.