There are recipes that instantly smell like sunshine and holidays… Pissaladière is one of them. With its slowly caramelized onions, anchovies, and black olives, it evokes the South of France, Provençal markets, and shared meals. Here I offer a simple and quick version with no …

Vitello Tonnato is an Italian dish, a classic originating from the Piedmont region in northern Italy. It consists of roasted or poached veal, thinly sliced, served with capers and a flavorful sauce made with tuna and anchovies. The combination may seem surprising, but personally, I …

To mix things up, you can add a sliced lime to the preparation and replace the mint leaves with sprigs of rosemary.

This is an easy, flavorful, and festive dish — I never get tired of it. It’s inspired by a recipe by Blanche Vaughan that appeared in the English magazine House & Garden a couple of years ago. You can prepare it in two stages.

I love preparing these little delicious bites — if you have someone to help you with the assembly, it will be more fun, and they’ll be ready in no time!

Prepared in no time, you can even adapt this recipe with a variety of different flavors, these bites are always a great hit! This recipe is an inspiration of Zoé de Las Cases’s published in the French Figaro Magazine Cuisine as a spotlight for country …

These delicious bites are prepared in no time and will be served immediately. 

This cocktail will always remain the symbol for the victory of France in the world soccer championship’s final on 15th of July  2018. Happy memories of a great time shared by the French people united in joy.

The type of peaches I like to use here are called vine peaches. They are flat rather than round, are sweet and tasty, and their flesh is delicate and white. They are not as available as the other type as they are quickly perishable. You …

When your blueberries are stored in the refrigerator, this delicious smoothie can be prepared and served in 5 minutes-time.

This colorful selection of appetizers is a real treat for us all. They are easy to make and so tempting that no one will resist!

Plums, prunes, or ripe pears are good options for this clafoutis too. I have tried them all and the clafoutis was delicious as well!

The most difficult part in this recipe is to have a ripe avocado …then, it’s only a matter of putting your talent at work and enjoy the Guacamole!

A lovely, savoury and easy to make refreshing drink. Now that I have the inspiring photo I was shooting for, I am pleased to share this recipe with you. Lemon thyme enhances all sorts of recipes and is an excellent source of vitamins and minerals.

My special thanks to the famous French baker, Gontran Cherrier, for letting me share his delicious recipe with you.

Yes, you did read correctly: when in season, the green peas are raw from your vegetable garden or fresh from the market, or when not in season use the frozen ones. One day, I forgot to add the bacon, another day my friend Bertille did …

It’s a very famous English recipe. This trio of strawberries, cream and meringues is said to have originated at Eton College in the late 19th century after a pavlova-style dessert was dropped.

Adeline Brousse who created this delicious recipe I found in a magazine years ago, gave me her go to publish my own version of her recipe. Many thanks to her. Adeline is a French journalist specialized in gastronomy and wine.

The fruits that remind us Spring is coming and that are easily available until the summer months.

This healthy fresh fruit dessert has a high-vitamin content. Prepare it just before serving.

Serve as a dip with vegetable sticks. On a slice of bread or blinis canapé it is perfect too!

On a bed of lettuce, as a tuna sandwich spread, or stuffed in a tomato this American Tuna Salad recipe is a winner in all families. You can even use it to make a delicious Tuna Melt! And if you have leftovers, it is still …

Easy to make, these cookies are to be often checked while baking. I must admit that I over-baked them many times… how frustrating! If you don’t have cookie moulds, make sure to properly separate the dough on the wax paper. Below are 2 recipes I …

This salad is an all-time winner in our family. It is nutritious and well balanced and may well be considered a full meal in the summer. If you plan to serve it as a lighter starter, don’t use so much vinaigrette dressing and don’t use …

I usually serve this beef tataki dish with grilled mushrooms and zucchini, Japanese rice or a green salad.

This dish is from California and its recipe was inspired by a small recipe book I love named: Jordan Feilders’ California Canteen. Special thanks to him and his team. This recipe served with my Quinoa almond and feta cheese salad is a best seller!

A friend of mine tried with a mix of red fruits, it was delicious as well.

Being individual make a great simple dessert for a dinner party. You can find mini cheesecake pans on the internet. You have nearly 24 mini cakes with this recipe.

You could save time by placing the cherry tomatoes under the grill in the oven instead of slow baking them for an hour. Just be extra careful not to burn them. And do not cook the tuna and the capers together more than 10 minutes: …

It is such an easy and original dessert in Spring and Summer. You should try…

Put the fruits in the refrigerator in advance to have them chilled enough

This works either as an impressive starter or as a lunch or light supper.

The key to this great salad is the sauce.

This drink is a nutritious way to help you feel better and give your brain a boost!

If you wish to add a subtle floral note to the jam, I suggest lavender.  Use the lavender in your backyard. Just make sure it is not sprayed with pesticides.

The combinaison of thin slices of beef wrapped around a piece of comté cheese is totally irresistible !

Emblematic symbol of the English summer “art de vivre”, the Pimm’s is inseparable from events such as Wimbledon, Royal Ascot, etc.

Easier than you think  and really delicious! Many thanks Nicole for your recipe.

This crispy appetizer is easy to prepare. Every bit is delicious, and addictive!

A bursting blueberry jam to add a pop of vibrant color to your French Toast ! Thank you Gary for the translation.

A feel good soup! You have to try.

This recipe can be quickly prepared at the last minute if you get help of another person. The leftover you have kept in the refrigerator may be eaten within 12 hours with Japanese rice.

This salad was created the day two of my friends brought their salads for lunch: this delicious, refreshing and creative salad is a mix of both! Thanks Catherine and Chrystele!

A refreshing and easy Italian cocktail commonly served as an aperitif. It’s the perfect cocktail for summer!

You need a blender but this combinaison of oranges strawberries and blueberries is really delicious.

This tart may conveniently be re-heated at a temperature of 160° for 15 minutes. It should preferably be served hot or warm. ​

This recipe was inspired by Sarah Britton’s “The life-changing loaf” As a holistic nutritionist, Sarah started her incredible blog in 2007 : My new roots – How to make healthy choices every day- Dear Sarah, I’m French and I have a cooking blog too. Since I …