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Seasonal Squash Tart
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Make your stash of butternut or zucchini sing with this easy, year-round pastry treat.

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Seasonal Squash Tart
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By using seasonal squash, this light and tasty dish—developed by Denver, Colorado-based chef Alex Saggiomo—can be made year-round. Try it with zucchini and yellow squash in the summer, then use all butternut in the fall. Feel free to get creative with the topping for this tart, which will help stretch leftover squash and other vegetables—whichever adventure you choose, it will pair beautifully with the buttery pastry and tangy goat cheese topping.

Yield: 2–4
Time: 2 hours
  • One 10- by 15-in. sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed and rolled out slightly to soften
  • ½ medium butternut squash, peeled, seeded, and cut into large cubes
  • 3 garlic cloves
  • 2 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
  • ¼ cup heavy cream
  • ½ tsp. finely grated lemon zest
  • 3 Tbsp. fresh goat cheese, divided
  • 1 medium yellow summer squash, sliced into ¼-in. rounds
  • 1 medium zucchini, sliced into ¼-in. rounds
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

  1. Position a rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 350°F.
  2. Line a large baking sheet with parchment, then place the puff pastry on it. Using a fork, create a border around the edges, poking holes throughout the dough of the sheet to prevent it from rising. Place another sheet of parchment over the top and place dried beans or pie weights over the surface. Bake until the edges rise slightly, about 20 minutes. Remove from the oven and set aside to cool to room temperature. Turn the oven up to 400°F.
  3. Line a second large baking sheet with foil, then arrange the butternut squash and garlic atop it in a single layer. Toss with oil and season lightly with salt and black pepper. Bake for 30 minutes, then remove from the oven and set aside to cool to room temperature. Turn the oven down to 375°F.
  4. When the butternut squash has cooled, transfer to a food processor along with the cream, lemon zest, and half of the goat cheese, then process until smooth.
  5. On the reserved pastry sheet, spread the butternut squash purée in an even layer, leaving a thin border along all four edges. Arrange the yellow squash and zucchini slices over the top, allowing each one to slightly overlap. Drizzle a little oil over the top, then dot with the remaining goat cheese. Bake until the squash is slightly browned, about 30 minutes. Remove the tart from the oven and allow to cool slightly. Cut into slices and serve warm or at room temperature.

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Ratatouille https://www.saveur.com/article/recipes/ratatouille/ Mon, 18 Mar 2019 22:30:30 +0000 https://dev.saveur.com/uncategorized/article-recipes-ratatouille/
Ratatouille
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The iconic Provençal dish is a one-pot meal that brings together the best of summer produce.

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Ratatouille
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Sautéing dried herbes de Provence in extra-virgin olive oil brings out their fragrance in this vegetable dish, which is one of the most iconic expressions of French Provençal cuisine. If you are preparing ratatouille at the height of summer, substitute in-season fresh tomatoes for canned.

Yield: 6
Time: 2 hours
  • ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 Tbsp. dried herbes de Provence
  • 6 garlic cloves, smashed and peeled
  • 2 large yellow onions, quartered
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 2 medium zucchini (1¼ lb.), cut into 2-in.-thick pieces
  • 1 medium red bell pepper, stemmed, seeded, and quartered
  • 1 medium yellow bell pepper, stemmed, seeded, and quartered
  • 1 medium eggplant (1 lb.), cut into 2-in.-thick pieces
  • 10 canned whole peeled tomatoes, drained
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 Tbsp. finely chopped basil leaves
  • 1 Tbsp. finely chopped parsley leaves

Instructions

  1. Position a rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 400°F. In a medium pot over medium heat, add the oil. When it’s hot and shimmering, add the herbes de Provence, garlic, onions, and bay leaf, cover the pot, and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft and fragrant, about 10 minutes.
  2. Turn the heat to high, stir in the zucchini, bell peppers, eggplant, and tomatoes, and season to taste with salt and black pepper. Uncover the pot and bake, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender and lightly browned, about 1½ hours.
  3. Remove the pot from the oven, then stir in the basil and parsley. Transfer the ratatouille to a wide bowl and serve warm or at room temperature.

