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Provençal Rack of Lamb with Roasted Tomatoes

Rack of lamb, a popular restaurant cut, is easy to cook at home. Roasting the meat over sliced potatoes enlivens them with savory juices.
October 2008
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French Red Onion Soup

In this redesigned French bistro classic, softened red onions join salty Manchego, and star anise gives the peppery broth a subtle undercurrent of sweetness.
September 2008
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Confit Duck Legs

Making your own duck confit allows you to control the spicing and the cooking time to produce a velvety piece of meat.
September 2008
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Joues de Boeuf aux Agrumes (Beef Cheeks Braised in Red Wine with Orange Zest)

The flavor of the wine looms large in this meaty braise, lending an extraordinary savoriness to the melt-in-your-mouth carrots.
September 2008
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Chicken Liver Pâté

The classic flavors of this tried-and-true starter served with baguette toasts are sure to brighten any cocktail party.
September 2008
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Entrecôte Béarnaise (Pan-Seared Rib-Eye Steak With Béarnaise)

Tricked out with shoestring fries, this is a time-honored rendition of steak frites—meat and potatoes à la française.
March 2008
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French Onion Soup

This version of the classic is gorgeously cheesy, not gunky. Slow cooking gives the broth depth of flavor and a silky texture.
December 2006
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French Bread

The beauty of this bread is in its simplicity—mixing, kneading, even part of the rising are all done in a food processor.
August 2006
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Boeuf Bourguignon

March 2001
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