Clotilde Dusoulier

Take a cue from Paris bistros and make this a menu staple. Bitter greens. Classic vinaigrette. Homemade croutons. Crisped bacon. Hard-boiled eggs. Simple yet superbly satiating.

Sorta like a first grader's culinary experiment that unexpectedly turns into something deliciously right and, we dare say, unexpectedly sophisticated.

Hazelnut thyme matchsticks are thin, crisp crackers made with ground hazelnuts, cheese, and butter. The matchsticks are perfect with soup or as a snack.