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Hi Reader, The One likes to tell people that the first meal I ever cooked for him was “French-ish.” Which is a polite way of saying I served steak au poivre with enough cracked pepper to fumigate the apartment. The smoke alarm sang, the windows flew open, and we ate on the fire escape with our wine balanced on the railing. But here’s the secret: he still remembers that dinner twenty years later—not because it was flawless, but because it was ours. How to Pull Off a Romantic Dinner for Two
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Steak Au PoivreThis steak au poivre from Julia Child is a French classic made with steak encrusted with black, green, white peppercorns, and allspice and drizzled with a Cognac pan sauce.☞ Try This RecipeFrench Roast Chicken ~ Poulet RôtiPoulet rôti, or French roast chicken, is a classic of the Franco culinary empire. And it's so simple: just season a chicken with herbs, place it on top of root vegetables, and, for extra flavor, baste it with plenty of butter. C'est incroyable, non?☞ Try This RecipeRoast Duck Stuffed With Farro, Figs & HazelnutsGolden, crispy roast duck is a festive centerpiece for a celebratory meal, especially when stuffed with sage-scented sausage, red wine-soaked figs, toasted hazelnuts, and farro.☞ Try This RecipeFettuccine With ScallopsThis easy fettuccine with scallops and lemon gets even more extravagant thanks to a cream sauce. Perfect for a no-fail celebration of any sort.☞ Try This RecipeDuck Confit
Ever wonder what all the fuss is about duck confit? The wait is over.☞ Try This RecipeLobster ThermidorThis lobster thermidor is a classic dish and an unbeatable one. One good-sized lobster serves two people to make one of the finest special-occasion dishes I can think of.☞ Try This Recipe |
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