I make these Fougerolles cherry fritters when I'm in the mood for a simple, slightly rustic dessert, but one that really delivers on its flavors: […]
Fougerolles cherry fritters: the secret to a recipe that's both crispy and soft. Read more »
The first time I made snail butter in the Burgundy style, I understood something very simple: it's not "just […]
Burgundy-style snail butter: my fragrant and melt-in-your-mouth recipe Read more »
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, […]
Duck leg in a pressure cooker: my quick recipe with vegetables Read more »
Pheasant with cabbage is the kind of dish that evokes country cooking, the kind that simmers gently while you set the table. The […]
Pheasant with cabbage: my recipe with bacon and white wine Read more »
I have a weakness for veal escalope with lemon because it's the kind of dish that looks very simple… but is based on […]
Veal escalope with lemon: the pan-fried recipe with its butter-enriched sauce Read more »
The first time I cooked stuffed duck necks, I understood why this dish has so many fans in the Southwest: it's simple […]
Stuffed duck necks: the recipe for a family dish from the Southwest Read more »
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, […]
Diots in red wine: the rustic recipe to withstand the mountains Read more »
I have a particular fondness for roast guinea fowl: it's the poultry with character, a slightly more "wild" taste than the […]
Guinea fowl with raisins, baked in the oven: the perfect Sunday family recipe Read more »
I have a weakness for oven-baked dishes that practically cook themselves, and this oven-baked pork paupiette with potatoes […]
Baked pork paupiette with potatoes: my melt-in-your-mouth recipe Read more »
I'll be frank: the recipe for pear brandy, the real thing, is a classic… but it's not a quick and easy recipe […]
I have a weakness for simple, oven-baked meat dishes – recipes that do the job while the kitchen fills with wonderful aromas […]
Pork paupiette baked in the oven with mustard: the old-fashioned recipe Read more »
I make this zucchini and tuna cake every time I need a simple dish that holds its shape well and goes down easily […]
Tuna and zucchini cake: a melt-in-your-mouth, flavorful recipe Read more »
I have a weakness for dishes that make a "big occasion" without requiring two hours in the kitchen, and these pasta with foie gras […]
Pasta with foie gras: my gourmet recipe for your holiday meals Read more »
I have a particular fondness for braised endives with honey: it's the kind of simple dish that smells like home cooking, but […]
Braised endives with honey: my meltingly tender and caramelized recipe Read more »
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 […]
Veal spider steak: my recipe for ultra-tender meat served with asparagus and peas Read more »
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 […]
Red onion tart: my melt-in-your-mouth, 100% vegetarian recipe Read more »
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 […]
Homemade lumberjack bread: my rustic whole-grain recipe Read more »
I discovered the Lorraine spindle on a country table in Lorraine: a board, some bread, a gherkin, and these thin slices of […]
Lorraine-style sausage: my recipe for homemade smoked pork belly Read more »
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 […]
Rabbit in the Air Fryer: my recipe with a mustard sauce and baby vegetables Read more »
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, […]
Turkey neck: my braised recipe with white wine, carrots, and mushrooms Read more »
I make this casserole when I'm craving a simple yet truly comforting dish. Three everyday vegetables — potato, carrot, onion […]
Potato, carrot, and onion casserole: a simple yet comforting recipe! Read more »
Beef flank steak is a cut I love because it has this rustic and incredibly comforting quality: a bit of fat, collagen, […]
Beef flank steak: my slow-cooked, ultra-tender recipe Read more »
The first time I tasted wood pigeon salmi, what struck me wasn't the meat (which was already very good), but the sauce. […]
Wood pigeon salmi: the hunter's recipe with red wine Read more »
Poached dogfish is the kind of dish I like to make when I'm craving a tender fish like dogfish (its other name), without […]
Salmon in court-bouillon: a recipe for tender fish, gently cooked. Read more »
I really adopted this Reblochon sauce the day I wanted to recreate, at home, that "mountain" feel you get on your plate when […]
Reblochon sauce: a meltingly smooth Savoyard recipe Read more »
Veal tongue in tomato sauce is one of those bistro dishes that looks intimidating… but in reality, once you […]
Veal tongue in tomato sauce: my super tender "bistro" recipe with its garnish. Read more »
For a long time, I thought that barbecued octopus was bound to be elastic… until the day I figured it out: you tenderize it beforehand, then […]
