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’…

Asparagus Quiche adapted from America’s Test Kitchen recipe

Ingredients:For the Shell: Make and pre-bake or buy and prepare a pie shell. Filling16 stalks asparagus - Raw if slim stalks. I prefer to just peel stalks if they are thick but some prefer to Very lightly blanch 2-3 minutes if stalks are thick then shock in icy water.8 ounces bacon (Optional) cut into 1/2-inch…