Gua Bao (Chinese Steamed Buns) - Basic Recipe
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Gua Bao (Chinese Steamed Buns) - Basic Recipe

These steamed buns are unbelievably soft and fluffy. Here’s a detailed, step-by-step recipe for making them at home. You can fill them with anything: meat, fish, mushrooms…! This recipe is kosher and parve.

Gua Bao - Chinese Steamed Buns with Shredded Goose
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Gua Bao - Chinese Steamed Buns with Shredded Goose

These little steamed buns have a brioche-like texture that’s airy and melting at the same time. Use them as a base and fill them with whatever you like; the key is to vary the textures and flavors a bit and to add some freshness with herbs or raw vegetables. Here I’m sharing an easy version filled with braised goose legs, fresh cilantro and peanuts.

Tunisian Fricassé - Fried Sandwich Rolls with Tuna, Egg and Harissa
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Tunisian Fricassé - Fried Sandwich Rolls with Tuna, Egg and Harissa

Here is a must of Tunisian cooking: fricassés. They are sandwiches made with fried bread, like savory doughnuts, filled with tuna, hard-boiled eggs, olives, and cooked and fresh salads. Sounds heavy? Give them a try, they are always a hit, especially in mini size for your buffets and cocktail parties!

Fig, Goat Cheese and Honey Savory Cake
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Fig, Goat Cheese and Honey Savory Cake

Figs are here, and their season is short, so make the most of them! We don’t always think of figs in savory dishes, so here’s a delicious, comforting idea for a fall meal that breaks from the usual routine: this savory cake with figs, goat cheese and honey is perfect served with an endive salad. If you’re hosting a brunch one of these days, keep it in mind too.

Tomato Tart - Provençal Puff Pastry Tart with Herb-Marinated Tomatoes
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Tomato Tart - Provençal Puff Pastry Tart with Herb-Marinated Tomatoes

Tomato tart, Provençal, summery, indulgent - here we are crazy about it! The secret to making it really flavorful is to let the tomatoes marinate with the herbs and aromatics before baking. Try it once and it will become a must of your summer.