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Our Favorite French Appetizers and Hors d’Oeuvres for Bastille Day and Beyond https://www.saveur.com/recipes/best-french-appetizers/ Fri, 08 Feb 2019 18:01:49 +0000 https://dev.saveur.com/uncategorized/gallery-french-appetizers/
Stuffed Squid
Justin Walker. Justin Walker

From cheese puffs to panisses to pâté en croûte, these show-stopping starters are the crème de la crème.

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Stuffed Squid
Justin Walker. Justin Walker

Bastille Day puts us in the mood for dainty French hors d’oeuvres and classic bistro nibbles like warm gougères and flaky pâté en croûte. With these tried-and-true French appetizer recipes, culled from skilled home cooks and iconic old-school restaurants, you’ll be eating like a bon vivant in no time. Whether you’re looking for French appetizer recipes to enjoy in the park the afternoon of July 14th or as part of your apéritif dînatoire that evening, you can’t go wrong with these fête-friendly starters.

Jacques Pépin’s Artichokes Helen

Jacques Pépin’s Artichokes Helen
Brian Klutch Brian Klutch

If you love eating fresh artichokes but are intimidated by cooking with them, this easy recipe from the legendary TV host and cookbook author Jacques Pépin is a great place to start. Mounded with creamy cognac-spiked mushrooms, it makes for a truly decadent vegetarian appetizer. Get the recipe >

The Original Tapenade

The Original Tapenade Recipe
Matt Taylor-Gross Matt Taylor-Gross

If you’re a fan of les oeufs, you’ll appreciate these hard-boiled eggs filled with the O.G. tapenade (surprising additions include tuna, cognac, and English mustard in addition to the usual olives, capers, and anchovies) and served deviled-egg style. Get the recipe >

Cake d’Alsace (Bacon, Gruyère, and Caramelized Onion Loaf)

Cake d’Alsace
Photo: Julia Gartland • Food Styling: Jessie YuChen Photo: Julia Gartland • Food Styling: Jessie YuChen

One of France’s go-to picnic snacks, this easy-to-make cake requires just a few pantry ingredients and is endlessly riffable. Get the recipe >

Carrot Crêpes

Pépin Carrot Crêpes
Photo: Linda Pugliese • Food Styling: Christine Albano • Prop Styling: Carla Gonzalez-Hart Photo: Linda Pugliese • Food Styling: Christine Albano • Prop Styling: Carla Gonzalez-Hart

A colorful and vegetal take on the classic crêpe, these thin, alluring pancakes will impress your party guests with their subtle sweetness and sunny orange hue. Get the recipe >

Brandade

In this classic French appetizer, mashed potatoes and salt cod come together to create a creamy, pleasantly salty dip that’s best enjoyed with seasonal crudités or your favorite crackers or crusty bread. Get the recipe >

Black Olive Tapenade

Black Olive Tapenade Recipe
Photo: Belle Morizo • Food Styling: Victoria Granof • Prop Styling: Dayna Seman Photo: Belle Morizo • Food Styling: Victoria Granof • Prop Styling: Dayna Seman

A dollop of this versatile Provençal condiment gives life to everything from roast fish to morning toast. Get the recipe >

Aïoli Provençal

Aioli Provencal
Photo: Paola + Murray • Food Styling: Olivia Mack McCool • Prop Styling: Sophie Strangio Photo: Paola + Murray • Food Styling: Olivia Mack McCool • Prop Styling: Sophie Strangio

Enjoy this silky, French condiment alongside fresh veggies, seafood, or even frites. Get the recipe >

How to Make Baguettes

How to make Baguettes
Belle Morizio Belle Morizio

Our recipe tester (and pro baker) demystifies the simple French bread recipe for home cooks. Get the recipe >

Provençal Stuffed Squid

Stuffed Squid
Justin Walker Justin Walker

The late culinary eminence Lulu Peyraud would often serve these chard-stuffed squid topped with a zesty anchovy vinaigrette at the start of a meal. Get the recipe >

Duck Pâté en Croûte

Duck Pâté en Croûte
Matt Taylor-Gross Matt Taylor-Gross

Pâté is a labor of love, but it’s worth every step, especially when you bake it in flaky homemade pastry dough and top it with a flavorful gelée. Get the recipe >

