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White Kidney Bean & Black Rice Salad. INGREDIENTS: 1/3 cup black rice, cooked and cooled 1/3 cup frozen green peas, cooked and cooled 250 g white kidney beans, canned 3 medium tomatoes, diced 1 medium cucumber, diced 1 small red onion, finely chopped...
Multi Colored Shell Pasta with Mushrooms & Parmesan. Ingredients: 500g multi colored Shell Pasta, cooked 1 cup parmesan cheese + 1-2 tbsp for serving 1 red onion 300g mushrooms 1 tsp nutmeg powder 1 tbsp chopped parsley salt & pepper to taste some olive...
Ricotta, Spinach & Mushroom Fettuccine. INGREDIENTS: 250 g fettuccine pasta 300 g frozen spinach 200 g ricotta cheese 200 g mushrooms, sliced 1 garlic, crushed 1 tbsp parsley, chopped 1 tbsp butter 1 tsp lemon juice salt / pepper, to taste METHOD: Cook...
Lazy Gnocchi with Creamy Vegetable Sauce INGREDIENTS: 1 kg ready to use gnocchi 1 medium eggplant, diced 60-70 g cherry tomatoes, sliced in quarters 3 garlic cloves, crushed 300 g sour cream parsley salt / pepper 1 tsp curcuma olive oil METHOD: Cook gnocchi...
Frittata Primavera. Ingredients: 1 big onion, chopped 2 garlic cloves, minced 2 big potatoes, cut in cubes 1 large zucchini, sliced in half moons 6 eggs 80 ml milk 1/2 cup parsley/dill, finely chopped 1/2 cup green peas, frozen 1 tsp baking soda salt...
Easy Split Pea Soup. Ingredients: 1 1/2 cup dry split green peas 8 cups of water (+ extra if needed) 2 large zucchini 2 large leeks 1 tsp paprika 1/4 tsp red chilli pepper flakes 1 tsp chopped parsley 1 tsp nutmeg 250 ml light liquide cream salt / pepper...
Chocolate Crinkle Cookies. Ingredients: 250g flour 200g + 3 tbsp caster sugar 3 tbsp powdered sugar 60g melted butter 75g cocoa 10g baking powder 3 eggs 1 tsp vanilla extract a pinch of salt Method: Use a frequency mixer when possible, though it'll get...
Cannelés (a specialty of the Bordeaux region of France). The modern word "canelé" (meaning "ridged") originates in Gascon, which was spoken in Bordeaux and a large area of southwestern France until the 19th century.Many recipes don't carry a tale; the...
Duck Aiguillettes (sliced duck fillet). Ingredients: 300g sliced duck fillet 1 tbsp honey 1 tsp thyme 1 tsp paprika juice & zest from 1 orange 2 tbsp olive oil salt/pepper to taste olive oil for frying garnish: orange slices & sesame seeds Method: In...
Banana & Chocolate Pancakes. Ingredients: 125g flour 1 tbsp cocoa 2 tbsp sugar 2 tsp baking powder a pinch of baking soda & salt 2 bananas, cut into circles 2 eggs 150ml milk maple syrup or honey some coconut oil for frying powdered sugar for dusting...
Lemon & Spice Roasted Chicken. Ingredients: 1.4 kg whole chicken 5 tbsp olive oil 2 tbsp honey 5 garlic cloves, diced 1 tsp curry powder 1 tsp ginger powder 1/2 tsp paprika powder fresh thyme (1 tsp for the marinade + some branches for the final touch)...
Belgian Waffles. Ingrédients: 250 g flour 80 g sugar 100 ml milk 2 eggs 100 g butter, melted 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 tsp baking powder a pinch of salt icing sugar for dusting Method: Using an electrical mixer, beat eggs and sugar until white, creamy and...
Stir-Fried Pork with Chanterelles & Safran INGREDIENTS: 500 g pork, diced in small/medium chunks 300 g chanterelles, sliced 2 medium onions, minced 1 medium carrot, sliced 2 garlic cloves, minced 3 tbsp sour cream 1 tbsp dill, chopped 1 tsp curcuma a...
