Category: Recipes

  • Basque Chicken with Peppers, Tomatoes, and Olives

    Basque Chicken with Peppers, Tomatoes, and Olives

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 55 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes Quick Ingredients 8 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 2.5 lb / 1.1 kg) 1.5 tsp kosher salt, divided; 3/4 tsp black pepper 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil 1 large yellow onion, thinly sliced 3…

  • Zucchini and Goat Cheese Gratin with Mint

    Zucchini and Goat Cheese Gratin with Mint

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 35 minutes Total Time: 55 minutes Quick Ingredients 4 medium zucchini (about 800 g), thinly sliced into 3 mm rounds 6 oz (170 g) soft fresh goat cheese (chèvre) 1/2 cup (120 ml) crème fraîche or heavy cream 4 tbsp extra-virgin olive…

  • Spoon-Tender Daube Provençale with Red Wine and Olives

    Spoon-Tender Daube Provençale with Red Wine and Olives

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings Prep Time: 30 minutes Cook Time: 3 hours 15 minutes Total Time: 3 hours 45 minutes (plus optional 12–24 hour marinade) Quick Ingredients 2.5 lb (1.1 kg) beef chuck, cut into 2-inch (5 cm) chunks Kosher salt and black pepper 4 oz (115 g) lardons or thick-cut bacon,…

  • Lyonnaise Lentils with Lardons and Poached Egg

    Lyonnaise Lentils with Lardons and Poached Egg

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 35 minutes Total Time: 55 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 1/4 cups (250 g) lentilles du Puy (French green lentils), rinsed 6 cups (1.4 L) water, 1 tsp kosher salt, 1 bay leaf, 2 thyme sprigs, 1 small carrot, 1 celery stalk, 1…

  • Papillote Cod with Fennel, Tomatoes, Capers, and Pastis

    Papillote Cod with Fennel, Tomatoes, Capers, and Pastis

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 14 minutes Total Time: 34 minutes Quick Ingredients 4 skinless cod fillets (6 oz/170 g each) 1 medium fennel bulb (about 12 oz/340 g), shaved 1 cup (150 g) cherry tomatoes, halved 2 tbsp small capers, rinsed 1 small lemon, 8 thin…

  • Classic Blanquette de Veau with Lemony Cream Sauce

    Classic Blanquette de Veau with Lemony Cream Sauce

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings Prep Time: 30 minutes Cook Time: 1 hour 45 minutes Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes Quick Ingredients 1.2 kg veal shoulder, cut in 3–4 cm (1½ in) cubes 3 carrots, 2 leeks, 300 g mushrooms 1 small onion + 2 whole cloves, 1 celery rib, 2 garlic…

  • Creamy Dijon Mustard Chicken with Tarragon

    Creamy Dijon Mustard Chicken with Tarragon

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 40 minutes Total Time: 55 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 lb (900 g) bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (4–6 pieces) 1 1/2 tsp kosher salt, 1 tsp black pepper 1 tbsp olive oil, 2 tbsp unsalted butter 3 large shallots, thinly sliced (about 1…

  • Hachis Parmentier with Pulled Beef and Gruyère

    Hachis Parmentier with Pulled Beef and Gruyère

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 55 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes (includes 10 minutes rest) Quick Ingredients 3 lb Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cubed 6 Tbsp unsalted butter (plus 1 Tbsp for dotting) 1/2 cup whole milk + 1/4 cup heavy cream, warmed 1…

  • Pork Cider Sauté with Apples and Mustard Cream

    Pork Cider Sauté with Apples and Mustard Cream

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 1 hour 20 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 40 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 1/2 lb (1.1 kg) pork shoulder, cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes 2 tbsp all-purpose flour 2 tbsp unsalted butter + 1 tbsp olive oil 2 medium yellow onions, thinly…

  • Classic Moules Marinières with Fries and Crusty Bread

    Classic Moules Marinières with Fries and Crusty Bread

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 35 minutes Total Time: 55 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 kg live mussels, scrubbed and debearded 3 large shallots, finely chopped 3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced 4 tbsp unsalted butter, divided 1 tbsp olive oil 240 ml dry white wine (Muscadet or Sauvignon…