Bistro Food

Essential bistro dishes, from strip steak frites with bearnaise butter to mussels with caramelized fennel and leeks.

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Smoked Whitefish Tartare with Herb Oil

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This easy and delicious smoked-fish starter takes just a half-hour to make.

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Tomatoes Two Ways with Crab and Soppressata

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This quintessential summer dish combines slices of fresh tomatoes and a bright tomato sauce flavored with wine, basil, garlic and spices.

Delicious Tomato Recipes

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Thyme-Basted Pork Tenderloin with Oyster Mushrooms

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This easy Parisian dish combines juicy pan-roasted pork tenderloin, meaty mushrooms and an enticing, crunchy topping of walnuts, shallot and chives.

Pork Tenderloin Dishes

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Almond-Coconut Orange Cake

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This easy and supermoist coconut-macaroon-like cake is a new Parisian classic.

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Strip Steak Frites with Bearnaise Butter

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This brilliant take on steak frites is a specialty of chef Andrew Carmellini. He tops seared strip steaks with a butter infused with tarragon, shallots and vinegar—key ingredients in béarnaise sauce—and serves them with tangy French fries made with vinegar-brined potatoes.

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Ratatouille Tart

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This buttery tart makes an excellent centerpiece for a vegetarian lunch or dinner. The ratatouille filling can also be served on its own as a vegetable side dish.