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
The aroma of slow-cooked pork wafting through my childhood home in New Orleans is a memory that never fails to transport me back to Sunday family dinners. As I stand in my Chicago kitchen, preparing to share the secrets of a traditional pork cocotte, I’m reminded of how this humble French dish has become a … Lire plus