A grand classic of French cuisine, beef bourguignon is an easy braised dish we love, with melt-in-your-mouth tender meat in a rich, silky sauce. It’s even better enjoyed the next day.

Herring and potato salad is a classic French bistro dish that’s always a crowd-pleaser. It’s very simple to make, and like most classic recipes, success depends mainly on ingredient quality - beautiful potatoes and good herring.

White pizza is a pizza I absolutely love, as much if not more than the classic tomato sauce version, probably because it pairs so beautifully with all kinds of cheese and especially mushrooms. Here are 2 topping ideas, one with goat cheese and red onions, the other with mozzarella and mushrooms, for white pizzas as gorgeous and delicious as restaurant quality.

This 4-cheese pizza is perfect for cheese lovers and an excellent way to use up all those cheese remnants in your fridge. I always keep pizza dough in the freezer—just take it out in the morning and let it rise on a parchment-lined baking sheet.

It’s hard to imagine a more comforting dish than this one with fall flavors. The polenta is made from very fine cornmeal, its creaminess pairs perfectly with mushrooms. For a complete meal, I add sautéed mushrooms and a runny egg, all dusted with Parmesan.

Baked endives with smoked salmon are an excellent twist on the famous endives au jambon. To be honest, this recipe is what made me fall in love with cooked endives. If like me you’re not a fan, here’s a recipe (with tips) that should help you appreciate them. And if you already love them, it’s simply delicious so you should enjoy it too!

Sweet potatoes are a fall staple, and their natural sweetness pairs beautifully with sweet flavors and cheese. I’m sharing a colorful, seasonal recipe that works perfectly as an appetizer or main course, served with a fresh arugula salad.

Hot and sour soup (potage pekinois) is one of the most beloved Chinese soups in restaurants, alongside wonton soup. This thick, exotic broth warms you up on cold evenings and can make a complete meal. I also love serving it as a starter for a Chinese meal, with spring rolls on the side and chicken with black mushrooms and bamboo shoots.

Creamy artichoke sauce is a refined and original way to dress pasta. With frozen artichokes, it works beautifully, making this a perfect pantry recipe. If you love artichokes, you’ll adore this!

This fava bean and spinach soup is a silky smooth velouté that offers a refreshing change from typical soup flavors. A simple recipe for rainy winter days.

With the beginning of fall come figs! Their season is quite short, so we must take advantage - besides enjoying them fresh, in jams or tarts, or in a savory cake like this one, here’s a delicious, simple salad that’s sure to please everyone!

Leek season has begun! This smoked salmon and leek quiche is an excellent seasonal recipe that’s also perfect for using up an opened package of smoked salmon. If you enjoy fish quiches, you’ll likely also love the white fish and mushroom quiche and the salmon and spinach quiche with ricotta.

A simple and flavorful leek quiche, filled with a creamy custard made with fresh cream, tender leeks, and a hint of nutmeg.

A slow-cooked dish that yields melt-in-your-mouth tender meat, so soft it can be cut with a fork, with a beautifully rich sauce. This is a dish often served in Israeli home-style restaurants. Here’s my version, very easy and family-approved.

This braised beef brisket features tender, melt-in-your-mouth meat in a rich fig and red wine sauce. Perfect for festive meals, especially Rosh Hashanah or Sukkot.

Fig season is here and it’s short, so make the most of it! We don’t always think of figs in savory dishes, so here’s a delicious and indulgent fall meal idea to change from the usual recipes. This savory fig, goat cheese and honey cake will be perfect with an endive salad. If you’re having a brunch these days, think of it too.

A famous bistro salad featuring warm goat cheese! Delicious and beautiful, topped with a honey balsamic vinaigrette!

Arancini are crispy little balls on the outside and melty on the inside. They’re perfect if you have leftover risotto from the day before, but they’re so good you might make risotto just for this! Here’s a vegetarian version with pesto and mozzarella.

If like me you love fried eggplant but the thought of them swimming in oil makes you think twice, this oven-baked fried eggplant recipe is for you! Much less oil than deep-frying for a surprisingly similar result!

Roasted and marinated vegetable antipasti are a cornerstone of Italian starters. Colorful and flavorful, they can also be served as a side dish alongside beef carpaccio or beautiful burrata mozzarella.

I love tarts and quiches as much as I love mushrooms. This week, looking for a change from my traditional mushroom quiche, I came across a recipe from chef Ottolenghi that inspired this dish. I simplified it with what I had on hand and adapted it to our tastes, and everyone loved it. The tarragon and dill combination pairs beautifully with the mushrooms and gives it an original flavor. The classic quiche custard (eggs + cream) is replaced here with a delicious mushroom cream (which can also be made dairy-free). Let me share it with you!