French bistro dining — at home — with seasonal recipes

France’s bistros have spread their iconic dishes to restaurants around the world, but since those very dishes originated with regional French home cooking, it stands to reason they can readily be made at home with produce from your local farmers market, grocer or backyard garden.

Local cherries are in full swing. Asparagus season is winding down, but there are still plenty available over the next few weeks, so take advantage of them sooner rather than later. English peas are coming into the markets from the cooler growing regions.