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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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Cherry Tomato Savory Tart
As I have previously highlighted, the French love to make savory ‘tarts’ in the summer to serve at barbecues and picnics. This is because...
alisonbonifacy
Aug 3, 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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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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“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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Basque Chicken Stew (Poulet Basquaise)
The Basque region of France (along the border of Spain) is one of my favorite places in France and makes me think of sun, bright colors,...
alisonbonifacy
Apr 7, 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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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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Classic Crème Brûlée
Crème brûlée has always been one of my favorites because they are just heavenly when done well. I ordered a kitchen torch a year ago and...
alisonbonifacy
Feb 10, 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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Mini Flammekueche Appetizers
Flammekeuche (‘flam eh koosh’) is a rustic specialty from the Alsace region of France. Resembling a large pizza, the traditional version...
alisonbonifacy
Feb 3, 2021
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Carnitas Parmentier (Shepherd’s Pie)
After two nights of carnitas tacos, my husband suggested turning the leftover meat into a Mexican-style hachis parmentier. Hachis...
alisonbonifacy
Jan 11, 2021
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Seared Scallops over Melted Saffron Leeks
This lovely French scallop recipe actually comes from my friend Veronique at Cuisine Elegante. I first made it during one of her virtual...
alisonbonifacy
Jan 4, 2021
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Chocolate Peanut Butter Bûche de Noël (Yule log)
Around Christmastime in France, shop windows and grocery stores overflow with two treats: chocolates and bûches de Noël (pronounced...
alisonbonifacy
Dec 20, 2020
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Pommes Anna (Potatoes)
Potatoes and butter. That’s it. Well, and salt and pepper. But my, oh my, these French potatoes are special! Adding salt and butter...
alisonbonifacy
Dec 13, 2020
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French Tart Shell
Tart and pie shells can be very tricky – slight variations in oven, ingredient and dough temperatures make all the difference. I have had...
alisonbonifacy
Dec 3, 2020
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French Apple-Almond Délice
There are many variations of French apple tarts and cakes, the most famous being the tarte tatin. My husband rightfully pointed out that...
alisonbonifacy
Nov 4, 2020
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Bœuf-Carotte
This simple, delicious French stew features, as you may have guessed, beef and carrots. This recipe (there are different variations) is...
alisonbonifacy
Nov 4, 2020
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Six-Vegetable Potage (Thick Soup)
Variations of this typical French vegetable soup can be found on bistro menus (and our dining room table) throughout winter in France. At...
alisonbonifacy
Oct 15, 2020
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