Salmon with Fresh Strawberry Salsa

On June 4, 2019May 21, 2019 By Lorie FangioIn A Taste of Paris, TasteLeave a comment

Today I want to share a true go-to from my kitchen.

A standout topping that can be used on practically any grilled meat. My Fresh Strawberry Salsa over salmon is a true taste sensation. The sweet and savory blend of fruits and vegetables with just a hint of lime keeps you diving in for more with every single bite.

Try this idea with fruits and veg you have on hand and create your own flavor combinations; the key is to combine flavors you love.

Fresh salsas; a great way to brighten up any plate!

Do you have a delicious go-to you would like to share from your kitchen? Please tell us in the comment section!!

Salmon with Fresh Strawberry Salsa

1-2 pounds wild caught salmon

1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

½ cup cherry tomatoes, cut in half

1 tablespoon red onion, finely chopped

½ orange bell pepper, chopped

½ poblano pepper, chopped

1 tablespoon fresh jalapeno, finely minced

½ cup fresh strawberries, hulled and chopped

1 lime, zested and juiced

Salt and pepper to taste

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Prepare salmon by brushing with Worcestershire sauce on both sides of the fish. Salt and pepper the fish generously and place it in a glass baking dish. Cook the salmon for 12-15 minutes until fat is bubbling to the surface. Meanwhile, prepare the salsa by combining all remaining ingredients and toss well. Season with salt and serve a generous amount of salsa on each portion of salmon.

Autumn in Provence~Olives

On November 9, 2018November 8, 2018 By Lorie FangioIn A Taste of Paris, Be Inspired, TasteLeave a comment

For my last look at autumn in Provence I want to share picture of gorgeous colorful olives in the markets.

Workers scoop large spoonfuls of olives into bags to be enjoyed by their customers.

I am not an olive eater per say, but the olives in France taste amazing and once I start, stopping is difficult!! The olives are not pitted, making eating them a bit inconvenient but the flavor and meatiness is well worth the effort!

There is much variety in the brining liquid and herbs used to finish the olives, a flavor for everyone.

Olive tapenade and bread is often served on the tables of Provencal restaurants when you sit down, think salsa at a mexican restaurants. Below you will find my Green Olive Tapenade recipe, enjoy!

Green Olive Tapenade

1 ½ cups Spanish olives, pitted and rinsed

2 cloves garlic, pressed

1 tablespoon capers

1 teaspoon each lemon zest and freshly squeezed lemon juice

3 tablespoons or more olive oil

½ teaspoon herbs de Provence

Salt to taste

Place all ingredients in a food processor and pulse until mixture is chunky. Serve with French bread.

French Market Class and Gâteau Basque au Fraise

On June 18, 2018June 18, 2018 By Lorie FangioIn A Taste of Paris, Be Inspired, TasteLeave a comment

The French Market class in Paris is always the favorite day of A Taste of Paris travelers.

It’s so fun to visit the market, learn how the French shop and eat and then to go back to the cooking school with all of the ingredients and craft a gourmet meal. The classes curated for ATOP always include French sauces, composed desserts a cheese course and plenty of wine of course!

The Gâteau Basque au Fraise is one of my best loved dessert recipes from a French Market class I attended many years ago. The Gâteau is rich, gorgeous and really scrumptious made with fresh strawberry jam if you are so inclined!

Sadly I can’t bring my favorite teaching chefs to McKinney, TX from Paris for a cooking class so I’ll be recreating this spectacular event right here!!

If you are an adventurous foodie and love to spend time in the kitchen, join me! There are still 2 spaces left for this amazing day of fresh from the earth food!

Friday June 29^th French Market Class 10:00-3:00- Join me for this super fun French cooking class. I’ll gather fresh local ingredients like bread, cheese, wine and more downtown before you arrive. We will craft a 5 course meal just like in the cooking schools in Paris! You won’t know what’s on the menu because we will be creating from fresh, in season, locally grown ingredients! Come ready to cook and have a fantastic day of food and fun. Cooking class will include 5 courses; a composed dessert, cheese course and wine! You will leave with an ingredient map so you can shop for local products. $92.50 Register HERE

I’ll leave you with a few more of my favorite French market photos and Click HERE for more information on French travel 2019!

Gâteau Basque au Fraise

Dough

9 ounces butter

6.5 ounces sugar

Zest of 1 lemon

Pinch salt

4 ounces almond meal

1 egg plus 1 yolk

11.5 ounces flour

2/3 cup Strawberry Jam

1 egg yolk

Prepare the dough in a mixer by first creaming the butter, sugar, zest and salt until pale and fluffy. Add eggs and mix until well incorporated. Add almond meal until and mix well. Stop the machine and add flour by hand until just incorporated do not over mix. Wrap dough in plastic and refrigerate for 1 hour. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter and flour a tart pan. Roll 1/3 of the dough to fit the bottom of the pan and lay it in carefully. Take a second third of the dough and roll it into a rope to form a border around the edge of the pan. Spread the cool jam inside the bordered area. Roll the remaining dough to form the top of the gateau. Using a sharp knife score the top of the crust in a criss cross pattern. Brush the top with a beaten egg. Bake for 35 minutes or until top is golden brown.

Mediterranean Roasted Chicken and Potatoes

On June 14, 2016October 29, 2017 By Lorie FangioIn Taste, UncategorizedLeave a comment

On a recent trip to France I spent some time on the Mediterranean coast. We were based in Nice and had a driver that took us exploring the tiny French villages of the area. To say it was picturesque would be an understatement, a virtual treasure trove of sights sounds and flavors. We even enjoyed one afternoon in Italy after driving over the border..

Our last night in Nice was spent at a local restaurant where I ordered Roasted Chicken and Potatoes. Pretty basic I know, but when you have been traveling for 2 weeks, sometimes you just want something traditional. It was the very best I have ever tasted. Could it have been the salt air? Maybe, but I think it was the perfectly caramelized potatoes yielding a rich sweet flavor.

Since then, I am convinced a bit of extra roasting time for the potatoes before you add the chicken to the pan makes all the difference. I hope you will try my Mediterranean Roasted Chicken and Potatoes soon!

Enjoy! Lorie

Mediterranean Roasted Chicken with Potatoes

4 large chicken breasts

4 pounds baking potatoes peeled and cut into 1 inch cubes

¼ cup flat leaf parsley chopped

1 clove garlic pressed

¼ cup olive oil

2 tablespoons fresh rosemary finely chopped

1 teaspoon fresh thyme

2 tablespoons capers

Salt and pepper

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a small bowl combine all herbs with garlic and olive oil. Rub the chicken breast generously with ½ of the olive oil mixture season with salt and pepper and set chicken aside on a plate. Place potatoes in greased 9×13 baking dish. Toss potatoes well with remaining oil and herb mixture and a generous amount of salt and pepper. Bake potatoes uncovered for about 20 minutes. Remove potatoes from oven and add chicken breasts to the top and top with capers. Return dish to the oven and continue to cook for 35 minute until chicken is cooked through. Let rest 5-10 minutes before serving.

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