Potatoes a la Boulangere 02:49

Potatoes "a la baker" are cooked with onions in stock to creamy perfection.

From: The Slow Show with French Food at Home

Edible art: vivid green asparagus drizzled with a sunny orange reduction.

From: The Beauty Show with French Food at Home

Laura makes cumin carrots, a classic side dish from the South of France.

Laura makes a quick side dish of savoy cabbage sauteed in lots of butter.

Laura tosses green beans with shallots, creme fraiche and hazelnuts.

Laura makes a side dish of endives and oranges cooked in red-wine caramel.

Laura's side dish is simply fingerling potatoes with butter and parsley.

Laura dresses her watercress salad with a simple champagne vinaigrette.

French Sides at Home