Tag: French

Scallops Provençale – French in Texas

Scallops Provençale – French in Texas

Scallops Provençale:  A quick, French country way to prepare these sweet, succulent bi-valves.  I throw in vegetables that are lying around.  I’m using the larger “sea scallops” here, but in our Texas, Mexico Gulf Coast we have only bay scallops (Argopecten irradians amplicostatus). They live […]

Scallops “À La Provençale” – The French in Texas

Scallops “À La Provençale” – The French in Texas

I think everyone loves and enjoys scallops. This recipe is from my favorite chef champion of French cuisine, (next to Jacque Pépin), Julia Child.  The one tip is that the oil must be very hot when you add the scallops.  This keeps them crispy on […]

Peach Tart

Peach Tart

The rustic French peach tart is belovedly famous world-wide.  Add Native American peaches and, once again, a beautiful marriage: French pastry genius with delectable indigenous flavor. Whoa,  I hear you saying, peaches are from Europe! Here’s where I’m happy to enjoy this peach tart with […]