Served as a cold starter or as a more generous main, the assiette nordique (Nordic platter) is an elegant dish of smoked fish and salad, served with blinis or toast. Here is my suggestion for the one I like to make; you can adapt it to your taste and to whatever you have in the fridge.

Red lentil dal is a hearty, satisfying vegetarian (and even vegan) dish that makes a complete meal. A pantry-staples recipe of the kind I love, perfect for traveling without leaving home.

I make vegetable curries all the time once fall arrives, but I’d never had the chance to share one with you. That’s now fixed with this vegetarian curry with coconut cream: a complete meal that’s exotic, healthy and comforting at this time of year.