French Farmhouse Cooking

Simple, economical, nutritious and tasty: what more could you ask for?

Oct 11, 2009 - Larry Ervin

Olive oil instead of butter, tomatoes, olives, zucchini, eggplant: you might think you were cooking Italian! That is the Mediterranean you smell, but you are in Provence.

Sep 14, 2009 - Larry Ervin

Too many zucchini? Here's a great recipe when the garden is producing more zukes than you know what to do with.

Sep 4, 2009 - Larry Ervin

For those who equate custard with dessert, here's a recipe with mushrooms and chicken livers to whet the appetite for savory possibilities, too.

Jul 11, 2009 - Larry Ervin

Yes it's similar to Chicken Cacciatore. Let the French and Italians quibble over whose was first and whose is merely derivative. What's important is that it's delicious!

Dec 1, 2008 - Larry Ervin

This exemplifies the joys and rewards of the slow food movement. Taking your time with this inexpensive cut will yield fork-tender morsels in a superbly succulent sauce.

Oct 26, 2008 - Larry Ervin

The braising liquid for this cabbage dish is a spiced red wine vinegar. Apples and cinnamon balance the sour with the sweet.

Sep 7, 2008 - Larry Ervin

Bastille Day is reason enough for a party. It's July, so most parties are outdoors or a pique-nique in the park. Serve this as a side or a main dish salad.

Jul 12, 2008 - Larry Ervin

St.Peter-Ording ist einer der beliebtesten Urlaubs- und Kurorte an der Nordsee und das einzige deutsche Seebad, das sich „Schwefelbad" nennen darf.

May 20, 2009 - Thies Völker

Forget corned beef. Hash never had it so good as when crisp cubes of sweet potato are teamed with smoked salmon and a creamy dijon dressing.

Apr 20, 2008 - Larry Ervin