Whenever we think of Asian ingredients like bok choy, we tend to think of Asian recipes. But I was actually interested in something quite different. I had two goals in mind – to create a completely original main course with bok choy, and to see what would happen if I […]
These little fritters are the quintessential summer appetizer or hors d’oeuvre. Adults love them, kids love them, even picky eaters love them. They’re as addictive as they are easy to prepare. The basil leaves become crispy as they fry, while the lemon zest adds a bit of zing to the […]
The most exciting part about my journey of discovering wines has been getting to taste varietals I’d never heard of. Take Xinomavro, for example. The name itself is intriguing enough to make me want to explore. Xinomavro is the aristocratic black grape of Greece. It means “acid black” and it […]
Making crêpes with grandma… a childhood well spent When I was a child, my grandmother would always make crêpes for our yearly Mardi Gras celebration. She would rise early in the morning to begin her ritual, and I would rise with her and watch in awe. My job was to […]
A flavorful and easy vegetable brochette recipe with a smoky pimentón marinade. Pimentón is the spice most associated with Spanish national dishes like chorizo and paella but it’s a perfect complement to grilled foods.
This unusual but delicious orzo pasta salad is made with mint-walnut pesto and grilled corn. An easy recipe and a great side dish for your summer barbecues.
Juicy, plump, sweet and irresistibly smoky
A crucial technique for the perfect tomato sauce. Save the juice for gazpacho… or to make a Bloody Mary
An everyday salad recipe with two great salad dressings. Serve with seasonal farmers’ market greens: arugula, mustard greens, pea shoots, baby romaine, oak leaf, baby kale, endive, mizuna, tatsoy, Boston lettuce or watercress. The delicious variations are endless.
Easy and utterly delicious
Here’s a delicious twist on the classic Provençal dish: Niçoise salad. Viviane Bauquet Farre serves it with grilled vegetables and a basil vinaigrette – A perfect recipe for hot summer days!
This quick and easy recipe with flash-sautéed cherry tomatoes and garlic scapes makes the most delicious and versatile side dish.