Butternut Squash Soup, Velouté de Courge
This time of year, a wonderful winter butternut squash soup can make an ordinary evening at home, quite extraordinary. 1 large butternut...
Caramelized Tomato Tarte Tatin
A tomato Tatin is an upside down tart of caramelized tomatoes. The process of caramelizing tomatoes is one where cooking them increases...
Plum tart with Almonds
A proper plum tart can be the right mix of tart and sweet, and that balance makes it a perfect way to end a meal. 12 Ripe plums Classic...
Provençal Sea Bream, Dorade
Our oh so chic and beautiful friend Valérie from Paris, was visiting and decided to make us a simple elegant meal. Given that we have an...
Winter Truffles...the wait is over
Finally the winter truffle is here from Provence, the Tuber Melanosporum, yes this is the beautifully pungent black truffle that will...
Pépita's Chocolate & Lavender Cake
This reciuped was made lovingly in Provence by Pépita, a very beautiful and clever little French girl under the tutelage of the lovely...
Artichokes Aïoli- The Ultimate Amuse Bouche
The artichoke is one of the most beautiful vegetables that is delicate and delicious, yet is rarely thought of as appetizer before a...
The Ultimate French Onion Soup
I tend to get over-excited when a classic dish gets me to reconsider its virtues. Just when I had forgotten the French onion soup, I am...
Beef Daube Provençale
With the first glimpse of winter, the heartiest dish to celebrate its arrival is a beef Daube. This is the quintessential Provencale...
Mushroom Risotto- Les Chanterelles Qui Chantent
The market today had every shade of mushrooms, and I felt like making this simple yet elegant dish, because when autumn rolls around,...
