Hachis Parmentier is a classic French family dish made of two simple layers: ground beef or leftover meat stew topped with mashed potatoes cooked in the oven. It is the French version of Cottage or Shepherd Pie. For the little story, the name of this dish “Parmentier” refers to Antoine-Augustin Parmentier, a French pharmacist, nutritionist, and…
Vegetables
Wafflafels
What are Wafflafels? These Wafflafels I created combine the texture of savory waffles with a little taste of falafel. To make them, I used all-purpose flour, chickpea flour, eggs, whole milk, water, olive oil, spices, and fresh herbs. I added some bacon to satisfy my teens but you can use ham, sausage, smoked salmon or…
Ratatouille
Ratatouille is a summer dish from southeastern France made of eggplant, zucchini, bell peppers, tomatoes, onions, and garlic cloves. Ratatouille can be served as a main dish on its own, a side dish (pairs really well with any grilled meat or fish), or accompanied by rice, couscous, or a simple slice of bread. It is also delicious with fried egg or feta! Ratatouille…
Grilled Vegetable Wrap with Greek Yogurt Sauce
For lunch, my son and I wanted a wrap. We came up with this Grilled Vegetable Wrap with Greek Yogurt Sauce idea. It turned out to be a delicious healthy vegetarian Mediterranean-style dish, complete with the refreshing garlicky mint Greek yogurt sauce. This recipe did not take too long to make. We grilled some eggplant,…
Herb-Crusted Rack of Lamb and Mashed Butter Beans
If you are looking for an easy and tasty recipe for Easter or any special occasion, I recommend trying my delicious French Herb-Crusted Rack of Lamb. This dish is much easier to make than it seems. Believe me, your guests will be impressed when you put this Herb-Crusted Rack of Lamb on the table. Smoothly…
Irish Colcannon – Mashed Potatoes with Greens
Colcannon is a traditional Irish staple dish made of mashed white potatoes, cabbage or kale, green onions or leek, milk, and butter. My version of Colcannon contains a mix of sweet potatoes and white potatoes. For the greens, I used leek, kale, and spinach. With all these good vegetable loads of vitamins and fiber, Colcannon…
Sardine and Eggplant Tart
In my pantry, I always have wild sardines cans in stock. They are a great healthy topping full of nutrients: omega-3’s, calcium, vitamin D, minerals and protein. Unlike other fish, they are also low in mercury. I love to use sardines in different recipes, such as this Sardine and Eggplant Tart. It is a light,…
Lamb and Butternut Squash Gratin with Hazelnut Crust
Lamb and Butternut Squash Gratin with Hazelnut Crust is a great comfort dish to keep you warm during the cold season and my little twist to the traditional French “Hachis Parmentier” made of ground beef or leftover meat, mashed potatoes, and topped with a crust made of bread crumbs and cheese. Lamb in this dish adds…
