As I stood in my grandmother’s kitchen in New Orleans, watching her delicately wrap a glistening lobe of foie gras in a pristine white cloth, I knew I was witnessing culinary magic. The aroma of Sauternes wine and the promise of buttery, rich flavors filled the air. This cherished memory sparked my lifelong passion for … Lire plus
The aroma of simmering beef and herbs wafts through my kitchen, transporting me back to my childhood in New Orleans. My French father, a classically trained chef, would spend hours perfecting his Hachis Parmentier, a dish that beautifully marries French culinary tradition with comforting simplicity. This humble yet elegant casserole, often called the French version … Lire plus
As I stand in my Chicago kitchen, the aroma of sizzling butter and caramelizing onions transports me back to my father’s bistro in New Orleans. I’m preparing Rognons de Veau, a classic French dish that’s both a culinary challenge and a nostalgic journey. This humble offal, once a staple in French households, has become a … Lire plus
As I stood in my Chicago kitchen, the aroma of spicy buffalo sauce and crispy tater tots filled the air, transporting me back to my culinary school days in Paris. Who would have thought that a fusion of American comfort food and French technique could create such a mouthwatering dish? Buffalo Ranch Totchos – a … Lire plus
The aroma of red wine and herbs wafting through my childhood home in New Orleans still transports me back to Sunday dinners with my French father at the stove. His Coq au Vin was legendary, a dish that bridged our two cultures and ignited my lifelong passion for French cuisine. Today, I’m excited to share … Lire plus
The Story Behind Lancashire Hotpot: A Taste of Northern England’s Heartland The aroma of slow-cooked lamb and savory herbs wafting through my grandmother’s kitchen is a memory that still warms my heart. As a young chef-in-training, I was captivated by the rustic simplicity of Lancashire Hotpot – a dish that embodies the essence of British … Lire plus
As I stood in my grandmother’s kitchen in New Orleans, the rich aroma of beef simmering in red wine filled the air. It was my first encounter with Boeuf à la Mode, a dish that would shape my culinary journey. This classic French recipe, dating back to the 1600s, is a testament to the transformative … Lire plus
As I stood in my Chicago kitchen, the aroma of sizzling bacon and caramelizing onions transported me back to a cozy bistro nestled in the French Alps. It was there, after a long day of skiing, that I first tasted the comforting embrace of Tartiflette Savoyarde. This rustic dish, born in the Savoie region, has … Lire plus
As I stand in my Chicago kitchen, the aroma of melting chocolate and toasting marshmallows transports me back to my childhood summers in New Orleans. Those magical evenings around the campfire, creating s’mores with my cousins, were the inspiration for this elevated twist on a classic American treat. Today, I’m excited to share my S’mores … Lire plus
The aroma of melting Reblochon cheese mingling with crispy potatoes and smoky lardons takes me back to a cozy Alpine chalet in Savoie. It was there, huddled around a crackling fire after a day on the slopes, that I first experienced the comforting embrace of Tartiflette Savoyarde. This rustic French dish, born in the snowy … Lire plus