Barbecued octopus: my recipe with parsley and grilled vegetables Read more »
The first time I prepared a spit-roasted pig "properly," I understood that everything hinges on what happens even before lighting the fire […]
Marinade for spit-roasted pork: my simple recipe for flavorful grilled meat Read more »
The first time I cooked a veal heart, I understood why "old-fashioned" offal dishes have so much character! It smells […]
Veal heart in sauce: my offal recipe, bistro style. Read more »
I have a weakness for snails when they move beyond the simple "parsley butter" and are served in a rich, tomatoey, garlicky, slightly spicy sauce. […]
Catalan-style snails: a tomato-based recipe that tastes like the south! Read more »
Snails in court-bouillon are one of those French classics that evoke the essence of traditional cuisine: simple, precise, and frankly satisfying when done well […]
Snails in court-bouillon: the slightly adapted French recipe Read more »
I have a soft spot for skate wing: it's a fish with character, but it's easy to cook when you […]
Pan-fried skate wing: my recipe with butter, capers, and lemon. Read more »
Pork galantine is one of those "old-fashioned" dishes that instantly makes me happy: you chop it, you season it, you roll it, […]
Pork galantine: the tender and perfectly rolled recipe! Read more »
Monkfish tail is my go-to fish when I want a dish that looks impressive without being complicated! The flesh […]
I have a soft spot for Orloff roast: it's the kind of "Sunday" dish that doesn't require complicated equipment, but has everything […]
Orloff-style roast veal: the accordion-style recipe garnished with ham and cheese Read more »
I make Auvergne-style stew when I'm in the mood for a warming dish that smells like my grandmother's cooking, without any fuss. This […]
Auvergne-style hot pot: Grandma's recipe that warms you up! Read more »
I have a weakness for old-fashioned cauliflower gratin. The kind that comes out of the oven with a nice golden crust, a recipe with […]
Cauliflower gratin: the old-fashioned Béchamel recipe Read more »
Braised pork knuckle is my go-to comfort food when I'm craving something simple, rustic, and truly hearty. I've cooked it a lot in […]
Braised pork knuckle: my super tender slow-cooked recipe Read more »
For a long time, I reserved beef tartare for brasseries… until the day I realized that the real secret is above all the quality of the […]
Beef tartare: the traditional recipe with its garnish Read more »
The first time I cooked Job's grains (also called "Job's tears"), I had a real epiphany: […]
Job's tears or Job's grains: my French-style plant-based recipe Read more »
I have a weakness for starters that have a satisfying crunch, and the Ostergruss radish, with its beautiful pinkish-red color and crisp flesh, […]
Ostergruss radishes: the recipe for a fresh and crunchy appetizer Read more »
The first time I cooked pork spider steak, I had a little epiphany: this unassuming cut (often sold in butcher shops rather than in supermarkets […]
Pork spider steak: my recipe with mushrooms and peas Read more »
Beef and carrots is the quintessential French dish, and it's my go-to comfort food when I'm craving a traditional stew without spending all afternoon in the kitchen. […]
Beef and carrots: my traditional grandmother's recipe Read more »
Pheasant terrine is the kind of dish that everyone can agree on if they like slightly rustic French cuisine, the kind […]
Pheasant terrine: my improved gamey-tasting recipe Read more »
Pétafine is the kind of dish I love: the ingredient list is minimal, but it takes real skill to make […]
Veal Marengo is the dish that makes me appreciate quick stews again: you get the richness of a ragout, but without spending all afternoon on it. […]
Veal Marengo: the traditional slow-cooked recipe Read more »
Kassler in broth is exactly the kind of dish I make when I want something simple, hot, and really tasty without spending the whole afternoon in the kitchen
I have a particular fondness for braised endives. The first time I truly understood their appeal was one winter evening at a friend's house: […]
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I have a weakness for sole: it's a fish that doesn't make a lot of noise, but when it's cooked properly, it's incredibly delicate […]
I have a soft spot for simple pancakes that evoke country cooking, the kind you make without any fuss: a nice hot pan, […]
Occitan galette: a delicious recipe from the Southwest Read more »
I always come back to this savory feta and sundried tomato cake when I want to cook a simple, reliable, and frankly generous dish. I've perfected the recipe […]
Savory feta and sun-dried tomato cake: my easy recipe Read more »
The first time I made a Charlieu andouille sausage in the oven, it was one evening when I was craving a proper French dish, without spending too much time in the kitchen
