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Sardine Tartines
This recipe was made for those who typically do not like sardines (including myself) because sardines have some major health benefits....
alisonbonifacy
Sep 15, 2021
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Margarita Chicken
This recipe is one of my mom’s go-to marinades for grilled chicken breasts. The marinade is easy and quick to make. Then, you simply...
alisonbonifacy
Sep 3, 2021
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Summer Vegetable Stacks
This super easy, flavorful recipe was inspired by some summer vegetables in the pantry and a salmon dinner that needed a side of...
alisonbonifacy
Aug 3, 2021
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Dot Ellis’ Lemon Bars
Dot Ellis was a wonderful woman who made these incredible lemon bars well into her 80s for every gathering at my childhood church....
alisonbonifacy
Jul 16, 2021
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Cherry-Almond Thumbprints (Gluten-Free)
In this tasty little one-bite French dessert, juicy black cherry halves add a little freshness to a very moist, gluten-free almond cake....
alisonbonifacy
Jul 16, 2021
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Bacon-Wrapped Prunes
Yum! What an easy and delicious appetizer I have been served a few times while in France. I am not exactly a fan of dried prunes, but I...
alisonbonifacy
Jun 21, 2021
262 views
Potato Salad, Tzatziki-Style
My husband loves ‘American’ potato salad, but a lot of mayonnaise is needed to make a good potato salad really creamy. I adapted this...
alisonbonifacy
Jun 20, 2021
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Fresh Corn and Black Bean Salad
While the French are not big fans of corn on the cob, this delicious recipe is the first thing I make when fresh corn is in season and...
alisonbonifacy
Jun 7, 2021
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White and Green Bean Salad
This easy, bean salad is hearty enough to serve as a light meal or first course or as a tasty side to fish or meat. The salad is vegan,...
alisonbonifacy
Jun 7, 2021
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Blueberry Pie Squares
These little desserts have a scrumptious blueberry pie filling with a thin cheesecake-like layer sandwiched between a yummy crust and...
alisonbonifacy
May 17, 2021
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Rustic Strawberry Rhubarb Tart
When the French make fruit tarts in the spring and summer, the trick is simplicity. Pie dough or puff pastry is topped with seasonal...
alisonbonifacy
May 17, 2021
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Turmeric Couscous and Roasted Vegetables
This yummy, colorful, vegan couscous salad is perfect for sharing at a barbecue or picnic or for serving as a light lunch or dinner. The...
alisonbonifacy
May 1, 2021
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Arugula Hummus
You thought that was guacamole in the picture, didn’t you?! It is actually hummus that is colored and flavored with arugula. I love...
alisonbonifacy
May 1, 2021
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Creamy Salmon and Asparagus Pasta
This yummy bowl of creamy pasta tastes like spring with the fresh asparagus and peas. The salmon adds a little depth and heartiness. This...
alisonbonifacy
Apr 20, 2021
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“Angry” Asparagus
I mainly roast asparagus in the oven, but this method of slow cooking white asparagus on the stovetop was a revelation. My friend made...
alisonbonifacy
Apr 20, 2021
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French Lentils
"Lentilles et Chorizo" is on our neighborhood bistro's menu year-round and it is absolutely amazing. While bistros in France typically...
alisonbonifacy
Apr 7, 2021
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Roasted Vegetable Clafoutis
You already might know the fruit-studded, dessert version of the French clafoutis (clah-foo-tee), but the savory form of the dish is also...
alisonbonifacy
Mar 25, 2021
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Velvety Leek and Parsnip Soup
This complex-tasting soup is delicious and the beautiful bright green color feels like spring. Letting the vegetables sauté slowly gives...
alisonbonifacy
Feb 24, 2021
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Leeks with Vinaigrette and Eggs Mimosa
Many traditional French bistros offer poireaux vinaigrette (boiled or broiled leeks with a vinaigrette dressing) as a starter course....
alisonbonifacy
Feb 24, 2021
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Creamy French Rice Pudding (Riz au lait)
My husband’s fondest food memory is of his Grandma’s riz au lait, or rice pudding. He remembers going to her house, smelling the vanilla...
alisonbonifacy
Feb 10, 2021
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