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've made this scallop and leek gratin several times because it ticks all the boxes for what I love about French cuisine: […]
Scallop and leek gratin: my recipe with white wine and cream 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 discovered Corsican torta the way one falls in love with a simple dish: a warm slice, placed on a table without fuss, with this […]
Corsican torta: my melting recipe with chard, brocciu and herbs Read more »
For a long time, I thought of pancetta as something "reserved for butchers"... until the day I tried a homemade version, a quick porchetta-style dish […]
Homemade pancetta: my recipe for rolled pork belly with herbs and pepper Read more »
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 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 »
The first time I tasted a real Portuguese suckling pig (the famous leitão assado), two things struck me: the aroma of garlic and […]
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 »
I discovered Kaak Warka somewhat by chance, in a metal tin sitting on a coffee table, next to a steaming cup of tea. […]
The first time I made Catalan panellets, I understood why these little bites reappear every year around All Saints' Day: it's simple, […]
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 […]
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 […]
Apple crumble is my go-to dessert when I'm craving something comforting without having to make a complicated pastry. I've […]
Apple crumble: a recipe that's both meltingly soft and crunchy. Read more »
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 have a soft spot for the ham hock: it's the cut that's often overlooked, but it has this distinct, slightly smoky flavor, and […]
