Basque Chicken (Poulet Basquaise) - Chicken Braised with Peppers and Tomatoes
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Basque Chicken (Poulet Basquaise) - Chicken Braised with Peppers and Tomatoes

Poulet basquaise, Basque-style chicken, is a colorful, delicious dish where the chicken simmers in a sauce of melting bell peppers, perfect for anyone who doesn’t love the acidity that pepper sauces can sometimes have. Kosher and meat.

Tunisian Pizza - Thick, Soft Crust with Tuna, Egg and Olives, No Cheese
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Tunisian Pizza - Thick, Soft Crust with Tuna, Egg and Olives, No Cheese

A pizza with a thick, soft crust. You can vary the topping to suit your mood; what makes it special is that it’s a pizza without cheese. I’ve listed as suggestions the most traditional toppings and the ones we love. Naturally kosher and parve.

Pissaladière - Provençal Onion Tart from Nice
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Pissaladière - Provençal Onion Tart from Nice

Pissaladière is a tart from Nice made with a thick, soft, crispy dough topped with onions, black olives and anchovies. Emblematic of southern French cooking and full of the taste of summer, it’s perfect as a starter, with drinks or on a Mediterranean buffet. This homemade pissaladière is easy to make and packed with flavor.

Black Lentil Salad with Tomato, Cucumber and Avocado
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Black Lentil Salad with Tomato, Cucumber and Avocado

Black lentils (also called Beluga lentils, because the tiny black grains look like caviar) were a real discovery for me, and now I always keep some in my pantry. Nutritionally, they’re high in protein and packed with vitamins. They hold their shape when cooked and don’t need soaking, which makes them the perfect ingredient for a vegetarian starter or lunch that’s still filling!