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A loaf of Burgundian honey spice bread on a sheet of parchment with two slices cut off.

Burgundian Honey Spice Bread

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More nuanced than gingerbread and not at all like fruit cake, this French pain d’épices is unforgettably fragrant with spice and nostalgically rich with tradition.

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A canning jar filled with pickled wild mushrooms and a sprig of thyme.

Pickled Wild Mushrooms

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So easy to toss together. So understated yet sophisticated. So wise in capturing and preserving something during its season.

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A baked mini quiche for one on a white plate.

Quiche for One

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Quiche for one? It sounds a lot more ambitious than it actually is. It’s truly a cinch to make. So go on. Love yourself a little. Or a lot.

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An omelet with chanterelles in a metal skillet with two chanterelle mushrooms lying beside the skillet.

Omelet with Chanterelles

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Simple yet sophisticated in that way that only the French have with eggs. Lovely at any time of day. Preferably with a glass of white wine at your side.

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A white bowl of French lentil soup, topped with ribbons of chard.

French Lentil Soup

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Hearty, healthy, comforting as heck, and it comes together in a single pot and makes ample leftovers to see you through the rest of the week.

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Two slices of French toast, fried until golden and drizzled with maple syrup.

French Toast ~ Pain Perdu

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This recipe gets it right with just the right amount of (indulgent) richness. Our go-to weekend breakfast.

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A metal container filled with tart lemon sorbet and a metal ice cream scoop resting inside.

Tart Lemon Sorbet

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True to its name, this tart lemon sorbet is lip-puckeringly sour and exceptionally refreshing. Finally, something to tuck in the freezer for you that’s safe from the kids pillaging it.

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Two glasses of bachelor's jam liqueur with a large jar of bachelor's jam in the background.

Bachelor’s Jam

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This boozy mix of in-season fruits steeped in sugar and liquor extends the season for ephemeral stone fruits. Amen to that.

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A small orange skillet with two crêpes Suzette and a spoon topped with citrus sauce.

Crepes Suzette

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These classic buttery French crepes are infused through and through with the essence of orange.

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A square of rustic cherry tart, topped with a dollop of whipped cream.

Rustic Cherry Tart

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Purplish cherries sink into a rich, fragrant frangipane as they bake into sweet oblivion and contrast spectacularly with the crisp puff pastry crust. Sounds terrible, eh?

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Three Collins glasses filled with Lillet tonic and topped with a grapefruit wedge.

Lillet Tonic

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Sorta like a wine spritzer but with all the lovely nuances that the iconic French aperitif brings to the party.

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Cherry Liqueur

Homemade Cherry Liqueur

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The only real trick to this stiff summery sensation is resisting the temptation to snitch a swig before it’s time.

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A red plate with a slice of country pate, crostini, cornichons, pickled onions, and a dollop of mustard

Country Pâté

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Easy as meatloaf (we swear), this melding of some of the richest things we know—pork shoulder, liver, and duck fat—along with spices, a splash of brandy, and some wine makes a simple, rustic country pâté that’s perfect for entertaining.

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