In France, the month of may is known for two things. The first one is the many holidays we have, which allow us to take long week-ends, and as such give us time to wander around markets, cook and take long meals. The second is the arrival of a sunnier weather, and with it many…
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Let’s Be Seasonal : Introduction
Globalisation, spread of glasshouses and use of chemicals such as fertilizers and pesticides make us forget that each fruit and each vegetable is harvested at a specific time of the year, which can last from a few weeks to several months. It is conceivable to find a few vegetables during most of the year, especially…
Cress, Beet, Crottin Goat Cheese and Walnut Quiche
Plant with a strong and sulfurated taste – as in riche in notes of sulfide, mustard-like -, cress will go very well, fresh or fried, as a side to a piece of red meat. On the other hand, it will also be very good in a quiche, along with some more salty and sweet notes…
Sweet and Savoury Spicy Pumpkin and Abondance Cheese Pie
Fall has already well begun – it is actually soon over -, a perfect time to talk about a sweet vegetable that is an avoidable element of that period of the year: pumpkin. Preparation time : 15 minutes Baking time : 10 + 40 minutes Ingredients: For the crust: – a pre-made shortbread crust or –…
Salmon and Potatoe Gratin
A whole meal that is rich and – all things considered – easy to make. This delicious oven dish will delight taste buds of all ages. Let’s rush to the stove ! Preparation time: 10 minutes Baking time: – Precook of potatoes: 15 à 20 minutes – Precook of salmon: 10 minutes – Preparation of…
Home-made Béchamel Sauce
Used in many baked dishes, the béchamel sauce is a real treat, and is also very easy to make. With some steamed or boiled vegetables (broccoli, cauliflower, zucchini, …) and some grated cheese, it makes for some wonderful and tasteful gratins in a jiffy. Prep time : 2 minutes Cooking time : 15 à 20…
Fig-Cinnamon Almond Tart
After baking this dessert 3 times these past 2 weeks and getting a lot of requests, here is the recipe of my fig-cinnamon almond tart. It is a real treat, to be eaten lukewarm for a savorier experience. Preparation time: 10 minutes Baking time: 10 + 45 minutes Ingredients: For the crust: – a pre-made…
Mango and Mint Lassi
Lassi is an indian beverage which, through its ingredients, is particularly popular with spicy meals – full fat dairy products are great to stop the fire in your mouth when eating curry, unlike water. As a plus, Lassi is delicious in and of itself as a dessert. Prep time : 10 minutes Ingredients: – 1…
Pink Veal Liver and its Apples with Walnuts and Roquefort Sauce
This meal simply is one of my guilty pleasures. The sugar of the caramelized apples is exalted by the saltiness of the Roquefort in the sauce, its walnuts adding a woody and moldy taste which give that much more intensity. Let us not forget the veal liver, which melts in your mouth like butter, and…
Marinated Salmon, Leek and Mustard Quiche
Prep time: 40 minutes Cooking time : 50 minutes Ingredients for a 6 persons quiche: For the pastry: – ome premade shortcrust pastry or – 300g flour – 150g butter – 1 pinch salt – 1/2 glass lukewarm water (about 8cl) For the filling: – 3 leeks – 1 yellow onion – 300g fresh salmon –…
How to make a shortcrust pastry, step by step
Prep time : 5 minutes Resting time : 30 minutes Ingredients for a pastry for a 30cm wide baking pan : – 300g flour – 150g butter – 1 pinch salt – 1/2 glass lukewarm water (about 8cl à 10cl, we are talking about french a glass !) Tips By adding 3 tablespoons of sugar…
How to Make Samosas/Briouates, step by step
Prep time : 1 minute/samosa Cooking time : 5 minutes in a pan, from 5 to 10 minutes in the oven Ingredients : – halved brick pastry sheets – some stuffing – some butter or oil, to cook
