Our opinion on whole duck foie gras from Gers
In short ✓ Whole duck foie gras from Gers benefits from a recognized PGI (Protected Geographical Indication) and rare artisanal know-how, rooted in a specific terroir […]
In short ✓ Whole duck foie gras from Gers benefits from a recognized PGI (Protected Geographical Indication) and rare artisanal know-how, rooted in a specific terroir […]
I have a weakness for muffin recipes when I want a quick but really elegant snack. These blackcurrant and lemon ones, I've […]
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I have a weakness for homemade citrus liqueurs, because it all comes down to simple details: good zest, a neutral alcohol, […]
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Confit chicken liver is my go-to when I'm craving something incredibly simple, very French, and frankly, quite generous. I discovered it in […]
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Pork liver mousse is exactly the kind of recipe I love: rustic at its core, but with a very refined result […]
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I have a real fondness for duck leg cooked in a pressure cooker. It's the kind of dish that evokes classic French Sunday cooking, […]
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The first time I ate a galette de Pérouges was after a stroll through the medieval town of Pérouges, in the heart of the Ain region, not […]
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I have a weakness for sweet and sour dishes when they remain clean and straightforward: a perfectly seared vegetable, a coating sauce, and that little […]
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The first time I cooked ghormeh-sabzi, I understood something simple: this dish is all about herbs. Lots of herbs! We […]
Pear jelly is my little indulgence when I want to capture the taste of the fruit without the texture of jam. It gives you something […]
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Pheasant with cabbage is the kind of dish that evokes country cooking, the kind that simmers gently while you set the table. The […]
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I have a weakness for veal escalope with lemon because it's the kind of dish that looks very simple… but is based on […]
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The first time I smelled a true raspberry brandy, I understood why it's sometimes called the "spirit" of the fruit. It's lively, precise, […]
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The first time I cooked stuffed duck necks, I understood why this dish has so many fans in the Southwest: it's simple […]
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The first time I cooked diots in red wine, I understood why this dish has been passed down through generations: because it is simple, rustic, […]
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I have a real soft spot for Chinese cabbage soup: it's the kind of bowl that warms you up without weighing you down. The first time I […]
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I have a weakness for a proper Black Forest cake: a light cocoa sponge, a kirsch-flavored syrup, tangy sour cherries, […]
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I have a particular fondness for roast guinea fowl: it's the poultry with character, a slightly more "wild" taste than the […]
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I have a soft spot for sauces that taste of sunshine but are still simple to make. Xipister Etxekoa Basque Sauce, I really love it […]
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I have a weakness for dishes that fill the kitchen with a wonderful aroma within minutes. My recipe for pork paupiette with mustard and […]
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I have a weakness for oven-baked dishes that practically cook themselves, and this oven-baked pork paupiette with potatoes […]
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I make these oatmeal and banana waffles when I'm craving something comforting, but without going overboard and ending up with a "fairground dessert" waffle […]
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I have a weakness for dishes that make a "big occasion" without requiring two hours in the kitchen, and these pasta with foie gras […]
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Thyme liqueur is a classic in country cupboards: an amber bottle, a half-erased label, and that scent of the garrigue from the first sip […]
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Veal spider steak is one of those slightly "secret" cuts that I love for my recipes: not the most well-known, but frankly in the […]
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I discovered Corsican torta the way one falls in love with a simple dish: a warm slice, placed on a table without fuss, with this […]
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I discovered this sweet version of tarte flambée during a stay in Alsace, in a small winstub where the chef offered this creation as a […]
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I have a particular fondness for bento cakes: this simple, tall little cake that gives the impression of having made a real pastry shop […]
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I always come back to this red onion tart recipe when I'm craving a simple, rustic, and frankly satisfying dish. I made it again and […]
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I have a weakness for rustic breads, the kind that smell of grain, that slice firmly and don't crumble as soon as you put them down […]
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Portuguese-style pumpkin jam is the kind of recipe that surprised me the first time: you expect something like […]
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I discovered the Lorraine spindle on a country table in Lorraine: a board, some bread, a gherkin, and these thin slices of […]
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I have a particular fondness for rabbit with mustard sauce: it's a classic French dish, simple, and it immediately evokes the feeling of a good meal […]
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I have a weakness for anything with that slightly "foresty" chestnut flavor. This chestnut syrup, I put it […]
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You have a package of frozen raw langoustines at the back of the freezer and you're not quite sure how to cook them without ruining the texture […]
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Turkey neck is typically the cut that gets overlooked in the poultry section… and that's a real shame! The first time I cooked it, […]
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I make this casserole when I'm craving a simple yet truly comforting dish. Three everyday vegetables — potato, carrot, onion […]
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Beef flank steak is a cut I love because it has this rustic and incredibly comforting quality: a bit of fat, collagen, […]
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The first time I tasted wood pigeon salmi, what struck me wasn't the meat (which was already very good), but the sauce. […]
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For a long time, I thought that an egg-free aioli sauce would inevitably be a rather disappointing "Plan B." And then I (re)tested the version with milk, the one […]
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You have your dogfish on the worktop and a saucepan ready to prepare it. But the sticking point is: how many […]
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I really adopted this Reblochon sauce the day I wanted to recreate, at home, that "mountain" feel you get on your plate when […]
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Like many others, I discovered apple ratafia: a slightly amber-colored bottle that was lying around in a cupboard, served in a small glass at […]
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Veal tongue in tomato sauce is one of those bistro dishes that looks intimidating… but in reality, once you […]
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