Pissaladière

Pissaladière
Thomas Payne Thomas Payne

The powerhouse trifecta of anchovies, olives, and caramelized onions flavors this signature Provençal dish. Get the recipe >

Gougères

Gougères
Christopher Testani Christopher Testani

It’s impossible to eat just one of these irresistible French cheese puffs—so be sure to double the recipe if you’re expecting a crowd. Get the recipe >

Chicken Liver Pâté

Chicken Liver Pâté
Christopher Testani Christopher Testani

Butter and brandy are the secret ingredients in this classic pâté. Get the recipe >

Panisses

Panisses
Kate Devine Kate Devine

It’s worth trying your hand at Provence’s chickpea fries known as panisses—they’re one of the best street snacks France has to offer. Get the recipe >

Potato Salad with Herring

Potato Salad with Herring
Matt Taylor-Gross Matt Taylor-Gross

This briny, vinegar-soaked salad that comes together in a flash is one of Daniel Boulud’s go-to first courses. Get the recipe >

Lyonnaise Salad with Sausage and Walnuts

Lyonnaise Salad with Sausage and Walnuts
Matt Taylor-Gross Matt Taylor-Gross

Sausage is the pride of Lyon, and it makes a wonderful starter when sliced thin, chilled, and topped with a bright chervil vinaigrette. Get the recipe >

Coquilles St-Jacques (Gratinéed Scallops)

Gratinéed Scallops (Coquilles St-Jacques)
Todd Coleman Todd Coleman

The word coquille St-Jacques means “scallop” in French, but in the idiom of American cooks, it’s a throwback dish of gratinéed scallops poached in white wine and served on the halfshell. Get the recipe >

Provençal Vegetable Gratin (Tian)

Provencal Vegetable Tian
Justin Walker Justin Walker

A tian is a type of gratin, and this Provençal version is a stunner with its colorful rows of zucchini, eggplant, and tomato. Get the recipe >

Fromage Blanc Spread (Cervelle de Canut)

Fromage Blanc Spread
Matt Taylor-Gross Matt Taylor-Gross

Literally “silk worker’s brain,” this herbed cheese spread is named for Lyon’s 19th-century silk weavers, who often ate it for lunch. Get the recipe >

Fromage Fort

Fromage Fort
Matt Taylor-Gross Matt Taylor-Gross

Yes, you can make a crowd-pleasing apéro spread and clean out your fridge at the same time! All you need to do is combine the mélange of cheese scraps lurking in your refrigerator with some fresh herbs and a few glugs of wine. Get the recipe >

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Pan-Fried Eggplant with Balsamic, Basil, and Capers https://www.saveur.com/article/recipes/pan-fried-eggplant-with-balsamic-basil-and-capers/ Mon, 18 Mar 2019 22:33:16 +0000 https://dev.saveur.com/uncategorized/article-recipes-pan-fried-eggplant-with-balsamic-basil-and-capers/
Pan-Fried Eggplant
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Make this six-ingredient summer starter in just 30 minutes.

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Pan-Fried Eggplant
Photo: Paola + Murray • Food Styling: Barrett Washburne • Prop Styling: Carla Gonzalez-Hart. Photo: Paola + Murray • Food Styling: Barrett Washburne • Prop Styling: Carla Gonzalez-Hart

Sweet, mild eggplant pairs with briny capers, floral basil, and a drizzle of balsamic reduction in this recipe inspired by a dish served at the restaurant Le Bistrot d’Edouard in the French port of Marseille. Find all of our favorite eggplant recipes here.

Featured in “City by the Sea” by Alexander Lobrano.

Yield: 4
Time: 30 minutes
  • ½ cup balsamic vinegar
  • 1 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 small eggplants (8 oz. each), trimmed and cut into ⅓-in.-thick slices
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 Tbsp. capers
  • 4 basil leaves, thinly sliced

Instructions

  1. In a small pot over medium heat, simmer the vinegar until reduced to a thick syrup, about 15 minutes.
  2. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add ½ cup of the oil. Working in batches and adding more oil as needed, fry the eggplant, flipping once, until golden-brown, 5–7 minutes. Using a spatula, transfer to a paper towel-lined plate, then season to taste with salt and black pepper. Arrange the eggplant on a platter and drizzle with the reduced vinegar. Garnish with capers and basil and serve at room temperature.

