Dinner for Two: Tagliatelle with Roasted Tomatoes and Fennel
A fresh Arrabiata sauce roasted in the oven, full of cherry tomatoes, fresh chilies, fennel, garlic, and mint, tangled with fresh whole wheat tagliatelle. More
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French in a Flash: Three-Cheese Hearty Greens and Puff Pastry Tart
Swiss chard, spinach, and leeks mixed with ricotta, Gruyère, parmesan, and pine nuts makes the perfect filling for a slightly virtuous, slightly decadent vegetarian puff pastry tart. More
Dinner for Two: Chunky Cherry Tomato Shrimp Puttanesca
Spicy, fresh, and aromatic, this fresh puttanesca sauce, made from fresh cherry tomatoes, olives, capers, chilies, oregano, and lemon, flavors a gorgeous stew of jumbo tomatoes. A light take on a classic that's a perfect after-work dinner for two. More
French in a Flash: Wild Mushroom and Truffle Muffin-Tin Omelettes
Roasted wild mushrooms, parmesan, and truffle oil all get whisked into eggs and baked into puffed, fluffy individual omelettes in muffin tins. More
Dinner for Two: Greek Lamb Burger with Chunky Mint Tzatziki
A warm pita stuffed with a tender, garlicky lamb burger and a chunky tzatziki full of fresh mint, chives, and oregano. More
French in a Flash: Sea Scallops Baked with Butter and Endives
Scallops roasted with sweet butter and bitter endives is a Paris restaurant favorite, but so simple to make at home. More
French in a Flash: Salmon with Thyme and Three-Lemon Crème Fraîche
This salmon roasted with lemon and thyme can be served hot or room temperature with a simple sauce of crème fraîche, thyme, and lemon in three forms: zest, juice, and preserved. More
Dinner for Two: Cornish Game Hens with Prosciutto and Rosemary with White Beans
Another small-kitchen, busy-life holiday dinner for two: individual roast birds smothered in garlic and rosemary, wrapped in crispy prosciutto, and served with all-Italian white beans. More
French in a Flash: Hearty Chard, Pancetta, and Pecorino Quiche
Here's a simple French favorite stuffed with some Italian staples: crisp pancetta, salty Pecorino, and hearty Swiss chard. Perfect for Christmas morning while tearing up wrapping paper. More
Dinner for Two: Spicy, Smoky Bean Cakes with Lime Slaw and Charred Avocado
They're kind of like crab cakes, but a Tex-Mex bean version that are low in fat and brimming with flavor. And the best part is, you can whip the whole thing together in five minutes in your food processor. More
French in a Flash: Salt-Baked Fish Stuffed with Herbs and Lemon
Here's how to make the most simple, delicious, juicy, and fragrant whole roast fish. Brought to the table in a thick crust of crackable salt, it's a show stopper. More
Dinner for Two: Fennel-Roasted Pork Tenderloin with Sweet Onions
If you find yourself celebrating the holidays as a twosome this year, here is one option I propose: a fabulous, easy, lean roast loin of pork crusted in fennel seeds and fresh thyme with fabulous, soft caramelized fennel and red onions roasted alongside. Instead of gravy, top it with a light drizzle of simple olive oil and balsamic vinegar. More
French in a Flash: Quatre Epices Glazed Carrots
Little, sweet baby carrots simply prepared in a savory, spiced glaze of ginger, cloves, nutmeg, and pepper is perfect for the holidays. More
Dinner for Two: Steak Tacos with Pickled Onions
Simple little tacos towered with spiced seared steak, quick-pickled onions, fresh cilantro, crumbly queso fresco, and lime. More
French in a Flash: Broiled Scallops Provençale
Juicy, sweet sea scallops get quickly baked with little grape tomatoes and a herby breadcrumb topping packed with garlic, basil, and a little bit of butter. More
Dinner for Two: Sweet Sausage and Pea Orzo Risotto
A thick, hearty orzo risotto, more foolproof than the rice variety, full of sweet Italian sausage, peas, and Parmesan. More
French in a Flash: Niçoise Toasts with Fresh Tuna and Tomatoes
Grilled bread get rubbed with garlic, topped with a light and tangy basil fromage blanc, and piled with a chopped Niçoise salad of fresh roasted tuna, grape tomatoes, black and green olives, capers, olive oil, and lemon. More
Dinner for Two: Rustic Turkey and Vegetable Pie
Living in England means Thanksgiving isn't a huge feast at our house. But to recreate all the flavors when living abroad, here's a hot and hearty pie full of dark meat turkey, aromatic vegetables, fresh thyme, mushrooms, and wine, topped with pastry. And it's a cinch to make. More
French in a Flash: Turkey Au Vin
Turkey legs get slow cooked in a classic French sauce of mushrooms, shallots, thyme, Cognac, red wine, and stock. The resulting stew is perfect over creamy mashed potatoes or buttered gnocchi. More
Dinner for Two: Rigatoni with Mushroom Ragú, Fresh Mozzarella, and Truffle
All you have to do is blitz the veggies—carrot, onion, garlic, and the mushrooms, of course—in the food processor. Cook them simply in a big pan, then add store-bought tomato sauce and some dried mushrooms. Because of all the veggies in the sauce, it takes on that thick, dark, chunky texture of a beefy sauce. More
French in a Flash: Cheesy Papillons
During fun holiday get-togethers, serve cheesy puffs of savory pastry instead of bread in big baskets down the center of the table. More
Dinner for Two: Veggie Lo Mein
A rainbow of vibrant veggies, tossed simply with Asian egg noodles and soy sauce. A very virtuous and super simple dinner for two. More
French in a Flash: Slow-Roasted Duck Leg and Crunchy Root Vegetable Salad
Crisp, salty duck and bright, snappy root vegetable slaw make for the perfect fall lunch. More
Dinner for Two: Crispy Salmon with Jasmine Tea Rice and Wasabi Edamame
Rice cooked in jasmine green tea (a neat trick!) and topped with crispy, crunchy salmon and warm wasabi-edamame salad. All ready in 15 minutes. More
French in a Flash: Roasted Beet Soup with Thyme, Lemon, and Crème Fraîche
This simple, hearty, healthy, and delicious soup is made from roasted beets, sweet leeks, woodsy thyme, vegetable broth, and a squirt of lemon. Thick, hot, and autumnal, it's best topped with a creamy dollop of crème fraîche. More
Dinner for Two: Chunky Cherry Tomato Shrimp Puttanesca
Halibut would be awesome.
