Go to Recipe Go to Video While I lived in Louviers, which is surrounded by woods and takes its names from the wolves who once lived in them (loup = wolf), every autumn I struck out with my pal, Louis, to hunt mushrooms. Of the mushroom aficionados I know, he was the generous one who …
Go to Recipe Go to Video Magic Mayo Mayonnaise is a magic sauce. There really is no other way to describe it, because it’s an alchemical mystery in so many ways. How is it that one egg yolk and some vinegar can suspend up to several gallons of oil (this has been proven in laboratory …
Go to Recipe Go to Video I highly recommend having a variety of condiments on hand in your pantry, fridge, and freezer so that even when you think you have nothing to serve for dinner, you do. This lovely, melting, sweet pepper confit is just such a condiment. Red bell peppers are simply green bell …
Go to Recipe Go to Video What better warm, salty-sweet tidbit to offer guests than an almond-stuffed date that has been wildly sauteed in olive oil then seasoned with fleur de sel? There isn’t one. This very fast, very simple delight transforms a simple amuse bouche (appetizer) into a feast. Sweet History The date has …