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Basque Oxtail Stew https://www.saveur.com/article/recipes/oxtail-stew/ Mon, 18 Mar 2019 22:50:05 +0000 https://dev.saveur.com/uncategorized/article-recipes-oxtail-stew/
Spanish Oxtail Stew
Photo: Matt Taylor-Gross • Food Styling: Jessie YuChen

Simmered in red wine and aromatics until falling off the bone, this rustic braise is perfect for a blustery night.

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Spanish Oxtail Stew
Photo: Matt Taylor-Gross • Food Styling: Jessie YuChen

Centuries of Basque immigrant culture are distilled into a meal at Bakersfield, California’s Wool Growers restaurant, where lunch is a parade of rib-sticking French Basque dishes. First, vegetable soup chock-full of cabbage and leeks; stewed pinto beans; a tomatoey “hot sauce.” Then marinated tomatoes, mixed greens, and a creamy slab of blue cheese. Finally, meat: tender beef tongue in a parsley-packed vinaigrette, or this oxtail stew loaded with sweet carrots and thickened with beurre manié, a mixture of softened butter and flour. Solid, satisfying, lovable: it’s just how we want this old-world cuisine to be.

Featured in the January/February 2014 issue.

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Yield: 4–6
Time: 4 hours
  • 4 lb. oxtails, trimmed of excess fat
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 3 Tbsp. vegetable oil
  • 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
  • 1 large yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cups dry red wine
  • 6 cups chicken stock
  • One 8-oz. can tomato sauce
  • 6 medium carrots, cut into ½-in. pieces
  • 4 Tbsp. unsalted butter, softened
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour

Instructions

  1. Season the oxtails to taste with salt and black pepper. In a large pot over medium-high heat, heat the oil until it’s hot and shimmering. Working in batches, add the oxtails and cook, turning occasionally, until browned, 8–10 minutes. Using tongs, transfer the oxtails to a plate and set aside.
  2. Add the garlic and onion to the pot, and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden, 6–8 minutes. Add the wine and continue cooking, stirring and scraping the browned bits from the bottom of the pot, until reduced by a third, 3–5 minutes. 
  3. Return the oxtails to the pot, add the stock and tomato sauce, and season to taste with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, then turn the heat to medium-low, cover the pot, and simmer until the oxtails are tender, 2½–3 hours. 
  4. Uncover the pot and return to a simmer. Add the carrots and cook until tender, 15–20 minutes. 
  5. To a small bowl, add the butter and flour. Using your fingers or a fork, knead or mash the mixture until the flour is fully incorporated and a smooth paste forms. Stir the paste into the stew and cook until slightly thick, 8–10 minutes.

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Seared Turbot with Beurre Blanc https://www.saveur.com/article/recipes/turbot-aux-beurre-blanc-grilled-turbot-with-white-wine-and-butter-sauce/ Mon, 18 Mar 2019 22:24:18 +0000 https://dev.saveur.com/uncategorized/article-recipes-turbot-aux-beurre-blanc-grilled-turbot-with-white-wine-and-butter-sauce/
Seared Turbot with Beurre Blanc
Photo: Matt Taylor-Gross • Food Styling: Jessie YuChen

This elegant yet easy bistro classic is great with any firm white fish.

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Seared Turbot with Beurre Blanc
Photo: Matt Taylor-Gross • Food Styling: Jessie YuChen

Turbot, a flatfish found in the North Atlantic, is pan-seared and generously sauced with a classic accompaniment of beurre blanc in this recipe adapted from Allard, a beloved old-guard bistro in Paris. If you can’t find turbot, you can substitute fillets of sole, fluke, or flounder. As for what to drink, Sancerre is an elegant match for this fish dish.

Featured in “Spirit of the Bistro” by Alexander Lobrano.