French in a Flash: Green Tapenade Pasta Salad
@meowzer Thank you so much for letting us know! It made my day!
French in a Flash: Tuna, Tomato, and Basil Tartare
@Jersey Mike Until it's fixed, here's it is on my blog: http://www.frenchrevolutionfood.com/2012/07/paris-knock-off-fresh-tuna-tartare-with-tomato-and-basil/?section=eat
Bon app! Happy Valentine's.
Dinner for Two: Spicy, Smoky Bean Cakes with Lime Slaw and Charred Avocado
Yay! Glad you like...
French in a Flash: Salt-Baked Fish Stuffed with Herbs and Lemon
Hi Agnes: you want to pack the salt mixture all around (just not inside). So underneath, up the sides, and on top, creating a kind of salt shell.
Dinner for Two: Fennel-Roasted Pork Tenderloin with Sweet Onions
@imwalkin You could definitely spend the time searing; it would certainly give more flavor. But I decided in the spirit of this column to keep it as simple as possible. It really works without the sear, especially because of the fennel seed crust on the outside.
@seriouslyyummy Thanks!
Dinner for Two: Steak Tacos with Pickled Onions
I don't agree! There are plenty of terrific cuts, but if you're looking for tender in not a lot of time, filet works for me!
Rigatoni with Mushroom Ragu, Fresh Mozzarella, and Truffle
@Chellspecker Thank you so much for trying this. I'm thrilled you liked it. I do hope it's a good meat substitute. I was vegetarian for so many years...I like to go back to it sometimes.
And thanks for your comments on Serious Eats. I love writing for such an engaged audience!
Dinner for Two: Rustic Turkey and Vegetable Pie
@Lorenzo Great idea! My almost-father-in-law does an amazing Tandoori turkey on the grill.
Dinner for Two: Sweet Sausage and Pea Orzo Risotto
@kimthaism I love the idea of creminis and comte! So woodsy. Do you add thyme? I'm going to try your way!
@misha You've discovered by not-so-secret secret: I have a huge appetite. But I'm thrilled you liked this, and that you got some leftovers out of it. Leftovers are what make the world go round!
Beef Tenderloin and Pickled Onion Tacos
Hi! So sorry. It honestly wouldn't matter. I used white wine vinegar, but only because I was out of red wine vinegar. They both work.
Dinner for Two: Steak Tacos with Pickled Onions
I have never had the steak salad. But the PORK PIBIL!!!! Life changing. The pork pibil taco is my favorite thing there, with these steak tacos coming at a close second. Have you had the churros??? I must!
Broiled Scallops Provençale
So, it doesn't really matter what the size of the dish is exactly. It wouldn't do to be prescriptive. Instead, buy your scallops, and use any shallow baking dish that allows you to nestle them into a single layer, but without any space in between. So you can do this in individual dishes, or certainly in one larger dish--just depends on how many you're cooking for, and how big your scallops and tomatoes are. Hope you enjoy!
French in a Flash: Broiled Scallops Provençale
Thank you! I do wish I lived closer to Waitrose. Love them.
French in a Flash: Tuna, Tomato, and Basil Tartare
I'm so glad you tried it and liked it. It is so simple--just goes to show you cooking is really just about the ingredients.
Easy Swedish Meatballs and Smashed Potatoes
I'm thrilled! Yes, the sausage selection at your store can impact how it all turns out. I was lucky to find a really plain one just enhanced with some green herbs, which worked well. But I'm glad it still makes it into the regular rotations. Such a compliment!
