[My Life in Paris] Themes for the New Year
As we turned the page on 2022, I reflected on how I’d like my new year to unfold. I generally don’t make resolutions, but I …
Tarte Fine aux Poires | Thin Crust Pear Tart
This savory sweet tart makes for a quick & effortless meal that is delightfully satisfying paired with salad greens and a glass of sweet white wine.
Christmas Stuffing Pâté Chaud
Leftover stuffing of ground pork, foie gras, chestnuts, egg and browned onions deglazed with cognac make the perfect filling for pâté chaud meat pies.
Poulet à la moutarde | Mustard Chicken
The simplicity of this French classic makes for a quick, yet delectable weeknight meal. Served with rice and a side of greens, this mustard chicken will satisfy just about any appetite!
Cake Salé au Poulet et Curry | Chicken Curry Savory Cake
This variation of the French cake salé | savory cake infuses the flavors of a traditional Vietnamese chicken curry into a radiantly colored loaf. You’ll often find such savory cakes served alongside apéritifs during the cocktail hour. Given how easy they are to make and their versatility, they also make an ideal hors-d’œuvre for picnics or potlucks. They travel well and can be served warm, room temp or even cold.
Roasted Bell Pepper and Leek Quiche
The ease and versatility of quiches make for a delicious Sunday afternoon lunch or a light weeknight meal. You can add virtually any combination of ingredients you like to them. For this quiche, roasting bell peppers brings out their sweetness, which complements the savoriness of the feta and sautéed leeks. Paired with a simple green salad, this roasted bell pepper and leek quiche will certainly satisfy just about any appetite!
The Cutest Deviled Easter Egg Chicks
What could possibly be cuter than transforming classic Easter deviled eggs into a mother hen and a flock of baby chicks? Making these Easter egg appetizers require a bit of dexterity and patience, but the final outcome will give you a good giggle! This family of chicks will no doubt add a bit of glee to your dining table and amuse your guests. Even the pickiest of eaters will have a hard time resisting these little cuties!
How to Make Chouquettes
Chouquettes are a choux pastry without any filling and adorned by sucre perlé (pearl sugar). This quintessential French snack is often enjoyed by children and adults alike. The light and airy puff will have you reaching for one after another!
Curried Cauliflower Soup with Coconut Milk
February tends to be the coldest month in Paris. I like to keep warm with this cauliflower soup when I’m craving a satisfying, yet fuss-free meal.
Ginger & Clove Madeleines
These ginger and clove madeleines are a simple twist on French MOF President Philippe Urraca’s recipe from his most recently published opus. The recipe yields madeleines with a perfectly rounded dome. These madeleines will surely indulge your sweet tooth and may even elicit a Proustian moment of nostalgia.