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Croque Monsieur: a Recipe for Heaven
Croque Monsieur, the classic French buttered ham and cheese sandwich, is easy to make and tastes like heaven.
Savor the Flavor of Herbes de Provence
Use herbes de Provence, a French blend of thyme, lavender and other herbs such as fennel and rosemary, to season everything from roast chicken to omelets.
A Buttery Wild Salmon Chowder
Not afraid of butter? Try this rich salmon chowder made with wild salmon, butter and cream.
A Sassy Autumn Slaw
After a trip to Costco, I wound up with what seemed like 400 pounds of baby carrots in my crisper drawer. There are only so many carrots one… Read More »
Kale: Show it some respect already
“What is this?” asked the produce market cashier, holding up the bag of dark leafy greens. “Kale,” I replied, wondering yet again if more than six people in… Read More »
All in Favor of Slimness, Please Stand Up
Mounting scientific evidence shows that simply sitting too much can promote obesity and diabetes.
Garlicky Chicken and Fresh Tomatoes
Chicken breasts cooked with olive oil, lots of garlic and fresh garden tomatoes, served with polenta.
Salade Nicoise just right for August
My variation on Salade Nicoise, the French salad made of tuna, tomatoes, eggs, green beans and potatoes.
Dino and the Italian Deli
The absence of Dino was the first sign that the owners of my favorite Italian deli, Minelli’s, have passed the torch to a younger generation. Not too long… Read More »
How to boil an egg
In cooking, as in life, sometimes the simplest things can be the most vexing. Take the perfect boiled egg. If you have not quite mastered this skill, you… Read More »