Classic French Tomato and Mustard Tart is a recipe that French people enjoy most in summer when tomatoes are in season. At first, when you look at the list of ingredients, this Classic French Tomato and Mustard tart seems maybe too basic. However, it definitely has some tasty flavors on each bite. What is its secret?…
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Eggplant Tomato Mozzarella Tart
This simple Eggplant Tomato Mozzarella Tart to the Mediterranean scents and a taste of summer is fast and easy to make. Perfect for an appetizer or a light dinner with a green salad and a glass of wine. All that’s missing is the song of the cicadas…
Easy Oven-Baked Ratatouille
Ratatouille is a colorful summer dish from Provence (southeastern France) made of eggplant, zucchini, bell peppers, tomatoes, onion, garlic, herbs, and a drizzle of olive oil. I always make this authentic recipe of Ratatouille, but it takes quite some time because each vegetable cooks separately before being tossed together. Recently, I tried this Easy Oven-Baked…
Chicken and Black Bean Quesadillas
Chicken and Black Bean Quesadillas are an easy meal to make when you have some leftover chicken on hand. Even though they are not the traditional Mexican quesadillas, these are the ones that my family always wants. In my quesadillas, I use a mix of chicken and black beans. It is a good way to add…
French Leek Zucchini Ham Quiche
For dinner, I made this simple and delicious French Leek Zucchini Ham Quiche. I love to make savory tarts or quiches because they are easy meals that are always welcome at my table. A green salad on the side is a perfect accompaniment. Quiche is a versatile dish; you can make it with whatever you have…
Zucchini Bread
For the first time last year, my husband and I decided to build our own vegetable and herb garden. Among the vegetables, we planted zucchini plants. I got an enormous zucchini that my youngest son was proud to show to one of my neighbors. My neighbor told me that it would be great for zucchini…
Creamy Orzo Pasta with Salmon, Zucchinis, and Leek
Creamy Orzo Pasta with Salmon, Zucchinis, and Leek is a quick recipe that I can prepare during a busy week and it is always a hit at home. It is a convenient dish that I like to save for my two teenage boys’ lunch boxes, so they can have a delicious meal for school! Shredded…
Carrot Almond Cake
This morning, I suddenly wanted to make a carrot cake, maybe because spring and Easter are in the corner. I remember a recipe that I used to make when I lived in France. From time to time, I talked about this recipe to my husband, but never made it. In fact, my carrot cake recipe…
Easy Mexican-Style Pasta Salad with Sausage
It is now officially fall, but summer is still in the air in Atlanta. I made this Easy Mexican-style Pasta Salad with Sausage from scratch with the last few tomatoes and peppers from my garden. This salad is colorful and flavorful with all the roasted vegetables, sausages, and spices in it. The lime-lemon dressing with its juice…
Easy Cauliflower Chickpea Curry Casserole 🍛
This Easy Cauliflower Chickpea Curry Casserole is vegan, gluten-free, and delicious. It requires no extra preparation: just dump all the ingredients in a baking dish and voilà! Not much cleaning either! 👌 This dish is perfect for the back-to-school season. It is filling for a family, yet also healthy! Chickpeas stand in for the protein…
Ratatouille and Anchovy Tart 🍅🍆🐟
This Ratatouille and Anchovy Tart is a good example of what you can do with a leftover of ratatouille (a “Provençal” southeastern France vegetable dish). This is why I am always making a big batch of it. It is so good, savory, and not too heavy (no cream!). To keep the “Provençal” spirit in this…
Curried Béchamel Cauliflower Gratin
I love gratins! Gratins are a great way to have a complete main dish for the family. I sometimes use it as an opportunity to make an unwanted vegetable into something more enjoyable. You guessed it, the cauliflower is not always welcome at my table. However, I like this cruciferous vegetable which is a good source…
Hachis Parmentier
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…
Sweet Pea Pesto
Besides my Asparagus Lemon Pesto, Sweet Pea Pesto is another great type of pesto that my family enjoys. We love its brightened color and sweet creamy taste. I like to mix this Sweet Pea Pesto with pasta and add pieces of grilled chicken. This pesto is great as a dip or on any grilled bread…
Asian Fried Rice
Asian Fried Rice is a convenient and complete dish that I like to make from time to time. It is perfect for using leftover rice. Asian Fried Rice is a versatile dish because you can use any vegetables that you like or have in your fridge such as leeks, carrots, sweet peas, corn, red or…
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…
Easy Eggplant Sauce
I made this Easy Eggplant Sauce from scratch to mix with pasta and my family loved it. The eggplant is roasted in a pan with a few garlic cloves and tomatoes. A touch of balsamic vinegar adds brightness to the sauce. This sauce is perfect to eat with pasta. When serving, add some shaving parmesan on…
Asparagus Lemon Pesto
When we talk about pesto we think about traditional pesto made with basil, pine nuts, Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, garlic, olive oil, salt and pepper. But over time I have discovered that in fact you can make pesto with different kind of herbs, nuts, and even vegetables. Next time, I will give you other great combinations that…
Carrot soup with orange
This vitamin carrot soup with orange awakens your taste buds with its tangy taste. It is a perfect light and healthy appetizer for a lunch or dinner. You can substitute the carrots with butternut squash. It is good, too! I like sometimes to add a swirl of cream and sprinkle coriander.
Red Cabbage Gratin
During winter, especially on a cold evening, I like to eat some braised red cabbage with apples. However my family is not as fond of this dish as myself. So, I looked around and after flipping through my stack of old french magazines I found this new recipe Red Cabbage Gratin to please my picky…
Orzo Salad with Grilled Vegetables
This colorful Orzo Salad with Grilled Vegetables is perfect when the weather gets hot as a side dish for a barbecue, picnic, party and completely satisfying if served alone. Orzo is a rice-sized pasta. Sometimes in my pasta salad, I like to use orzo instead of regular pasta because I feel the texture of the…
Zucchini Oat Nut Chocolate Cookies
In our home, we love to eat zucchinis in a main or side dish and are not very familiar with eating them in a sweet treat. I was looking for a new recipe to use my last zucchinis and found this tempting Zucchini Oat Nut Chocolate cookies recipe. After baking these cookies I can tell…
Curried Sweet Potato Omelette
For a lunch this summer, I made this light and delicious curried sweet potato omelette from scratch. To save time, I decided to grate my sweet potatoes instead of dicing them as I usually do and I also decided to add curry. As a result, my teen told me that I should make more food from scratch…
Sheet Pan Roasted Chicken with Summer Squash
After a few days on vacation, I am back in my kitchen with this delicious Sheet Pan Roasted Chicken with Summer Squash from Giada De Laurentiis. In this recipe, I love the addition of the bread because it absorbs all the flavor of the cooking juices. Squeezing roasted lemons before serving the dish adds brightness….
Eggplant Parmigiana
It is my first time planting eggplants in my garden and I got just enough to make this Eggplant Parmigiana recipe. Eggplant Parmigiana is a classic Italian vegetable dish where the slices of eggplant are arranged in a dish alternating with a tomato basil sauce, and cheese for a tasty result! It is a great alternative…