Yield: 2
Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients

For the beurre blanc:

  • 10 Tbsp. unsalted butter, cubed and chilled, divided
  • 1 large shallot, finely chopped
  • ½ cup white wine
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 thyme sprig
  • ⅓ cup plus 2 Tbsp. heavy cream
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • Lemon wedges, for serving

For the fish:

  • ¼ all-purpose flour
  • 2 boneless, skinless turbot, sole, fluke, or flounder fillets (7–10 oz. each)
  • Finely chopped parsley, for garnish
  • Lemon wedges, for serving

Instructions

  1. Make the beurre blanc: To a large skillet over medium heat, add 2 tablespoons of the butter and cook until lightly browned, 2–4 minutes. Add the shallot and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft, 4–5 minutes. Add the wine, bay leaf, and thyme, and cook until the wine has almost evaporated, 5–7 minutes. Add the cream, and continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until reduced by half, 4–6 minutes more. Remove the skillet from the heat, then remove and discard the bay leaf and thyme.
  2. Divide 5 tablespoons of the butter into two batches. Add one batch to the skillet, whisking continuously until the butter melts and the sauce is smooth, 3–5 minutes. Repeat with the remaining batch of butter. (For a smoother sauce, strain the beurre blanc through a fine-mesh sieve.) Season the beurre blanc to taste with salt and black pepper. Cover, keep warm, and set aside.
  3. Prepare the fish: Place the flour on a large, shallow plate. Season both sides of the fish fillets to taste with salt and black pepper. Dip each fillet quickly into the flour, shaking off the excess.
  4. In a separate large skillet over medium-high heat, melt the remaining 3 tablespoons of butter until foamy, about 1 minute. Add the fish to the skillet in one layer and cook, basting with butter and turning once, until the fillets are browned and cooked through, 4–6 minutes total.
  5. Using a fish spatula, transfer each fillet to a warm serving plate and top with beurre blanc. Garnish with parsley, then serve immediately with lemon wedges.

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How to Brown Butter https://www.saveur.com/article/recipes/brown-butter/ Mon, 18 Mar 2019 22:53:36 +0000 https://dev.saveur.com/uncategorized/article-recipes-brown-butter/
Brown Butter
Matt Taylor-Gross. Matt Taylor-Gross

Here’s the best way to make this one-ingredient wonder.

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Brown Butter
Matt Taylor-Gross. Matt Taylor-Gross

Brown butter, also known as beurre noisette, is one of those simple-but-magical ingredients that can completely transform a dish. It can be used in place of regular butter to add depth and a toasty, nutty character to sweet and savory recipes alike, from eggs and fish to pasta dishes and snacking cakes. And it’s dead-easy to make, requiring only heat and a few minutes of patience.

Start by melting the butter in a skillet with a light-colored bottom so you can see the milk solids brown, making sure to stir and swirl the pan to get all the good bits. When the crackling quiets down and the butter is golden brown with that telltale nutty aroma, take it off the stove immediately and scrape everything into a heatproof bowl. Some recipes specifically call for straining the brown butter, but we’re generally of the no-strain school of thought—all those little flecks from the bottom of the pan add a ton of flavor.

Yield: Makes about ½ cup
Time: 6 minutes
  • 8 Tbsp. unsalted butter

Instructions

  1. In a medium light-colored skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. The butter will foam, then change color quickly. Cook, stirring or swirling occasionally, until the foam subsides and the butter turns golden brown and smells nutty, 3–4 minutes. Remove the skillet from the heat immediately and transfer the brown butter to a heatproof bowl and allow to cool. (The brown butter will keep in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks and in the freezer for up to 3 months.)

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Julia Child’s Beurre Blanc https://www.saveur.com/article/recipes/beurre-blanc/ Tue, 12 Feb 2008 10:00:00 +0000 https://www.saveur.com/uncategorized/beurre-blanc/
Beurre Blanc
Matt Taylor-Gross. Matt Taylor-Gross

The trick to a smooth emulsion for this classic sauce is to whisk in the butter slowly, one piece at a time.

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Beurre Blanc
Matt Taylor-Gross. Matt Taylor-Gross

Butter is essentially a smooth mixture of fat and water. The secret to making beurre blanc, also known as beurre nantais, is to preserve its makeup by allowing each addition of butter to melt smoothly into the sauce as you whisk it, before adding the next piece of butter. Never let the sauce come to a boil once the butter is added, which will cause it to separate. Some restaurant cooks add a little heavy cream to the wine reduction before whisking in the butter, to ensure a smooth and stable sauce. This recipe is based on one in Mastering the Art of French Cooking by Julia Child, Louisette Bertholle, and Simone Beck. Serve with fish, poultry, or vegetables.

