Category Archives: Recipes

Monday, July 11th, 2011

The Secret Ingredient (Ginger Jam) Part III: Sweet Ginger-Seared Tuna

RECIPE: Sweet Ginger-Seared Tuna

Get the whole story at Serious Eats. What I love best about ginger jam is the spicy caramel. Put it on anything, and add some sharp heat; the jam bubbles up, and darkens, and sticks, and turns straight to caramel … Continue reading …

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Categories: 15 Minutes, Appetizers & Hors D’Oeuvres, Eat, Fish, For a Crowd, Individual, Main Courses, Recipes, Series, The Secret Ingredient
 
Sunday, July 10th, 2011

Franglais: Garlic-oholic Roasted Haricots Verts

RECIPE: Garlic-oholic Roasted Haricots Verts

This is one of those un-photogenic recipes that gets little fanfare.  But it is so good.  If you want an easy veg, this is the one.  Green garlicky goodness.  Mr. English asks for it every night. Get the whole story … Continue reading …

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Categories: 15 Minutes, Cheap, Easy, Eat, Franglais, Recipes, Series, Sides, Vegetables, Vegetarian
 
Friday, July 8th, 2011

French in a Flash: Lentil and Sausage Soup

RECIPE: Lentil and Sausage Soup

It may seem strange to make soup in the summer, but I actually find soup suppers to be light, but satisfying. Get the whole story on Serious Eats. There’s nothing so French as a lentil.  So lowly, cheap, simple.  And … Continue reading …

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Categories: Cheap, Eat, French in a Flash, Recipes, Series, Soup, Soup & Salad
 
Thursday, July 7th, 2011

Working Girl Dinners: Moules Marinière!

RECIPE: Moules Marinière

In honor of Bastille Week here on French Rev, I’m doing a francophile Working Girls this week.  I surveyed some of my friends who inspired the series, and they told me they did sometimes want to learn how to make … Continue reading …

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Wednesday, July 6th, 2011

Let Them Eat Candy

RECIPE: Chocolate-Covered Strawberry Ice Cream Sundae Profiteroles

Welcome Daily Candy visitors!  I am beyond thrilled today that DailyCandy is featuring French Revolution in its national edition–in time to get us all ready for Bastille Day next Thursday.  In the DailyCandy newsletter and on the website, you can … Continue reading …

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Categories: 60 Minutes, Chocolate, Desserts, Easy, Eat, Frozen, Fruit, Pastry, Recipes, Vegetarian
 
Wednesday, July 6th, 2011

Let Them Eat Candy: Part 3

RECIPE: Frozen Kir Royale

I grew up thinking that the Kir Royale was the height of sophistication.  Crème de Cassis, a black currant liqueur, topped with champagne.  How very elegant!  My version is, I like to think, younger and edgier: small scoops of black … Continue reading …

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Categories: 15 Minutes, Cocktails, Drinks, Easy, Eat, Recipes, Vegetarian
 
Tuesday, July 5th, 2011

French in a Flash: Herbes de Provence Seared Steak

RECIPE: Herbes de Provence Seared Steak

If you’re looking to grill on Bastille Day (that’s next Thursday!), look no further.  This recipe, from French in a Flash a few weeks ago, is just about the best grilled steak I’ve ever had.  Inexpensive, but super-tender, beef tenderloin … Continue reading …

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Categories: 30 Minutes, Easy, Eat, French in a Flash, Main Courses, Meat, Recipes, Series, Watch