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Preparation info
  • Serves

    4 to 6

    • Difficulty

      Easy

Appears in
French at Heart: Recipes That Bring France Home

By Marjorie Taylor and Kendall Smith Franchini

Published 2025

  • About

In France, an apéritif hour always includes a drink and small bites, which can be anything from a simple bowl of nuts or olives to more elegant hors d’oeuvres. Œufs mayonnaise are a delicious French apéro, enjoyed with a glass of wine and a few moments of relaxation and conversation. In the kitchen, they start with the best eggs you can find (see The Perfect Egg), cooked just enough for the yolks to set at the edges, and a glossy homemade may