Pommes dauphinoise. Recipe (adapted) from French Lessons by Justin North

Ingredients:200 ml (7 fl oz) Cream3 Garlic cloves3 sprigs ThymeA splash of vegetable oil6 Potatoes (I use Yukon gold), peeledSalt & pepper to taste, plus a pinch of nutmeg (mix in a small bowl)75 g (3.5 oz) grated gruyere and parmesan, mixed Preheat oven to 375 F. Put cream, garlic and thyme in a small…

Mustard and Shallot Vinaigrette on Asparagus

Vinaigrettes Larousse Gastronomique (page 1275) “A cold sauce or dressing made from a mixture of vinegar, oil, pepper and salt, to which various flavourings may be added: shallot, onion, herbs, capers, garlic, gherkins, anchovies, hard-boiled egg or mustard, for example: It is considered to be a typically French sauce and is often called ‘French dressing’…

Truffle Fries

The first time we ate these we simultaneously exclaimed, “Wow!” They are so delicious we made them again within days. Yes, they’re really that good. Recipe by Truffle Shuffle SF. Ingredients:1 each Russet potatoes1 oz Vegetable oil, plus extra for pansTruffle Shuffle's truffle salt and truffle carpaccio Wash and dry your potatoes, then slice into…

Maine Lobster Rolls

We’ve had so much great seafood in France, and here in California, but I’ve never done anything with lobster. My husband grew up on the East Coast and gave this recipe his seal of approval.Recipe from Truffle Shuffle. Serves two. photo by Brett Nagy of Truffle Shuffle Ingredients½ lb Lobster meat, cooked1 Shallot1 Whole egg2…