Recipe inspired by Babbo restaurant, New York.
Category: English Recipes
Gail’s Drunk Duck
As with many cooks, my mom altered a recipe she found years ago. Maybe it’s just my family’s way, but the primary modification involved adding an entire bottle of Sherry. The ducks were so tender and delicious and it’s been a staple in the Harris household served at many holiday dinners.
Grandma Rouillier’s Chicken
Recipe from Grandma Rouillier (Christine’s great grandmother).
Lamb Meatballs with Yogurt, Egg and Mint
Recipe from one of our favorite chefs in New York, April Bloomfield.
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Duck in Blueberry Sauce
Recipe from Jeannine Berenger.
“Here you go, Mathias’ favourite dish to eat when he returned from prep school after being away from home for a long time… And of course Mom would love to cook it for him when he was coming back!” – Marion Berenger
Bastien’s Chicken Breasts
Recipe from Bastien Rousseau.
Gabriel’s Perfect Roast Chicken for Two
Our friend Gabriel has successfully opened seven restaurants in New York’s West Village, all under the age of 30. Gabriel loves food as much as we do – possibly more. This is one of his favorite recipes. It is easy to prepare and the flavors burst in your mouth.
Oh Gabriel, how do you love your chicken? Let us count the ways…
Champagne Chicken
Recipe from Christine, inspired by “French Women Don’t Get Fat”.
So simple, yet so delicious and elegant (*editor’s note: just like me).
Baked Chicken Parmesan
Recipe inspired by Mary from my days at FDA (university years).
This is a crowd pleaser everytime and is one of those ideal recipes for large groups.
Fried Sardines
Recipe from Mémé Mimi
Rouillier’s Shrimp Po-Boys
Recipe from Gail Harris, modified by Christine.
Mussels Marinière
Recipe from Jeannnine Berenger.
Fennel Crusted Salmon
Recipe from Kathy (from Christine’s FDA years).
Bouillabaisse
Recipe from Jeannine Berenger.
Shrimp and Goat Cheese Crepes
Recipe from Muriel’s restaurant, New Orleans, Louisiana.
Jeannine’s Paella
Recipe from Jeannine Berenger.
Mini Shrimp Boil
Recipe from Christine.
Jackson Hole Pecan Crusted Trout
Recipe from Christine, inspired by the Snake River Grill, Jackson Hole, Wyoming.
We deconstructed an amazing dinner we had at the Snake River Grill while on a ski vacation in Jackson Hole. The recipe was served with a horseradish crème fraîche and a ton of butter, which is fine when you are skiing or snowboarding all day long and burning a zillion calories. One of my goals in making this cookbook is to have meals that don’t make you go into cardiac arrest. You will love this! And, the apples with the horseradish vinaigrette are a welcomed and unexpected accompaniment.
Gail’s Eggplant Casserole
Recipe from Gail Harris.
Christine’s Fish Tacos
A dash of Cajun, Hawaiian, Japanese and Mexican cuisines all in one bite… This guacamole recipe has been perfected over the past 10 years, with the first iteration as learned from a trip to Hawaii years ago.
Zazie’s Scallop Carpaccio
Recipe from Zazie Dayon.
Remoulade Sauce
Recipe from Gail Harris.
Pistou
Recipe from Jeannine Berenger.
Cheese and Vegetable Tart
Recipe from Sylvie de Almeida (Jeannine’s best friend).
Fried Zucchini Blossoms
Recipe from Jeannine Berenger.
Socca
Recipe from Mémé Mimi.
Mathias’ Ratatouille
Recipe from Mathias Berenger.
Mustard Slaw
Recette de Christine.
This is the perfect addition as a side dish for ribs. I had my first mustard slaw at the landmark restaurants Rendezvous and Corky’s while visiting Memphis during “Memphis in May” in my road warrior days at Salomon. Good ribs, slaw and mac & cheese always stuck with me as the best comfort food. Pair this with a good cider. Delish.
Shari’s Dressing
We’ve never met the Shari, but when you say her name you have to say it like you live in “Floridah”. The woman makes a mean dressing.
Gretchen’s Salad Dressing
I worked for the former President and Chairman of the Export-Import Bank of the US in my first full-time job after college. It was a start-up private equity company and we worked out of his home (a former embassy) until our offices were constructed. Part of my “compensation” included meals prepared by his chef Gretchen who had been the chef to Pamela Harriman (former US Ambassador to France). I ate my meals with his household staff – Johnny the maid, who had worked for the Shah of Iran right before the fall of the Ayatollah, and Karl the gardener, who was a former footballler in Europe. Needless to say, there are so many fabulously salacious stories for which I was forever sworn to secrecy.
Christine’s Vinaigrette
Carrot & Ginger Dressing
Recipe from… Dare I say… Gwyneth Paltrow (but it is AMAZING!).
I discovered this recipe when Premila and I decided to go on a juicing, detox diet. This was by far my favorite recipe from our week of “cleansing”. It is so yummy. You won’t be able to to get enough of it.
Dr Jim’s Seafood Gumbo
Recipe from Jim Harris.
French Winter Vegetable Soup
Recipe from Christine.
Be certain to have at least one sous chef on hand for chopping duties because this is where the bulk of the active time will be spent. A glass of wine/beer would be a nice bribe/reward for any and all choppers. It’s very similar to pot-au-feu, but with some modifications. And it’s perfect when you’re not feeling so well or it’s nasty out. This soup is jam-packed with vitamins and is a very healthful option for dinner. We often double the size and freeze.
World’s Best Mac & Cheese
Recipe from Martha Stewart and Christine.
Pissaladière
Recipe from Jeannine Berenger.
Gnocchi
Recipe from Mémé Mimi.
Olive Cake
Recipe from Marion Berenger.
Cheese Soufflé
Recipe from Jeannine Berenger.
Horseradish Infused Vodka
Recipe from Mathias Dahlgren, Stockholm, Sweden.
Serve alone as an aperitif with a seafood platter (amazing) or use to make a killer Bloody Mary.
Vin de Noix
Recipe from Yves Berenger.
This recipe is traditionally prepared in late June (around the festival of Saint Jean).
Vin d’Oranges
Recipe from Mémé Mimi.
Mathias’ Perfect Steak
Recipe inspired by Peter Luger’s restaurant, New York.
We love a good steak. We found a version of this recipe in the Wall Street Journal based on feedback from the very famous and not to be beat Peter Luger’s in Brooklyn (and only a few days after we quelled our craving for a great Peter Luger’s steak). Many people make the mistake of taking a good steak directly from refrigerator to stove/grill. Under the advice of many chefs we’ve met over the years, the key to good meat dishes is to let the meat rest at room temperature for a minimum of 30-45 minutes and then pat dry before searing.
Seb’s Expresso Martini
Recipe from Sébastien Goldenberg.
The J.K. Capri
Recipe from The J.K. Capri Hotel, Capri, Italy.
Mathias and I spent part of our honeymoon in Capri at a gorgeous hotel called The J.K. Capri. Their mixologist was quite talented and made drinks for us every evening as the sun set. This was our favorite cocktail recipe from our honeymoon.
Sereno Mojito
Recipe from Le Sereno Hotel, Saint-Barthélemy, French West Indies.
Mathias and I got married at Le Sereno Hotel in Saint-Barthélemy. The mixologist at the resort was incredibly talented. This is one of the hotel’s signature cocktails. Marion was smart enough to ask for the recipe before we left. This particular cocktail always evokes happy memories. We hope it has the same effect on you.