How to Shop at a Paris Market & Cook a Simple Cozy French Meal | Leek Gratin & Breaded Veal Chops

Morning at Place Maubert, tucked into Saint-Germain-des-Prés 🤍 I begin at the market, gathering fresh leeks, Gruyère, and milk before stopping at my local butcher for beautiful veal rib chops.

Back in my tiny Parisian kitchen, I’m making a simple, cozy French classic: Gratin de Poireaux avec Côtes de Veau Panées (Leek Gratin with Breaded Veal Chops). Sweet, slow-cooked leeks baked in cream and nutmeg, finished with melted Gruyère, served alongside golden, crispy veal cooked just slightly pink in the center — the way it’s traditionally done in France.

This is the kind of quiet French home cooking I love most — seasonal ingredients, a morning at the market, and a comforting meal made in a small kitchen.

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0:00 Intro
0:30 Market
2:10 Butcher
3:15 Leek gratin
9:50 Breaded veal chops