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!

Homemade Herb Breadcrumbs with Garlic and Herbes de Provence
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Homemade Herb Breadcrumbs with Garlic and Herbes de Provence

Here is a basic recipe (and a childishly simple one) for breadcrumbs scented with garlic and herbs, which will give a taste of summer to your dishes. I use it for Provençal tomatoes, in cauliflower gratin, and I often sprinkle it over my sautéed green beans, a fresh green salad, or even mushrooms or fish.

Cheese and Herb Stuffed Mushrooms with Caramelized Onions
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Cheese and Herb Stuffed Mushrooms with Caramelized Onions

Here’s a recipe I made to clean out the fridge, and it was such a hit that I’m sharing it with you, because I’ll definitely make it again. Mushrooms stuffed with cheese, a few fresh herbs, and caramelized onions, easy and quick. You can serve them as an appetizer with small mushrooms or as a starter with bigger ones.

Summer Bo Bun - Vietnamese Noodle Salad
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Summer Bo Bun - Vietnamese Noodle Salad

Hugely popular these last few years, bo bun is a fresh, complete Vietnamese dish that’s perfect for summer. It combines different textures and lovely sweet-and-sour flavors. It’s usually served with marinated, stir-fried beef, but I’m offering you a vegetarian version that’s just as excellent.

Salmon Terrine with Chives - Light and Festive French Starter
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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.

Gravlax - Homemade Scandinavian Cured Salmon
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Gravlax - Homemade Scandinavian Cured Salmon

Perfect for a summer meal or brunch, gravlax is raw salmon cured in a mix of salt, sugar and spices. This gentle “cooking” method gives the fish a melt-in-the-mouth texture, fragrant and full of flavor. Ideal served in thin slices, on toast or as an elegant starter. A simple, no-cook preparation that always makes an impression.

Nile Perch with a Herb Crust
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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.