Salads

Chilled Asparagus With Mustard Herb Vinaigrette

Makes 8 servings Ingredients 2 lb asparagus 2 tablespoons white wine or cider vinegar 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard 1 teaspoon chopped flat leaf parsley 1/2 teaspoon chopped tarragon leaves Salt and pepper as needed Dash of onion powder Dash of garlic powder 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil Directions Bring a […]

Salads

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 […]

Side Dishes

Lima Bean & Roasted Corn Succotash

Makes 8 servings This dish sounds simple, but the addition of tarragon adds something a little unexpected and savory. For a vegan or dairy-free version, substitute olive oil for the butter. Ingredients 1 1/2 lb frozen lima beans, defrosted 4 cups corn kernels, fresh or frozen (defrosted if frozen) 1/3 […]

Soups and Stews

Onion Soup Gratineé

Makes 8 servings Ingredients 1/4 cup olive oil or vegetable oil 4 yellow onions, thinly sliced 2 garlic cloves, minced 1/2 cup brandy 6 cups beef or chicken broth, warm 1 sprig fresh or 1/2 teaspoon dried tarragon, 4 sprigs parsley, 1 bay leaf, and 1 clove peeled garlic, wrapped […]

Main Dishes

Pasta con Cozze e Fagioli (Pasta with Mussels and Beans)

Makes 4 servings You could use fresh pasta in this dish, such as tagliatelle or pappardelle, cut into bite-sized pieces, or a dried pasta that you’ve cooked halfway, such as tubettini or pennette. As the pasta cooks with the mussels, it will absorb their flavor. Ingredients 2 oz dry cannellini […]

Sauces, Dressings, and Condiments

Rémoulade

Makes 2 cups Perfect spread on fish or crab cake sandwiches or to dunk any of your favorite fried foods, this classic sauce is piquant and creamy. Make it ahead of time and keep covered in the refrigerator for up to a week. Ingredients 1 to 2 small oil-packed anchovy […]

Chef's Blog

Tarragon, the Forgotten Herb

There is a hierarchy of ingredients in French cuisine, and it’s pretty easy to identify some of the favorites: butter, oysters, chocolate. These are all part of our universal food consciousness, and for good reason (because, yum!). One French favorite that may not get the attention it deserves on our […]