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…
Vegetables
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…
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…
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…