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A Perfect Cake for All Summer LongRecently on a favorite French website, I spotted a recipe for a sponge cake scented with ground hazelnuts, and served with...
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A Favorite Asparagus Soup to Welcome the Asparagus Season!Hadley, Massachusetts, near my home in Amherst, proudly claims to be the Asparagus Capital of the U.S. In late May this little town has its...
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The Quintessential Greek Salad—Always a WinnerAlthough I’ve seen many versions of Greek salad on menus in the States, it wasn’t until recently when my husband and I traveled to Greece for...
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Perfect Little Appetizers to Welcome SpringAt our house spring begins when we open the large sun porch located on the southern side of our home. Although spring arrived officially back...
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French Apple Tartlets: Perfect Anytime of the DayAs a longtime fan of La Grande Épicerie, one of Paris’s most celebrated gourmet groceries (it’s part of Le Bon Marché department store), I...
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A Perfect Spring Frittata for Easter BrunchIf you are celebrating Easter and looking for recipes for brunch, this frittata could easily be the centerpiece of a morning or midday menu....
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Brownie Fudge Pie with Bailey’s Whipped Cream for St Patrick’s DayLooking through some old files on my computer a few weeks ago, I spotted a recipe for Brownie Fudge Pie with Bailey’s Whipped Cream that I...
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Delicious Risotto from a Left Bank Restaurant in ParisOur granddaughter, Edie, a college junior, arrived in Paris in early January to spend a semester in the city. She is the third generation of...
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Parisian Hot Chocolate for Valentine’s Day!Quite few years ago in the 1980s, I visited Angelina’s, the celebrated tearoom in Paris located on the Right Bank. Although all their pastries...
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Pan Seared Flank Steak with a Delicious Winter RelishSlowly simmered chicken and wild mushroom ragout served with polenta. Merguez lamb sausages paired with couscous and a bowl of vegetables...
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Kirsten Bell’s One Potato Two Potato Winter HashWhen my good friend and talented assistant, Emily Bell, sent me a photo of a beautiful Yukon Gold and sweet potato hash with red bell peppers,...
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An Elegant Last-Minute Dessert for New Year’s EveAlthough I have long been a fan of the famous French dessert known as the Mont Blanc (designed to honor the famous mountain in the...
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Two Quick and Delicious Holiday AppetizersA few days ago, I did my monthly TV cooking demo for Mass Appeal, a popular noontime show that airs on our local NBC affiliate. With...
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Delicious Cookies for the Holiday SeasonAlthough I don’t bake cookies often during the year, once December arrives I take out my baking sheets, search for favorite recipes, and set up...
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A Classic Pumpkin Pie with a Twist for ThanksgivingIf I had to guess, I’d bet that in the week before Thanksgiving, more home cooks will pull out rolling pins and pie plates for baking than at...
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An Old Recipe Becomes New AgainAlmost 20 years ago, during one of my and my husband’s working trips to Paris, a neighbor arrived at our apartment door around noon one day...
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When Leftovers Inspire a New Soup RecipeRecently, after testing a recipe for roasted butternut squash with mascarpone and honey, I had a generous baking dish of leftovers. The recipe...
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Enhancing a Grilled Cheese Sandwich with Fall Apple ChutneyRecently, searching for a quintessential autumn dish to demo for my monthly cooking segment on “Mass Appeal,” a weekday show airing on...
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Perfect Little Roasted Grape and Goat Cheese Toasts for Autumn GatheringsFall finally seems to be touching down in New England with the arrival of cooler weather and shorter days. Since I love to cook seasonally,...
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A Scrumptious Plum Tart for a Labor Day Get TogetherSince we live in a college town (there are 3 colleges in Amherst and two more in neighboring communities!), many of our friends are away during...
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The Star of the Season—Fresh Local CornIn the small New England town where we live local corn is everyone’s favorite vegetable in late summer. You can find it at our Saturday...
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Savoring France: Paris, Lyon, Provence Aug 13-22, 2024Bonjour tout le monde Hello everyone, We’re using our French because we have some exciting news to share! Next August...
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Winning Grilled Salmon to Please My HusbandMy spouse, who loves shellfish, often orders oysters on the half shell, splurges on Maine lobster, and savors clams in creamy chowders. But...
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A Showstopper Summer DessertDuring the pandemic, my entertaining (if you can call it that) was limited to my family or a small number of friends. I searched for recipes...
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Discovering a Special Chicken Salad in ParisA few years ago in Paris, one of my young thirty-something friends asked if we could have lunch together near her office. She suggested that...