Yield: Makes about 1½ cups
Time: 15 minutes
  • ¼ cup dry white wine
  • ¼ cup white wine vinegar
  • 1 Tbsp. finely chopped shallots
  • ¼ tsp. kosher salt, plus more
  • Pinch of white pepper
  • 24 Tbsp. cold unsalted butter, cut into cubes
  • ½ tsp. fresh lemon juice

Instructions

  1. To a small pot, add the wine and vinegar, and bring to a boil. Add the shallots, salt, and pepper, then turn the heat to medium-low and simmer until most of the liquid has evaporated, 3–4 minutes. (There should be about 1½ tablespoons of liquid left. If reduced too far, add 1 tablespoon of water to remoisten.)
  2. Remove the pot from the heat, then whisk in 2 cubes of butter. Return the pot to the stove, turn the heat to low, and continue whisking in the butter one cube at a time, allowing each piece to melt into the sauce before adding more.
  3. Remove the pot from the heat, then whisk in the lemon juice and season to taste with more salt. Strain the sauce through a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl.

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The Original Tapenade https://www.saveur.com/recipes/original-tapenade-recipe/ Thu, 16 May 2024 14:16:46 +0000 /?p=170183
The Original Tapenade Recipe
Matt Taylor-Gross. Matt Taylor-Gross

Here’s how to make the iconic olive spread as it was first conceived in Marseille in the 1800s.

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The Original Tapenade Recipe
Matt Taylor-Gross. Matt Taylor-Gross

Many think of tapenade as a simple olive spread, but when one Marseille chef tracked down the original recipe, he uncovered a surprisingly different dish than what most are familiar with today. In 1880, La Canebière—Marseille’s main drag—was lined with elegant cafés. The most sumptuous was La Maison Dorée, where Chef Meynier (whose first name never made the history books) is said to have created the now-canonized blend of olives, capers, and anchovies. He dubbed it “tapenade” for the tapenas, or “capers” in Provençal, which locals have been cooking with for at least 2,600 years, and which gave the spread its signature zing. But few French food lovers know that Meynier’s inaugural recipe called for tuna, cognac, and English mustard. Perhaps most intriguing of all, it was served deviled style, in a hard-boiled egg. 

Tapenade caught on so fast that, despite Meynier’s recipe appearing in La Cuisinière Provençal (the region’s Joy of Cooking equivalent), it was lost in a sea of less pungent, and notably eggless, variations. The original may have been forgotten altogether if Chef Noël Baudrand—who runs Le Capucin restaurant in the very space where La Maison Dorée once stood—hadn’t dusted it off and put it on the menu. “I’m proud to be reviving the historical recipe,” he said. 

Tapenade has finally come full circle, and still feels at home 144 years later. The original recipe calls for both oil-packed and salt-cured anchovies, but they can be used interchangeably. If you’re working with salt-cured anchovies only, rinse and dry them before proceeding with the recipe.

Yield: Makes 24 deviled eggs
Time: 2 days
  • 1⅔ cups brined capers, drained
  • 1¼ cups oil-cured black or niçoise olives, pitted
  • ½ cup olive oil-packed tuna, flaked
  • 1 Tbsp. plus 2 tsp. prepared English-style mustard, such as Colman’s
  • 1 Tbsp. cognac, plus more to taste
  • ½ tsp. freshly ground black pepper, plus more
  • 6 oil-packed anchovy fillets
  • 4 salt-cured anchovy fillets, pin bones removed
  • 1 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • Crostini or baguette slices, for serving
  • 12 hard-boiled eggs, peeled and halved lengthwise (optional)

Instructions

  1. In a food processor, pulse the capers, olives, tuna, mustard, cognac, black pepper, and both kinds of anchovies to a very coarse paste. Using a silicone spatula, scrape down the sides of the bowl. With the machine running, gradually add the oil until incorporated. (Do not overmix; the tapenade should be coarse yet spreadable.) Add more cognac and black pepper if desired. Scrape into a serving bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 2 days to let the flavors marry. Serve with crostini, or spoon into hard-boiled eggs (see below).   

