Category: Main Dishes
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Gnocchi – A Chameleon of Dishes
Whether it be the season or the craving of a specific flavor, gnocchi are like a chameleon in that it changes with how it’s dressed up. For this reason (and its fluffy, pillow-like nature), it’s a dish I gravitate towards when seeking a bit of indulgence. I find the process of rolling each little dumpling…
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Tarte Courgette
Appealing to the eyes and palate, a tarte courgette, or zucchini tart, is light and delicate. Only requiring a few ingredients, the crust is very quick to whip together, and like with anything, quality over quantity.
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Crème Fraîche and Chive Omelette
Not only does this simple and effortless dish act as a blank canvas for its endless opportunities of flavor profiles, but can be served for any meal of the day.
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Tomato Risotto
Arborio rice is the canvas to which the flavor profiles are endless of what can be added to create a creamy, satisfying, and colorful meal. Risotto is an easy dish with which to experiment in the kitchen, leaving room for forgiveness to tweak the flavor to the exact desire. In this case, I was dreaming…
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Lemon and Pea Risotto
Saturday nights at home, cozied in the kitchen with my husband and two teenagers, our record player scratching out melodies that prompt reminiscence of past travels, and I’m surrounded by ingredients to prepare one of my preferred dinners. Lining my butcher block are fresh lemons, delicate shallots, sweet and anise notes of tarragon, complimenting the…
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Chicken Pot Pie with a French Twist
An American classic with a French twist makes for a perfect weeknight meal or is elevated enough to serve to guests. This dish combines some of my favorite things about cooking: tapping into inspiration from travels, recreating beloved classics and lastly, taking a short cut that makes the dish more approachable.
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French Tarragon Chicken Meatballs
As much as I love cooking, weeknight dinner time can be challenging when balancing an active schedule with two teenagers. While physically carving out the time to execute a healthy’ish and quick meal can be a hurdle, it’s also finding the inspiration to serve something that appeals to everyone’s palates. So, I lean into the…
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