Baked Charlieu andouille sausage: my quick and improved recipe Read more »
The first time I tasted a macaron from Saint-Jean-de-Luz, I was surprised: it was nothing like the filled "Parisian" macarons. There, […]
I make this wild garlic mustard as soon as I have a nice bunch of leaves on hand (fresh or even already washed and […]
I have a weakness for cheese gougères: they're simple, they smell of Burgundy, and they're a crowd-pleaser as soon as they're served
Cheese gougères: the traditional recipe for an appetizer Read more »
Duck in a casserole dish is my go-to comfort food when I'm craving a real stew... but without spending all afternoon in the kitchen. I really love it […]
Duck in a casserole dish: a slow-cooked poultry recipe Read more »
I have a soft spot for axoa: this simple Basque dish, somewhere between a stir-fry and a stew, with its lovely aroma of caramelized onions, […]
Duck axoa: the Basque recipe prepared with a knife Read more »
I have a particular fondness for this salad recipe with white cabbage, bacon, and Comté cheese: it has that simple, bistro-style feel that […]
Beef flank steak is typically the cut that's underestimated… until the day you cook it properly. The first time I […]
I have a particular fondness for pork tenderloin cooked in the Cookeo: you get tender meat, a sauce that holds its shape, and above all, you don't […]
Pork tenderloin with Boursin cheese in a Cookeo: the tender recipe with herbs Read more »
I have a soft spot for guinea fowl: it's more flavorful than chicken, a bit more "wild," and it's still easy to cook […]
Guinea fowl thighs with mustard en papillote: the mild or strong recipe Read more »
I have a confessed weakness for crozet gratin: it's the ultimate Savoyard comfort food. The first time I really […]
I have a weakness for game dishes cooked simply, with a technique that does all the work. Wood pigeon confit is exactly that […]
A seafood casserole is typically the dish I make when I'm in the mood for something a bit "bistro-style," warm and inviting, but […]
I have a weakness for duck leg: it's rustic, hearty, and when the skin is nice and crispy, it's honestly hard to beat. […]
Anchovy cream is my go-to when I want an appetizer with character without spending hours in the kitchen. I discovered it at […]
I have a particular fondness for roast leg of lamb: it's the dish that instantly makes it a "grand meal" without keeping you busy for three hours […]
Roast leg of lamb: the recipe with garlic and rosemary Read more »
I make this guinea fowl with orange and honey when I'm in the mood for a more "Sunday-style" dish, without spending all afternoon in the kitchen. The […]
Guinea fowl with orange and honey: Sunday's recipe Read more »
I have a weakness for Breton galettes when they're truly "just like they are there": buckwheat, water, salt, a nice hot pan, and that crusty edge that […]
Breton Galettes à la Langouille: delicious savory crepes bursting with flavor Read more »
I have a weakness for homemade breaded fish, because it's nothing like the industrial versions: here, the fish stays juicy, […]
Homemade crispy breaded fish: a healthier recipe Read more »
I have a weakness for old-fashioned brown sauces, the kind that transform a simple piece of meat into a true brasserie dish. Brazil Sauce, for example…
I cobbled together this recipe one winter evening when I was craving something comforting, but not heavy. I had a tub of cream with […]
Parsnip fritters with truffle cream and pear: a light winter recipe Read more »
I baked this Saint-Epvre Cake one day when I was craving a real family cake, nothing fancy, but with a truly French flavor. The name […]
I have a particular fondness for truffle cream, because it's the kind of dish that looks like something from a "fine dining" restaurant, but in reality, […]
I adopted green bagnette sauce the day I realized that a "simple" sauce could do all the work at the table. A […]
I have a weakness for one-pan dishes that transform three simple ingredients into a real meal. Red cabbage and pork stir-fry is […]
Sautéed red cabbage with pork: a quick and healthy recipe Read more »
I have a weakness for veal stew: it's the kind of dish that evokes the comforting aroma of home cooking, with tender meat […]
Veal Saute with Chorizo and Mushrooms: Tender and Flavorful Read more »
Guinea fowl leg in sauce is my comfort food when I'm craving authentic French cuisine without spending the afternoon in the kitchen. The […]
Guinea fowl leg in sauce: a refined and generous dish Read more »
I have a particular fondness for lentils with Toulouse sausages: it's the kind of dish that smells of home cooking, that simmers away […]
Lentils with Toulouse sausages: the family recipe Read more »
Rosemary jelly is the little jar that makes all the difference on a cheese board or alongside a cold roast. I've adopted it […]
