This chicken terrine recipe comes from my mother, and I like it very much. Especially in summer with a salad, grilled vegetables, or even crisps/chips. The mint in the terrine brings a fresh feeling, accentuated by the lemon, and those flavours mix perfectly with the chicken’s. On the top of that, its texture is soft […]
This new beetroot and carrot salad recipe has been quite successful this summer. I invented it mixing the ingredients I had in my fridge one night: carrots, raw beetroot, a few salad leaves and red peppers, feta and eggs. Sprinkled with basil and seasoned with the honey and mustard vinaigrette, the result is very surprising. […]
This recipe is the perfect Christmas dessert! I discovered the ricotta and lemon cake while I was looking for ideas of cake to match with homemade buttercream: very common in the United States or in England, this icing became also very popular in the rest of Europe, even though I personally discovered it last year […]
The big chicken salad is a main dish salad recipe , and I like it very much because it is full of delicious healthy ingredients: a mix of raw and cooked vegetables, meat, cheese, eggs and herbs, which convert this chicken salad into a main dish. Chicken breasts are cooked with toasted sesame seeds, which […]
Salad dressing is a big deal in France because good vinaigrette can really make the difference for a damn good salad. What is the secret to making great vinaigrette? Apart from a good olive oil and balsamic vinegar, the most important thing is to add ingredients that provide a strong and sweet touch at the […]
Now that the hot weather is almost back, grilled recipes are ideal for a lunch or a dinner: they are tasty, fast and easy-to-cook, and becomes a classic meal for the summer, that you can vary with ad infinitum. I am starting the “Grilled” section today with a recipe originating from the south of Spain: […]
The French ratatouille is a vegetable stir-fry, typical of Mediterranean cuisine and ideal to accompany any kind of grilled meat or fish. This dish is very healthy because of the vegetables it has, but it also contains a significant amount of olive oil so it is not really “light”. Making a good French ratatouille is […]
Spaghetti carbonara… maybe the most widely appreciated dish in the world… The original recipe is made from few ingredients, but they must be chosen with attention and good quality. Many variations of the spaghetti Carbonara exist, for example with cream, ham, etc. but they it can never be as good as the original one. “Italian […]
How to cook cauliflower! In order to change of the traditional cauliflower soup or roasted cauliflower, you can also make a great cauliflower gratin, quick-and-easy to prepare. Also perfect for children or lovers who wouldn’t eat this kind of vegetable except under pressure or deep hunger, because the vegetables are mashed. I like it […]
Although winter is now over, I want to share one of my favourite winter recipes… How to make a good soup? This sautéed leek soup is quite traditional, with potatoes and carrots. I give it a special twist by sauteing the leeks for a few minutes in salted butter before adding the other vegetables. It gives the […]
The bechamel sauce is used in many classic recipes such as lasagne, croquettes, gratins or eventually to accompany a meat. It is also known as white sauce in some countries. How to make an easy bechamel sauce? This easy recipe gives you all the tricks to prepare a delicious bechamel sauce, without sifting the flour . […]
This homemade spaghetti bolognese recipe is one of my favourite Italian dish: this pasta is always a great success with family and guests, and it is one of the easiest meal I have ever prepared. Once you’ve mixed all the ingredients in the pot, you just cook the sauce over a very low heat during a […]
The South West of France is famous for its cuisine and fine dining. This region is the home of hearty food, meats, sausages, duck confit,cassouletand, of course, foie gras – Not a good place for vegetarians! Believe it or not, people here claim that this cuisine is very healthy. What is certain is that this […]
The winter vegetable stew with pesto is a great way of getting all the vegetables you need in winter. When cooked slowly, the vegetables are delicious (almost caramelised). Its also very simple to prepare and any beginner can try this and easily succeed. You can change the pesto sauce for a pistou sauce, originates from […]
Pure pleasure for Mexican food lovers, the Chili con Carne is in reality the most famous american Tex-Mex dish, now famous all over the world. It’s a kind of stew mixing mince beef, onions, red pepper and tomato sauce, and other ingredients are welcome if you want to give a personal touch. This one is […]