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Steamed salmon with two types of cabbage

I discovered this recipe for steamed salmon with two types of cabbage at a "cook and dine" event in Toulouse, and I've made it many times since. First, you simmer the green cabbage and ...

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Oven-roasted endives

I love braised endives, and I recently tried (with great success) cooking them in the oven instead of in a skillet . So here’s my exclusive, easy, and delicious (yes, really!) recipe for oven-braised ...

Ile-de-France

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My frangipane-filled King's Cake: easy and light

Here’s my recipe for a light and easy frangipane-filled galette des rois, just the way I make it for my family and coworkers. I’m not a huge fan of heavy, sugary pastries myself, so I tried to strike ...

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The Crown of the Kings of the Southwest

Here is my traditional, tried-and-true recipe for the King’s Crown (also known as the King’s Cake), just as it’s made for Epiphany in the south of France (particularly in the Southwest and ...

Provence

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Black Christmas Nougat

Here is my recipe for black Christmas nougat, just as I make it for the whole family during the holiday season. In our beloved Provence region, black nougat is one of the famous traditional ...

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Honey-Ginger Confit Pork Belly

Here is my recipe for honey-ginger confit pork belly, which we made for Christmas dinner this year. Cooking and Side Dishes This pork belly marinated overnight in a soy sauce mixture with honey, ...

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7-Hour Leg of Lamb with Garlic and Rosemary

This 7-hour leg of lamb, seasoned with garlic and rosemary and slow-roasted at a low temperature, is absolutely amazing! You’ll see—it’s a very easy recipe to make, and the ingredients are very simple ...

Provence

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Roasted Peppers with Anchovies

I make these roasted peppers with anchovies all summer long; they’re one of my little joys of the season. Since I’ve been making them for so long—and as a true Provençal—it was high time I shared the ...

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Gnocchi with sage butter

You might have a sage plant on your balcony or in your garden... If so, you’re in for a treat with this recipe for gnocchi with sage butter! It’s a delicious and unique vegetarian dish, perfect for ...

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Shortbread, mascarpone, and passion fruit

Here’s one of my recipes that always impresses guests: mascarpone and passion fruit shortbread cookies. These little cookies are a delicious, gourmet-style dessert—yet quite easy to make. You’ll just ...