Mustardy Salmon in a Packet with Asparagus

Delicate asparagus. Flaky salmon. Jaunty mustard. Just wrap them all up in a foil-parchment packet and bake. What comes out is perfectly steamed fish, tender asparagus, and a punchy sauce. The best part? It's ready in twelve minutes with no clean up.

French in a Flash: Crispy Salmon with Lentils du Puy and Two-Mustard Crème Fraîche

Salmon with lentils is a traditional French pairing. Besides making a rustic, hearty, and beautiful meal, it's also inexpensive.

French in a Flash: Trout en Papillotte

"Unwrapping the unlucky but delicious trout feels something like Christmas." My grandmother is my own Edith Piaf. Mémé has a voice that trembles on the air, buoyed up by soprano aspirations. It is a beautiful but homemade voice--like a quilt....

French in a Flash: Cod en Papillote

[Photographs: Kerry Saretsky] Previously Lamb and Rosemary Brochettes with Apricot Crème Fraîche » All French in a Flash recipes » I was having lunch with an old friend this week who is incredibly successful, and recently engaged. She looked at...

French in a Flash (Classic): Wild Mushroom Vol-au-Vent

Classical French tradition is easier when the puff pastry is store-bought. These crisp, light-as-air nests are filled with a creamy wild mushroom and thyme mixture, and are perfect for cocktails.

French in a Flash: Coquilles St. Jacques Pot Pies with Roasted Lemon

Coquilles St. Jacques are a French classic: sea scallops squatting in their own half shell beds, blanketed in a cozy, creamy sauce flavored with shallots and mushrooms and maybe some white wine. For an American version, I make them into pot pies.

French in a Flash: Chilled Asparagus Mélange with Fines Herbes Aïoli

One of the most wonderful things my boyfriend has ever said to me was, "Kerry, you make vegetables exciting." Sexier words have never been spoken. You may not know this about me, but I was vegetarian for twelve years growing...

Salmon Quiche

This Salmon Quiche is a stunner! Beautiful creamy quiche filling with smoked salmon, dill and asparagus. For homemade quiche crust OR prepared pie shell.

Wrapped Salmon in Phyllo with Lemon Horseradish Cream Sauce

Although impressive enough for guests, this Wrapped Salmon in Phyllo is simple to make. Finish with a zesty lemon horseradish cream sauce.

Salmon with Thyme and Three-Lemon Crème Fraîche

This salmon roasted with lemon and thyme can be served hot or room temperature with a simple sauce of crème fraîche, thyme, and lemon in three forms: zest, juice, and preserved.