The aroma of bubbling cheese and golden-brown pasta wafting from the oven instantly transports me back to my childhood in New Orleans. As a young boy, I’d watch my French father and American mother collaborate on their version of mac and cheese, a dish that beautifully bridged their culinary heritage. Little did I know then … Lire plus
The aroma of garlic and olive oil wafting through my kitchen always transports me back to my first summer in Naples. Picture this: a tiny apartment kitchen, windows flung open to catch the sea breeze, and a pot of spaghetti bubbling away as I frantically tried to recreate the simplest yet most sublime pasta dish … Lire plus
As I stepped into my grandmother’s New Orleans kitchen on a balmy summer evening, the aroma of seafood and herbs mingling with the salty breeze from the Gulf transported me back to my childhood. Her seafood terrine, a dish that marries French elegance with the bounty of American coastal waters, was always the star of … Lire plus
The aroma of wild boar ragout simmering on the stove takes me back to my childhood visits to my grandparents’ farmhouse in Provence. As a young boy, I’d watch in awe as my grandfather transformed tough wild boar meat into a velvety, rich ragout that would perfume the entire house. This rustic dish, with its … Lire plus
The aroma of melting cheese and savory herbs wafts through the kitchen, transporting me back to a cozy Alpine chalet in Savoie. As I stir the bubbling pot of crozets, those unique Savoyard buckwheat pasta squares, I’m reminded of the first time I encountered croziflette. It was a revelation – a dish that married the … Lire plus
As I stepped into my kitchen on a chilly Chicago evening, the aroma of toasted spices transported me back to a bustling market in Bangkok. The pungent scent of tamarind and the warm notes of cinnamon and cardamom filled the air, promising a culinary adventure that would bridge continents. Today, we’re embarking on a journey … Lire plus
As I stand in my Chicago kitchen, the aroma of sizzling beef and cognac transports me back to my childhood in New Orleans. My French father, a classically trained chef, would create his signature Cognac Filet Mignon for special occasions, filling our home with an intoxicating blend of rich beef and sweet, oaky spirits. This … Lire plus
As I stepped into my grandmother’s kitchen in New Orleans, the rich aroma of simmering tripe filled the air, transporting me back to childhood Sundays. This humble cut, often overlooked in American cuisine, was about to be transformed into a dish that would bridge my French heritage and Italian culinary training. Today, I’m excited to … Lire plus
The aroma of sizzling butter and warm cinnamon wafts through the kitchen, transporting me back to Sunday mornings in my grandmother’s New Orleans home. There’s something magical about the way a simple slice of bread can be transformed into a decadent breakfast treat. Today, we’re diving into the world of French Toast – or as … Lire plus
The rich aroma of red wine and herbs wafts through my kitchen, transporting me back to my childhood in Burgundy. I’m stirring a pot of Beef Bourguignon, the quintessential French comfort food that has graced tables from rustic farmhouses to Michelin-starred restaurants. This beloved dish, born in the heart of wine country, transforms humble ingredients … Lire plus