Salmon carpaccio is a classic on my summer tables. It’s the kind of recipe that only asks for good ingredients to be delicious, and it always makes a lovely impression when you bring it to the table.

Beef carpaccio is a French classic - paper-thin slices of beef dressed with a fresh, slightly tangy topping. Easy, beautiful on the plate, and you can prepare it ahead!

Caponata is a Sicilian cousin of French ratatouille. The two are made in much the same way, but what gives caponata its distinctive flavor are the capers, the vinegar and the black olives. Today I’m sharing my Italian grandmother’s recipe. Vegan, gluten-free and parve, it fits on any kosher table.

A twist on the classic caprese salad (tomato and mozzarella), here is a fresh, indulgent salad for summer. Vegetarian, dairy and kosher.

I really love vegetable carpaccios: they’re pretty, delicious and simple to make.

A must on every Sephardic Jewish holiday buffet, these are called banatages in Tunisia and pastels in Morocco. They are potato croquettes filled with tuna or meat, with a piece of egg hidden in the middle.

Here is an easy cooked artichoke salad that is always a hit as part of a kemia (Tunisian appetizer spread), especially when serving couscous.

With summer on its way, here’s a starter that always has a place among my fresh salads: raw artichoke, sliced into a carpaccio and simply dressed.

This velvety fava bean and spinach soup makes a nice change from the usual flavors. A simple recipe for rainy winter days.

A rich, flavorful creamy soup of zucchini scented with bay leaf and topped with a swirl of goat cheese cream!

A creamy cauliflower soup, comforting and quick to make for weeknight dinners.

Who said you can’t make a delicious meal from pantry staples? This recipe was such a hit at home that I had to share it. As for the ginger, here’s my no-waste tip: I always buy a nice big root, peel it, cut it into 1-2 cm pieces and freeze them in a bag, spacing the pieces well apart, so I always have some on hand.

A rich, velvety broccoli soup that pairs beautifully with stronger cheeses like blue cheese, gorgonzola or shavings of cheddar.

Here is a recipe for tuna tartare with mango, very fresh and full of flavor. It is always a big hit and is perfect for an appetizer served in small glasses or as a pretty starter.

If you’ve spent any time on Pita & Chocolat, you’ve probably noticed that I love fish tartares. I’ve already shared my tuna tartare with mango and my pani puri with tuna and salmon tartare. Today I’m adding a newcomer to the collection, with a fruit that makes a nice change. What I love about this kind of starter is that it’s simple, festive and beautiful on the plate all at once.

Here is a very easy summer recipe. It’s perfect for a last-minute aperitif, a picnic, or as a topping for a thin tart with tapenade and red mullet.

Wonton soup, the Chinese dumpling soup you find everywhere in the United States and on most Chinese menus. Here is an easy recipe to make it at home.

An easy, flavorful roasted tomato soup, perfect for using up ripe tomatoes and a nice change from Caprese salad.

Tom kha gai is a wonderfully flavorful, exotic soup made with chicken, spices and coconut milk that I make every year when winter comes. It’s mild and spicy at the same time, a real treat. I discovered it years ago at Izaaki, a restaurant that no longer exists but that I loved. It’s the kind of soup you’d go out to a restaurant for, except now you can make it at home!

A pretty green vegetable soup, with no potatoes. A vitamin-packed bowl that’s rich in fiber. The secret to a really velvety texture is not to add too much of the cooking liquid, so you get a soup that’s flavorful and smooth.

It’s soup season, so today I’m sharing a traditional French onion soup, comforting and indulgent. It’s excellent and calls for only a handful of ingredients.