The two salad recipes show what a versatile ingredient it can be, standing up to tart citrus and salty olives in one and providing a spicy foil to toasted walnuts and sweet, slow-roasted cauliflower in the other.

WSJ: Watercress, Springtime's Superfood

Mr. Picard grew up eating a French version of chicken pot pie, called vol au vent du poulet, and apple tart, or tarte Tatin.

WSJ: Martin Picard's Sun-Dried Tomato and Onion Tart | Slow Food Fast