These perfectly shaped petit cabbages are irresistible when pan-roasted. Sweet, nutty and slightly crunchy, they’re intensely flavorful tiny packages. But when you add a drop of maple syrup to the pan, their sweetness gets intensified, making them even more delectable. Roasted with whole chestnuts, the Brussels sprouts acquire an earthy […]
Deeply flavorful yet not too rich, these gratins make a delicious starter. But you can also serve them, with a couple of side vegetables, as a main course for a dinner party or a holiday meal.
Serving light hors d’oeuvres that won’t spoil your guests’ appetite before they sit down for dinner should always be a priority. These endive boats fit the bill. They’re as colorful as they’re delicious – not to mention, festive and light as a cloud! No wonder these cheerful boats have become […]
Apples and pears… a simple combo; a surprising delight Apples and pears are delicious on their own, but together they are superb. Here, the crunchy, tart apples mingle with the soft, sweet pears, making every mouthful of this crisp (or crumble, as it’s known in the UK) irresistibly luscious. Another […]
Mâche is unforgettable. I call it the princess of all leafy greens. The tiny lettuce, when picked young, looks like a rosette, no bigger than a small daisy. Also known as corn salad, field salad or lamb’s lettuce, mâche thrives in cool weather and, contrary to its delicate features, is […]
On a beautiful day in late September my husband and I decided to take a little road trip to the Finger Lakes region of upstate New York. Although we very much needed a break from our relentlessly hectic schedules, the truth is that I had an ulterior motive: I wanted […]
One of the things that excites me most is to take a humble vegetable and turn it into something exquisite. Like… a simple radish.
This Butternut Squash Polenta recipe is a winner: it’s healthy, super-flavorful and quick to make! Read Viviane Bauquet Farre’s post and watch her demo every step of the recipe in the video.
These Parmesan-crusted fennel fritters are tender on the inside and crunchy on the outside! Served with a Meyer lemon dip, they are irresistible… Viviane Bauquet Farre guides you through each step of the recipe with pictures and detailed instructions.
When she’s not creating recipes, Viviane loves to invent cocktails. Here she demos how to make a cocktail with a single malt Scotch and champagne: her take on the classic French 75… and a little history lesson thrown in!
Pumpkin crème brûlée with fresh ginger and cinnamon is the perfect holiday party dessert! Here Viviane Bauquet Farre shares her recipe and tips for making the most creamy and flavorful crème brûlée ever. She uses fresh pumpkin purée. Making crème brûlée is easy and a kitchen torch will form a perfect caramel crust.
Beet tops are high on my list of favorite leafy greens, and a quick way to prepare them is to sauté them with garlic and chili pepper flakes. (Leafy greens taste so much more flavorful with a bit of spice!) Served on top of toasted baguette slices, the tender, warm […]