A colorful soup is just what I love, and this Vegetable Soup au Pistou from Melissa Clark’s “Dinner in French” cookbook is no exception. It features some of summer’s finest goodies – tomatoes, zucchini and string beans (and peas if you are like me and want to just add some […]
A plate with a fantastic palette of shades and textures is simply delightful. That’s what I have found here in this marvelous Chicken Marengo that called out to me on Pinterest. This dish features chicken thighs, which are so affordable and great to use to feed a crowd. Canned tomatoes, […]
Calling all Francophiles: For reals, escargot may seem way too high falutin to rock out at home, but this dish could not be easier. First of all, you do not need the snail shells that slipped out of Julia Roberts escargot-fine-dining contraption in “Pretty Woman.” Those shells are legit just […]
This is currently a favorite dinner for my husband and son: Lemon Chicken with Croutons. It is from one of my most beloved Barefoot Contessa cookbooks: “Barefoot in Paris.” Perhaps it’s my love of all things French from the style to the art to the oldness to the chicness, but […]
French Onion Soup is a fave around here. Over the years, I have perfected my recipe. I strongly recommend using a mixture of red and yellow onions. The red onions give a nice spicy pop. Gruyere cheese is the classic cheese for the topping. Shred it when it’s cold for […]
