Memorable Quotes:

“A Bearnaise sauce is simply an egg yolk, a shallot, a little tarragon vinegar and butter, but it takes years of practice for the result to be perfect.” — Fernand Point

Pork Chops Stuffed with Sundried Tomatoes and Spinach

Tender pork chops stuffed with a creamy mixture of spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, goat cheese and cream cheese, then pan-seared until golden. A light lemon-Dijon pan sauce brings everything together, making this an impressive but surprisingly easy dinner.

Stuffed Pork Chops

Pork Chops with Green Olives and Lemon

Bone-in pork chops are gently braised in white wine with preserved lemon, green olives and fresh herbs until tender and flavorful. A touch of sugar helps the chops develop a beautiful golden crust, while roasted cherry tomatoes make a colorful and delicious accompaniment.

Pork Chops with Green Olives Preserved Lemon

Steak au Poivre

Tender beef tenderloin steaks are coated with coarsely crushed peppercorns and pan-seared until beautifully browned, then finished with a rich Cognac cream sauce made from the flavorful browned bits left in the skillet. This classic French steak preparation is elegant enough for a special occasion but surprisingly simple to prepare at home.

Steak au Aovre

No-Knead Bread with Olives, Rosemary and Parmesan

A rustic artisan-style bread with a crisp, deeply browned crust and a flavorful interior filled with Parmesan, rosemary and olives. A small amount of lager and vinegar gives the long-rising dough additional depth of flavor, while baking in a preheated Dutch oven creates a beautifully crisp crust and tender, chewy crumb.

No-Knead Bread

Mom's Strawberry Jam

A simple old-fashioned strawberry jam made with ripe berries, sugar and fresh lemon juice. This family recipe is cooked in small batches, allowed to rest overnight and then frozen, preserving the bright flavor and beautiful color of fresh strawberries.

Mom’s Strawberry Jam

Flat Bread

These paper-thin flatbreads are rolled through a pasta machine, brushed with extra-virgin olive oil and baked until crisp and golden. A finishing sprinkle of flaky sea salt and optional piment d’Espelette gives them a savory, slightly spicy finish. They’re excellent served with dips, cheese or charcuterie.

Flat Bread

Chocolate Chip Cookies

These hearty chocolate chip cookies combine a classic buttery cookie dough with finely ground oatmeal, plenty of chocolate chips and grated milk chocolate. The blended oatmeal gives the cookies a tender, substantial texture, while optional chopped nuts add a little crunch.

Chocolate Chip Cookies

Spicy Chicken Tagine with Apricots, Rosemary and Ginger

Tender chicken thighs simmer gently with dried apricots, honey, tomatoes, fresh ginger, rosemary and warm cinnamon. Red chiles provide a little heat while the apricots and honey add sweetness, creating a richly flavored sweet-and-savory tagine.

Spicy Chicken Tagine

Easy Bearnaise Sauce

A quick and approachable version of classic Béarnaise sauce made with an immersion blender. Rich butter and egg yolks create a silky sauce, while shallot, lemon and fresh tarragon provide the bright, distinctive flavor of Béarnaise. Excellent with steak, beef tenderloin, roasted vegetables or asparagus.

Béarnaise Sauce

Lasagna (Lorraine Harvey's)

A rich, comforting lasagna made with a hearty meat and tomato sauce, layers of mozzarella and a creamy layer of whipped cream cheese. This old-fashioned family-style lasagna is simple to assemble and bakes until hot, bubbly and golden.

Lasagna (Harvey)

Green Garlic Soup (Blue Ribbon Artisan Pizza)

A smooth, delicate soup highlighting the mild flavor of fresh green garlic. Leeks, onion and Yukon Gold potato give the soup body, while cream adds richness. Parmigiano-Reggiano, fresh chives and a drizzle of chili oil provide a savory, colorful finish.

Garlic Soup