French

Classic Caesar salad

I love salads, and a Caesar salad is rather basic and delicious.  We think of César Ritz, the Swiss hotelier who founded the Hotel Ritz in Paris.  But that association...

Classic Onion Soup

Nothing like a super satisfying bowl of this savory soup oozing with cheese on a cold winter’s night. Julia Child perfected the recipe in her...

Pesto Salmon Papillote with green beans

The salmon is wrapped in parchment paper, in a cooking method known as “en papillote” which gently steams the fish. You can also achieve delicious flavor using fresh herbs rather...

green beans with fennel

Green beans are my go-to vegetable – easy to cook, work with a large variety of main courses, most people enjoy them.

basic but beautiful rice

What more is there to say about a well-cooked bowl of rice? Simple, pure and such a perfect companion to a variety of dishes.

butterscotch pot de creme

I’ll admit this recipe sounds complicated and rather fancy but despite the French sounding name, these “puddings” are relatively simple to make and delightful to...

rich and warm french onion soup

Having returned from a cooking class called ‘French Cooking at Home” at Sur La Table in San Francisco, I was reminded how delicious a hot, steamy dripping-with-cheese French onion soup...