Beef Bourguignon Guys to tell you the truth, it's the very first time in my life that I'm trying this emblematic French recipe. I'm rather ashamed to admit it as I've been living in France for the past 11 years! I always thought that Boeuf Bourguignon...
Spicy Cod Fillet in Sauvignon Blanc & Orange Sauce. INGREDIENTS: Marinade: 2 cod fillets (450-500 g) 2 tbsp olive oil 1 tsp thyme 1 tsp oregano 1/2 tsp ground paprika 1/2 tsp ground red chilli pepper salt / pepper, to taste 1 tsp butter for frying Sauce:...
Zucchini, Leek & Bacon Bake. Ingredients: 4 eggs 100-150g bacon 1 zucchini 2 leeks 100 ml cream 15% parsley 1/2 tsp nutmeg salt & pepper olive oil Method: Cut the vegetables in rings & fry them in olive oil untill soft (5-7min). Add bacon cubes (feel...
Spicy & Herby Pork Meatballs. INGREDIENTS: 600 g lean pork meat, minced 1 egg 2 large garlic cloves, diced 1 tbsp coriander 1 tbsp chives 1/4 tsp red chilli pepper 1 tsp curcuma vegetable oil for frying salt / pepper, to taste dill sesame seeds METHOD:...
Duck aiguillettes (thinly sliced duck fillet) with Apricot Sauce. INGREDIENTS: 300 g duck fillet, sliced 1 garlic clove, diced 5 apricots, thinly sliced 1 tsp honey 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar 2 tbsp butter salt / pepper, to taste dill (optional) METHOD:...
Cherry Cake. INGREDIENTS: 110 g butter, melted and cooled at room t°C 350 g fresh cherries, pitted 130 g flour 130 g sugar 55 g ground almonds or almond meal 2 eggs 80 ml milk 1 1/2 tsp baking powder 1/4 tsp salt 1 tsp vanilla extract 1/4 tsp almond extract...
Chicken & Pumpkin Bake INGREDIENTS: 3 chiken breasts 1 kg pumpkin 1 onion, diced 200 ml light cream (4%) 2 tsp parsley, chopped 1 tsp fresh (or frozen) coriander, chopped 1/2 tsp cinnamon 1/2 tsp nutmeg 1/2 tsp curcuma 1/4 tsp ginger 1/2 tbsp pumpkin...
Dark Chocolate & Cranberry Truffles. Ingredients & Method: In a bain-marie, over medium heat, melt 200g of dark chocolate with 60ml of heavy cream (min 35%) & 15g of butter, then add 30-40g of ground almonds. Let the mixture cool down, then pop it in...
Chocolate & Orange Marble Cake. Ingredients: 125g butter, room t°C 180g powdered sugar 160g flour 100g walnuts, chopped 3 eggs 20g cocoa 20g dark chocolate (70% cocoa) 50ml milk 5g baking powder 1 tbsp orange zest 1 tsp orange extract (optional) Method:...
Homemade Vegan Mayonnaise. Ingredients: 150 ml olive oïl 70-80 ml soya milk (or coconut milk) 1 tsp whole grain mustard 1 tbsp lemon juice salt / pepper to taste Method: Combine all the ingredients in a blender cup, place the immersion blender and pulse...
Parfait aux Fraises (Strawberry Ice Cream) INGREDIENTS: 300 g fresh strawberries 500 ml cold thick cream (35% minimum) 150 g sugar 1 tsp vanilla extract 2 egg yolks METHOD: Line a rectangular 10x25 dish with cling film. Place strawberries & vanilla extract...
Stir-Fry Chicken with Zucchini Noodles. Ingredients: 3 chicken breasts 1 onion, diced 2 medium zucchini 10 cherry tomatoes 2 tbsp lemon juice 2 tbsp soy sauce herbs of your choice: oregano, thyme... salt / pepper to taste 2 cloves of garlic olive oïl...
