



Eggplant Quiche with Mozzarella, Tomato and Basil
An eggplant quiche worth discovering, less well known than the classics but wonderfully soft and full of the flavors of Italy.

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.

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.

Homemade Italian Breadsticks (Grissini) - Crisp, Easy and Endlessly Customizable
Healthy, crunchy homemade grissini: an easy recipe you can customize with olives, Parmesan or herbs. Perfect for appetizers or alongside a soup or salad!

Gougères with Cheese and Herbes de Provence - Savory Cheese Puffs
If you love chouquettes (and honestly, even if you don’t), you’ll adore these little cheese puffs flavored with herbes de Provence.

Tuna and Olive Savory Cake - Light, Dairy-Free French Cake Salé
The savory cake (cake salé), here with tuna and olives, is a classic you never get tired of and one you can vary endlessly. You can use this recipe as a base and adapt it however you like.

Homemade Boursin - Garlic and Herb Cheese Spread
It was while making my famous savory babka that I noticed the filling I had prepared looked strangely like that famous cheese I loved to spread on bread back in France. So without further ado, here is the recipe, ready in no time at all and perfect for cocktail hour.

Crispy Cheese and Olive Bites
Little crispy cheese bites with an olive hidden inside, perfect for cocktail hour or to pack for a picnic. They’re delicious and really easy to make, and kids will love helping out.

Chocolate Truffles - Easy, Vegan and Dairy-Free
Truffles are probably the easiest chocolate bite there is. You eat them without being hungry (and without end…) and they are perfect with coffee. Here is a chocolatey, indulgent recipe with no dairy at all!

Salmon Terrine with Chives - Light and Festive French Starter
Fish terrine is a classic of French cooking. There are versions of it ranging from the most budget-friendly to the most festive. Here I’m sharing a fresh salmon terrine that’s flavorful, light and easy to make.

Roast Beef - Easy Cold Roast with Mustard and Rosemary
Roast beef is a classic recipe to add to your repertoire. Perfect for cold meals. Don’t forget to take the meat out of the refrigerator 30 minutes before preparing it.

Roast Chicken - Golden, Crispy Skin and Tender Meat
Roast chicken, a family dish that belongs in your repertoire of classics. A chicken with beautifully golden, crispy skin and meltingly tender meat. This recipe is always a hit; I’ve been making it for several years now and I wouldn’t change a thing.


Nile Perch with a Herb Crust
Nile perch is a good white-fleshed fish that lends itself to all sorts of preparations. You can pan-fry it, for example, and serve it with a shallot and white wine cream sauce; today I’m suggesting you dress it up with a crust of fragrant herbs, a bit like a crumble. A simple recipe that’s tasty and light.

Braised Beef Chuck with Mushrooms - Slow-Cooked French Stew
Beef chuck is made for slow cooking. This chuck roast with mushrooms is a simple, flavorful recipe: golden onions, meltingly tender braised meat and a rich, silky mushroom sauce scented with thyme and garlic. Kosher and meat.

Herring and Potato Salad (Hareng Pomme à l'Huile) - French Bistro Classic
Herring and potato salad, or hareng pomme à l’huile, is another French bistro classic that everyone loves. It’s very simple to make and, as is so often the case, its success depends mostly on the quality of the ingredients: good potatoes and good herring.

Gratin Dauphinois - Creamy French Potato Gratin
What could be more indulgent and comforting than a gratin dauphinois? Potatoes, cream, milk and a little nutmeg. That’s it! Don’t count on having leftovers…


Salmon Carpaccio with Pink Peppercorns and Lime
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.
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