From the category archives:

French

Asparagus, Baby Vidalia, & Chervil Salad with Tarragon Vinaigrette

November 9, 2009
Asparagus, Baby Vidalia, & Chervil Salad with Tarragon Vinaigrette

A raw vegan Provençal-inspired salad with asparagus, baby vidalia onions, chervil, yellow tomato, and tarragon vinaigrette.

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Oui! Raw Vegan Pan Bagnat

November 2, 2009
Raw Vegan Pan Bagnat

This sandwich is based on the classic Provençal “pan bagnat”, replacing tuna with a savory nut and dulse pâté.

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Zucchini Cannellonis with Marsala Mushrooms, Leeks, "Raw"cotta, & Tarragon Marinara

April 27, 2009
Zucchini Cannelloni

Layered zucchini slices make a perfect alternative to cannelloni pasta tubes. Tarragon marinara and leeks give this otherwise Italian style dish a French twist.

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Portobello Au Poivre & Creamy Lemon Herb "Noodles"

October 13, 2008

(raw vegan, gluten-free*)
Au poivre (French for “with pepper”) is most commonly a beef application in which one or more types of peppercorns are crushed to create a flavorful, punchy crust.  As a lover of all things peppery or spicy, it’s also one of my favorite methods and one that I started longing for since giving [...]

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Haricots Verts & Heirloom Salade de Provence

September 16, 2008

(raw vegetarian, raw vegan modifiable*, gluten-free)
This is a classic example of letting high quality fresh food speak for itself.  No need to overly complicate, and very simply dressed.  This was like, a magnificent Alice Waters moment.
Over the weekend, I went to the Winter Park Farmer’s Market which is held every Saturday from 7:00 am to [...]

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Cherry Tomatoes Stuffed with Curry-Tarragon Pâte

September 14, 2008

(raw vegan, gluten free)
I love nut-based pâtes.  Not only are they incredibly nutritious, nuts present quite an amazing array of versatility.  From making milks and creams to hummus, spreads, and pâtes, whether sweet or savory, there are endless flavors and seasonings that work so well with them.  I’m always thinking of new spins to put [...]

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Crêpes à la Baies Port et Crème de Noix

August 23, 2008

(vegetarian, partially raw)
I love crêpes and their sweet and savory versatility. This dish is simple, healthy, and of course, delicious, and can be served as a luxurious breakfast or dessert. I like to make my own traditionally prepared crêpes, although there are some natural and decent packaged varieties made without artificial or undesirable [...]

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