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Eric Akis: Tasty trip to Provence a foodie's dream come true

Eric Akis: Tasty trip to Provence a foodie's dream come true

For a taste of Provence, try this rich, tangy tapenade — a spread sold at every outdoor market in this region of France , where it was first created.
Eric Akis: Asparagus stars in tasty French-style dish

Eric Akis: Asparagus stars in tasty French-style dish

Blanched, seared asparagus is served on a creamy sauce topped with proscuitto, shaved Parmesan cheese and slices of fresno pepper and fresh basil.
Elegant but easy: French braised chicken will impress Mom

Elegant but easy: French braised chicken will impress Mom

If you associate chicken with dry, bland childhood dinners, you probably were eating boneless, skinless breast. It does the job, but it’s inherently flavorless and easy to overcook. That’s why we often call for boneless, skin-on chicken thighs.
These shrimp tacos show seafood and cheese can get along

These shrimp tacos show seafood and cheese can get along

If you think seafood and cheese don’t mix, these incredible shrimp tacos will change your mind. Tacos gobernador, or “governor’s tacos,” are a modern Mexican classic.
Celebrate spring with some fresh and tasty asparagus soup

Celebrate spring with some fresh and tasty asparagus soup

Asparagus can be steamed, boiled, stir-fried, roasted, baked, grilled, or broiled. Pretty much any way you can cook a vegetable.
King Charles and Camilla suggest spinach quiche to celebrate coronation

King Charles and Camilla suggest spinach quiche to celebrate coronation

King Charles III and Camilla, the Queen Consort, have shared the recipe for a dish they hope can inspire celebratory gatherings in honour of the May 6 coronation.
Eric Akis: A Middle Eastern-style dinner for two

Eric Akis: A Middle Eastern-style dinner for two

In this recipe from Chef Eric Akis, chicken breasts marinated Middle Eastern-style are grilled and served with tangy yogurt and a tabbouleh-style couscous salad.
Eric Akis: Simmer up some homemade egg drop soup

Eric Akis: Simmer up some homemade egg drop soup

Here’s a homemade version of the popular Chinese restaurant soup rich with strands of cooked egg, fresh ginger, mushrooms and green onions.
Eric Akis: Bright green asparagus adds spring flair to creamy pasta

Eric Akis: Bright green asparagus adds spring flair to creamy pasta

Pasta in a creamy sauce is enhanced with sautéed mushrooms, shallots and garlic, basil, bright green pieces of asparagus and freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
Eric Akis: Half-hour pudding, just like mom used to make

Eric Akis: Half-hour pudding, just like mom used to make

This old-fashioned, sweet comfort food yields a cake-like dessert surrounded by a pudding/caramel-like sauce.