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Tapenade (Garlicky Olive Paste) ** If using anchovy fillets in oil from Collioure, or other excellent quality anchovies, there is

Small Apple Tarts 1 recipe for Tender Tart Pastry 6 to 7 medium apples (preferably firm and tart, peeled, cored,

CHOUCROUTE WITH PORK This French version of choucroute  is less tart than the American version.   The apples here lend

WATERCRESS AND BEET SALAD WITH ALMONDS This salad bounces around the palate like spring sun bounces off the water. It

BRAISED ASPARAGUS 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil (30ml) cup ½ water (125ml) 2 fresh bay leaves Several sprigs fresh thyme

WATERCRESS PESTO 4 cups watercress leaves (about ½ bunch) cup ½flat-leaf parsley leaves 2 shallots (chopped) Zest from 1 lemon

ASPARAGUS WITH HERB SAUCE 1 pound green asparagus (trimmed and rinsed, 500g) For the sauce: 2 cloves garlic (green germ

APRICOTS AND CREAM SHORTCAKE Fruit: 1 pound apricots (pit removed, sliced into 6ths, 500g) 1 tablespoon vanilla sugar For the