Note: To serve in hard-boiled eggs, transfer the boiled yolks to a small bowl and arrange the whites on a serving platter. Using a teaspoon or a piping bag, mound the tapenade into the egg white halves so the filling reaches ½ inch above the flat surface of the whites. Garnish with finely grated boiled egg yolks. (Reserve any remaining tapenade and boiled yolks for another use.) 

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Jacques Pépin’s Artichokes Helen https://www.saveur.com/recipes/jacques-pepins-artichokes-helen/ Wed, 17 Apr 2024 18:05:00 +0000 /?p=168682
Artichokes
Brian Klutch. Brian Klutch

Cream, tarragon, and brandied mushrooms come together in this old-school French recipe perfected by the culinary legend.

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Artichokes
Brian Klutch. Brian Klutch

Jacques Pépin, the legendary TV host and cookbook author, has been making these classic French artichokes “Helen”—mounded with creamy cognac-spiked mushrooms, then broiled—since the 1960s. When shopping, seek out either large tapered artichokes or small globes.

Featured in “Why You Should Heart Artichokes (If You Don’t Already)” by Benjamin Kemper.

Yield: 6 as an appetizer
Time: 1 hour
  • 2 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
  • 2 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 1 tsp. fine salt, divided
  • 6 medium artichoke bottoms (about 12 oz.), trimmed
  • 2 Tbsp. unsalted butter
  • 2 cups button mushrooms (6 oz.), cut into ½-in. pieces
  • 1 Tbsp. cognac
  • ⅔ cup cold heavy cream, divided
  • 1½ tsp. finely chopped parsley leaves
  • 1½ tsp. finely chopped tarragon leaves
  • Pinch freshly ground black pepper
  • ½ tsp. potato starch, dissolved in 1 Tbsp. of cold water
  • 1½ tsp. finely grated Pecorino Romano cheese

Instructions

  1. To a medium pot, add the lemon juice, olive oil, ¾ teaspoon of the salt, the artichokes, and 4 cups of water and bring to a boil. Turn the heat to medium-low and simmer until the artichokes are tender when pierced with a knife, about 30 minutes. Remove from the heat (leaving the artichokes in the liquid).
  2. In a separate medium pot over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the mushrooms and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and their liquid has evaporated, about 10 minutes. Add the cognac and cook until evaporated, about 30 seconds. Add ¼ cup of the cream, the parsley, tarragon, black pepper, and remaining salt and bring to a boil. Stir in the dissolved potato starch and continue boiling until thickened, about 1 minute more. Remove from the heat. 
  3. Position a rack in the top third of the oven and preheat the broiler to high. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the artichokes, cavities facing up, to a parchment-lined baking sheet. Using a stand or handheld mixer, beat the remaining cream to stiff peaks and scrape into the mushroom mixture; working quickly, use a silicone spatula to gently incorporate. Spoon the mixture evenly into the artichoke cavities, sprinkle evenly with Pecorino, and broil until browned, 1–3 minutes. Serve warm.

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Pommes Pont Neuf (Parisian Fried Potatoes)
Photo: Murray Hall • Food Styling: Jessie YuChen. Photo: Murray Hall • Food Styling: Jessie YuChen

Originally sold on the famous Pont Neuf bridge in Paris, these thick-cut potato wedges are crisp and creamy at the same time.

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Pommes Pont Neuf (Parisian Fried Potatoes)
Photo: Murray Hall • Food Styling: Jessie YuChen. Photo: Murray Hall • Food Styling: Jessie YuChen

These fried potatoes, served at the now closed Chez Clovis, get their name from Paris’ Pont Neuf (“New Bridge”—in fact the city’s oldest one), where, it is said, pommes frites (a.k.a. the grandaddy of French fries) used to be sold.

Featured in the March 2000 issue.

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Yield: 4
  • 3 lb. medium white potatoes, peeled
  • Vegetable oil
  • Kosher salt

Instructions

  1. Square off the ends of each potato, then cut each potato lengthwise into four to six wedges.
  2. Into a large pot fitted with a deep-fry thermometer, pour the oil to a depth of 2 inches. Turn the heat to medium-high, and when the temperature reads 350°F, add the potatoes and fry, stirring occasionally to keep them from sticking together, until golden and tender when pierced with a skewer, 12–15 minutes.
  3. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the potatoes to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Season to taste with salt and serve immediately.

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