As I mentioned yesterday, I’ve been trying out some recipes from S’Cook: The Complete French Cookery Course by Michelin-starred chef Anne-Sophie Pic, and my favorite section of the cookbook (it’s divided into five parts) is the “For Children” section, which includes classic French recipes for at-home cooks to make for their kids. The recipes in this section aren’t like anything I’ve seen in any kid-oriented cookbook in that all of the dishes are still sophisticated dishes with an emphasis on fresh ingredients. “Contrary to popular belief,” Pic writes, “children will love and appreciate sophisticated food, as long as they are used to tasting unfamiliar things.”
I totally, 100% agree with this. Every week in our house I try anywhere from two to five new recipes on my family. I’m constantly buying new ingredients that I’ve never worked with and am always on the hunt for recipes that I think I can make or adapt for everyone. That’s why I’m so excited about S’Cook, and why I jumped at the chance to try these ground lamb and ham stuffed tomatoes, or what Chef Pic calls “Grandma Suzanne’s stuffed tomatoes.”