Makes 5 servings
Steak Tartare
Makes 6 to 8 appetizer servings Cold, highly seasoned, and luxuriously raw beef with crispy fried potatoes is an inspired combination of textures and flavors that goes marvelously with a light, slightly chilled cru Beaujolais, or even better, Champagne. Serve this appetizer with gaufrettes (waffle-style potato chips), spicy mustard, and […]
Tarte Tatin
Makes 6 servings Although Tarte Tatin seems quite elegant and, in some restaurants, liberties have been taken to fancy it up, it is really just a simple apple tart. Though fancy versions exist, we think that simpler is better. Remove all the bells and whistles and keep it simple—a good […]
Tartiflette
Tartiflette, or gratinéed potatoes in white sauce, is a classic dish that exhibits all the characteristics of French culinary decadence. You can enjoy it simply, alongside a light green salad, or alongside an impressive roast for a special occasion.
Traditional New Year’s Eve Oysters
Across much of the world, oysters are an iconic New Year food tradition, but especially in France, where pop-up oyster stalls emerge throughout Paris to supply the city with this holiday staple. Few foods are as polarizing as oysters. Diners either passionately endorse the intake of these bivalves or are […]
Vinegar Chicken
Makes 6 servings Braising chicken in vinegar is a very popular cooking method in the Mediterranean. You will find numerous variations in different countries and regions, but this particular recipe is a version of the French poulet sauté au vinaigre, or vinegar chicken. The method calls for marinating the chicken […]