Easy Swedish Meatballs and Smashed Potatoes
@Bunnee: Yes, I do use beef broth. My terrific editor Kenji makes the point, however, to be sure and find good quality beef broth. If that is hard to find, switch to chicken.
Tagliatelle with Red Provençal Pistou
@hat19 I used sundried tomatoes in oil to develop the recipe. If you have dry tomatoes, I would simply reconstitute them in a bowl covered with hot water for 15 minutes.
Dinner for Two: IKEA-Inspired Swedish Meatballs and Smashed Potatoes
Hi all. To answer the questions, I did create this recipe with beef broth, but of course, Kenji is right to say that the key is to be sure and find one that gravy-worthy. As for sweet pork sausage, sweet Italian would work, and if you have the opportunity to choose from a larger selection, I used a pork sausage that was full of fresh herbs from the butcher counter at my supermarket. The key is simply not to go down the spicy or breakfast sausage routes. I hope that's helpful!
Mustardy Salmon in a Packet with Asparagus
@t-dawg: Sorry! It's 400. I've added it.
Handcut Pasta with Ricotta and Peas
@creana - To defend my little trick, the mission of this column is to give everyone quick recipes they can make after work in 15 or 20 minutes without having to buy a lot of ingredients or learn to really cook. If the alternative is takeout or ready meals, I think we should applaud people for making food for themselves and their loved ones, rather than shaming them for taking shortcuts, which is so discouraging. I apologize if my comment sounds feisty, especially as the writer, but as someone who works really long days and comes home to a tiny apartment kitchen, the alternative for me personally isn't more, it's less. So I'd rather take shortcuts where I can, and leave the from-scratch for the weekend, which is another column!
Shrimp and Chorizo Lazy Paella
Hi both! Sorry about that. It's about 1.5 cups of parboiled long-grain rice.
London: 10 Must-Eat British Foods During the Olympics
As a NYC to London transplant, I can affirm that that is the best grilled cheese sandwich in London, and that sticky toffee pudding is maybe the best thing to come out of Britain.
French in a Flash: Sea Scallops Baked with Butter and Endives
Scallops roasted with sweet butter and bitter endives is a Paris restaurant favorite, but so simple to make at home. More
Dinner for Two: Steak Tacos with Pickled Onions
Simple little tacos towered with spiced seared steak, quick-pickled onions, fresh cilantro, crumbly queso fresco, and lime. More
One-Pot Sausages and Lentils with Sweet Roasted Shallots
Sausages full of red wine, caramelized sweet shallots, and canned Puy lentils come together in this hearty one-pot, half-hour meal. More
Dinner for Two: Coconutty Mussels with Ginger, Lemongrass, Chili, and Cilantro on Rice Noodles
Seashore mussels are stewed in a simple but exotic broth of coconut milk, lime, cilantro, lemongrass, and chilies. Spooned over rice noodles, there is nothing better than this easy, exotic one-pot classic. More
Dinner for Two: Coconutty Mussels with Ginger, Lemongrass, Chili, and Cilantro on Rice Noodles
Seashore mussels are stewed in a simple but exotic broth of coconut milk, lime, cilantro, lemongrass, and chilies. Spooned over rice noodles, there is nothing better than this easy, exotic one-pot classic. More
French in a Flash: Red Pistou Pasta with Shrimp and Crunchy Herbes de Provence Crumbs
Red pistou is made from tomatoes, garlic, olive oil, and basil, usually in that order. Delicious, sharp, pungent, intensely summery, let's just say it stays with you—on your mind and on your breath. This homemade version pairs the pistou with pasta, and a tumble of crunchy, salty, herbes de Provence-spiked breadcrumbs and a studding of seared shrimp. More
How to Make Gyoza
This gyoza has been a favorite in my family for ages. It's so tasty that, until recently, I haven't bothered to deviate from the traditional filling. Check out the slideshow to learn how to make the classic Japanese-style pot stickers, then tweak the formula to make something new. More
How to Make Clarified Butter
When butter is clarified—the milk fats boiled out and separated, until only thick, golden butter fat remains—its smoke point is raised to, well, let's just say it's high enough to sear a thick steak or panfry a potato in. It also keeps longer than whole butter and imparts a concentrated, caramelly and delightfully nutty flavor More
Snapshots from the UK: Parma Violets
This year for Halloween in England, I was a peacock. The fun of Halloween in the UK is not the trick-or-treating, but the candy flavors as exotic as my costume. Black currant Starburst and Turkish delight chocolate are a beginning, but they are not my favorite. Everyone talks about the English rose, but beautiful though she may be, I could take her or leave her. For me, it's all about the English violet—the Parma Violet. Parma Violets are something like our chalky fruity discs rolled up and given out as generic candies, but they are purple and reek of delicious, sweet, perfuming flowers. Luckily, they don't seem to have a "please take only one" Halloween candy rule in Oxford.... More
@Duckwise Ahh you made me so happy with this comment! This is my fiancé's favorite dish. We love it at my house, and I'm always thrilled when other people love it. It is good for spring, isn't it? Love the tacos idea.