Monkfish Curry in Coconut Milk is a delicious fish dish, quick and easy to make any time. But do you know the fish called Monkfish? Monkfish is not the prettiest fish. Because of its enormous spiny head and scary teeth, people have called it frog-fish, toad-fish and even sea-devil. But do not judge a book…
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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,…
Shrimp and Veggie Enchiladas
My family enjoys these creamy Shrimp and Veggie Enchiladas with Mexican flavors. They are easy to prepare, and tasty with the right amount of heat. It is a perfect dish for a weeknight. These Shrimp and Veggie Enchiladas are a savory twist to the traditional enchiladas, usually made of tortilla corn, filled with meat, vegetable,…
Chocolate and Praline Braided Brioche
From these last holidays, I had a leftover of homemade praline paste and was wondering what to make with it. This Chocolate and Praline Braided Brioche came across my mind. I made my own spread by mixing my leftover praline paste (recipe below) with some dark chocolate and sprinkled a few crushed hazelnuts on top. The…
Lighter Buttermilk Oatmeal Pancakes
These Lighter Buttermilk Oatmeal Pancakes are great for starting your day. My sons love to eat them during the school week. It is easy to prepare a batch and freeze the rest for the next days. They are quick to reheat in the morning and perfect with any kind of fruit and a drizzle of maple syrup….
Nonnettes – French Gingerbread Cakes with Honey and Orange Marmalade
Nonnettes are French little round cakes made from gingerbread, honey, stuffed with orange marmalade, and covered with a fine sugary glaze. They a part of my childhood, a gift that I received for St.Nicholas Day on December 6th (if you want to know more about St. Nicholas Day). The Nonnettes take their name from “nuns”….