French

This French-inspired decadent lobster features a buttery pink sauce and herbes à tortue (a combination of dried thyme, oregano, basil, and marjoram).

Cognac, cream, curry powder, and clarified butter all combine to make an intoxicating sauce for this heritage recipe for pan-seared ham steaks.

A classic steakhouse-inspired rub and sauce turn grilled mushrooms into a decadent, meaty meal.

Turn your overzealous farmers' market haul into a gorgeous catch-all salad topped with flaky grilled halibut.

Cerignola and Castelvetrano olives are big, briny, meaty, and sweet. If unavailable, use other types, or simplify with just one.

On an afternoon in May, a favorite Provençal bistro served us this utterly delicious and totally beautiful spring salad of blanched asparagus, a perfect poached egg draped with a shiny, fragrant slice of ham from the French Basque region, and a tangle of soft greens.

The best part of this lovely, composed salad just might be the crispy fried capers.

Want to make a chocolate soufflé for your love this Valentine’s Day? Don’t be afraid: you can do it! Stir some raspberry jam into the chocolate mixture to make it extra moist and flavorful and special. xoxo, Anna

This classic French spiced bread is great for sweet toast in the morning, or it can be sliced thinly and served with pâté for a pretty party appetizer.

We combined the rich and indulgent cheesiness of Pommes Aligot and the beautifully swirled rosettes of Pommes Duchesse into one super-luxe casserole that looks fancy but is surprisingly simple to make.

We've made this classic French spread even easier by using smoked salmon in place of the more traditional poached fish.