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Vol-au-Vents with Provençal Zucchini

by Camille Malmquist

Vol-au-vent translates literally to “flight in the wind” and refers to the airy lightness of the baked puff pastry shell. It is said to have been created by Antonin Carême in his Parisian patisserie in the earl[...]

Apricot Swirl Ice Cream

by Camille Malmquist

There’s no shortage of great ice cream shops in Paris. Many of them, however, close for summer vacation in August. What's an ice cream lover to do during the dog days? Make your own, of course!

This recipe pai[...]

Caviar d’Aubergines

by Camille Malmquist

Undoubtedly, summer is the reigning season for a picnic in Paris. Most of the time, Parisians will stop by their neighborhood traiteur to pick up deli favorites, such as salads, pâtés and dips. One of the most popular of these i[...]

Chicken with Fennel, Rice and Spring Mushrooms

by Camille Malmquist

Late spring is one of the best times of year to shop for fresh produce in the Paris markets. The abundance of fresh herbs and delicate mushrooms makes a lovely flavor palette perfect for warmer weather.

Warm Herbed Asparagus Salad with Poached Eggs

by Camille Malmquist

It may come as something of a surprise, but here in Paris—land of the coffee-and-croissant breakfast—weekend brunch has become downright trendy of late.

Tarte Chocolat-Noisette

by Camille Malmquist

Nearly every French bakery offers a version of the tarte au chocolat, or ganache tart. It ranges from the sublime (thin, crisp crust with creamy, deeply chocolaty filling) to the shameful (days-old, soggy crust and dried, cracked ganache). But it's such an [...]

Braised Red Cabbage with Apples and Sausage

by Camille Malmquist

Choucroute garnie is a classic of Alsatian cuisine and is particularly suited to long winter nights. The long-simmered dish featuring endless pork products [...]

Pommes à la Dauphinoise

by Camille Malmquist

France has at least as many potato dishes as there are days of the year. Pommes à la dauphinoise, or gratin dauphinois, is both one of the simplest and one of the tastiest. Traditionally it’s baked in a shallow gratin dish rubbed with garlic, but I like the [...]

Lamb Tagine with Prunes and Apricots

by Barbra AustinBarbra Austin

Everyone seems to have a favorite address for couscous in Paris. I’m not going to tell you mine, but I will share one of my favorite recipes when I’m in the mood for couscous at home.

Chestnut Rum Truffles

by Barbra AustinBarbra Austin

A box of Parisian chocolates would be a welcome holiday gift, but something handmade is even more special.

I stopped at Jean-Charles Rochoux the other day, one of my favorite Paris [...]

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