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Riz a la crème de noix de coco

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The inspiration for this dessert came from the cardamom-spiked rice desserts found in Indian cuisine as well as the simple “riz au lait” found in the French countryside. This recipe will serve about 8

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The inspiration for this dessert came from the cardamom-spiked rice desserts found in Indian cuisine as well as the simple “riz au lait” found in the French countryside. This recipe will serve about 8

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Charcuterie

Smoked garlic sausage

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This sausage was a big hit at a recent book signing event for Patricia Wells at Café Presse.  For this lunch time event, we simmered thick slices of this sausage with rich chicken stock,  white cabbage and a finish of chopped chives for a hearty cold weather dish.  So many guests asked for the recipe

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This sausage was a big hit at a recent book signing event for Patricia Wells at Café Presse.  For this lunch time event, we simmered thick slices of this sausage with rich chicken stock,  white cabbage and a finish of chopped chives for a hearty cold weather dish.  So many guests asked for the recipe

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Desserts and Sweets

Chocolat Chaud

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Chocolat chaud, our Paris-style made to order hot chocolate, is a go-to dessert at both Le Pichet and Cafe Presse (although it is definitely not just for dessert…makes a great pick me up in the middle of the afternoon as well).  I learned the recipe during a very short stage I worked at a well

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Chocolat chaud, our Paris-style made to order hot chocolate, is a go-to dessert at both Le Pichet and Cafe Presse (although it is definitely not just for dessert…makes a great pick me up in the middle of the afternoon as well).  I learned the recipe during a very short stage I worked at a well

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Sauces

Sauce blanche

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This sauce, along with harissa paste, make up the indispensable duo of accompaniments to falafels or kebab in the Turkish sandwich stands and shops of Paris.  If you plan to serve with lamb, adding mint, lemon peel and tarragon makes a tasty variation.  Currently we are serving this sauce with our falafel salad at Cafe

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This sauce, along with harissa paste, make up the indispensable duo of accompaniments to falafels or kebab in the Turkish sandwich stands and shops of Paris.  If you plan to serve with lamb, adding mint, lemon peel and tarragon makes a tasty variation.  Currently we are serving this sauce with our falafel salad at Cafe

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Salads

Tahini and candied lemon vinaigrette

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This is the vinaigrette we use for our falafel salad at Cafe Presse this summer (2013).  Curly endive is tossed with cubes of summer melon and fresh figs, then dressed with this vinaigrette.  The salad is then topped with crispy falafels and served with a side of our Sauce Blanche.

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This is the vinaigrette we use for our falafel salad at Cafe Presse this summer (2013).  Curly endive is tossed with cubes of summer melon and fresh figs, then dressed with this vinaigrette.  The salad is then topped with crispy falafels and served with a side of our Sauce Blanche.

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Savory Dishes

Falafel

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This recipe, which is based on one given by Claudia Rodin in her classic 1968 “A Book of Middle Eastern Cooking” is always a popular summer dish at Le Pichet and Cafe Presse. Falafal can be served in many ways but my favorite is with a salad of summer vegetables, sauce blanche and a bit

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This recipe, which is based on one given by Claudia Rodin in her classic 1968 “A Book of Middle Eastern Cooking” is always a popular summer dish at Le Pichet and Cafe Presse. Falafal can be served in many ways but my favorite is with a salad of summer vegetables, sauce blanche and a bit

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Clams simmered with creamy clam fumet, sweet corn, bacon and basil

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This dish is currently on the menu at Cafe Presse (summer 2013).  Clams, unlike mussels, stay firm and delicious all summer long in cool Northwest waters, making possible this summer-y combination of ingredients.

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This dish is currently on the menu at Cafe Presse (summer 2013).  Clams, unlike mussels, stay firm and delicious all summer long in cool Northwest waters, making possible this summer-y combination of ingredients.

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Tourte aux blettes – sweet green chard and apple tart

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This unusual dessert can be found in pastry shops in the city of  Nice and throughout the Cote d’Azur.  Although the idea of green chard in a dessert may seem strange, its pairing with raisins and pine nuts is typical Nicoise cooking. About 8 portions

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This unusual dessert can be found in pastry shops in the city of  Nice and throughout the Cote d’Azur.  Although the idea of green chard in a dessert may seem strange, its pairing with raisins and pine nuts is typical Nicoise cooking. About 8 portions

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Savory Dishes

Chicken Fricasse with mushrooms and creme fraiche

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Many people don’t think of slow simmering when deciding what to do with a chicken.  However, farm raised chickens lend themselves very well to this treatment, since they are generally full of flavor, less fatty and a bit firmer in texture than standard birds (which is to say tougher, especially in the legs).  All three

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Many people don’t think of slow simmering when deciding what to do with a chicken.  However, farm raised chickens lend themselves very well to this treatment, since they are generally full of flavor, less fatty and a bit firmer in texture than standard birds (which is to say tougher, especially in the legs).  All three

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Salads

Yakima asparagus with pine nuts, scallions, and chevre vinaigrette

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This salad, which is a favorite at Cafe Presse, is an easy way to make use of abondant asparagus during Washington’s short but sweet season. Serves 4 as a first course

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This salad, which is a favorite at Cafe Presse, is an easy way to make use of abondant asparagus during Washington’s short but sweet season. Serves 4 as a first course

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