Makes 4 servings Ingredients 4 small sweet potatoes, scrubbed 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided use Kosher salt, to taste 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 3 medium yellow onions, thinly sliced Freshly ground black pepper, to taste 1 lb 8 oz mixed mushrooms, like oyster, shiitake, or cremini, cut into bite-sized […]
Cardamom-Poached Pears With Crème Fraiche
Makes 6 servings Ingredients 2 cups Lillet blanc, or other sweet white dessert wine 2 cups water 8 cardamom pods, lightly crushed 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1/4 cup light brown sugar 3 pears, peeled, sliced in half lengthwise, and cored 6 tablespoons crème fraiche, plus more as needed Flaky sea […]
Crème Fraîche Chicken Salad
Makes 10 servings Ingredients 3 quarts chicken stock 2 teaspoons kosher salt 1 cloves garlic, crushed 2 lb 8 oz boneless, skinless chicken breasts 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons crème fraîche 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons mayonnaise 1 cup roughly chopped pecans 1 cup red grapes, halved 2 tablespoons finely […]
Mushroom and Leek Tart
Makes one 9-inch or 11-inch tart For this tart, select dark brown cremini mushrooms, which have a slightly more complex and fuller flavor than the common cultivated white mushroom. The cremini mushrooms’ earthy flavor balances the tanginess of the crème fraîche and makes for a memorable tart. Ingredients All-Butter Pie […]
Quiche Lorraine
Makes one 9-inch quiche; serves 6 to 8
Rhubarb Tart
Makes 6 servings Tarte à la rhubarbe is a popular dessert in the Lorraine region of France. The temperature of the area and the soil type support the growth of this delicious vegetable, often mistaken for fruit. This recipe, prepared with store-bought puff pastry, is a snap to prepare. dessert […]