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Accras from Martinique & Thomas’Ti punch

Accras from Martinique & Thomas’Ti punch

It’s really a lot easier than it seems but it involves frying so be careful. Good to know : cod accras are part of the traditional Caribbean cuisine. This dish is generally served  in Martinique as an appetizer with Ti Punch. Thomas’TI Punch is made of 5cl of white 

My tiramisu

My tiramisu

Did you know Tiramisu means “lift me up”? This dessert is my favorite. I have made it at home for years. But there are  many different Tiramisu recipes, each with their own process and ingredients. Don’t hesitate to try some others. It will  always be 

Creamy Sweet Potato Soup

Creamy Sweet Potato Soup

This soup can be made days in advance if kept in the fridge. If you have a dinner party : You may add small unshelled prawns or shrimps or sauteed small scallops. It’s a bit more hearty and it’s very delicious as well! ​

Homemade gravlax style salmon

Homemade gravlax style salmon

✨It’s a Scandinavian classic dish, thank you Francine for the recipe.✨ You can try it with vodka instead of gin. Many recipes recommend freezing the fish before curing in order to kill any parasites. It makes a stunning party platter if you serve it up appetizer style. For a 

Emily’s dipping sauce

Emily’s dipping sauce

This Nuoc Mām sauce can be kept for three to four weeks in a sealed container in the refrigerator. You can use it with my spring rolls recipe for example.

Suzanne’s shrimp toasts

Suzanne’s shrimp toasts

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

Blueberry Jam

Blueberry Jam

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

Beef with spicy peanut sauce

Beef with spicy peanut sauce

An easy dish to prepare at the last minute.

Costa Rica Music

Costa Rica Music

✨The most played tracks in best Costa Rica radio stations during our visit (December 2019)✨ Que Hay de Malo – Reggae Version – Farruko Los Caminos de la Vida – Alexander Acha, Dulce Maria Abriré La Puerta – David Bisbal, Alejandro Fernandez Tu Amor Me Hace bien 

Aubergine with black garlic my way

Aubergine with black garlic my way

The Telegraph published a similar recipe in 2014 created by Yotam Ottolenghi. Long time fans of this very famous cook are familiar with it. Now, it is one of the most popular dishes of the Nopi restaurant in London.  My recipe is more simple but 

Catherine’s Bhel Puri

Catherine’s Bhel Puri

Bhel Puri is a low calorie snack most commonly sold by the street vendors on the push carts in Mumbay.  There are a lot of different recipes. This one is inspired by Dishoom, a famous Indian restaurant in London. Much of the fun of eating Bhel Puri 

Alex’s Sprizt Cocktail

Alex’s Sprizt Cocktail

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

Salmon & Avocado Chirashi my Way

Salmon & Avocado Chirashi my Way

For starters buy your ingredients in a Japanese grocery store. The store keepers will help you find everything you need and will be of good advice. The packaging are usually in reasonable  sizes (1 kilo for rice, half liters for the rest) contrary to the selection 

Zucchini Goat Cheese & Thyme Tart

Zucchini Goat Cheese & Thyme Tart

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

Hummus by Lamia

Hummus by Lamia

Hummus is a traditional middle eastern dish. It is traditionally served as a dip with Lebanese or Pita bread. I like to remove the chickpea skin, and if you choose to do so, it will take twice as long to prepare, unless you get some 

Maryse’s French Tapenade

Maryse’s French Tapenade

I highly recommend this tapenade recipe. Making it is actually pretty easy. You just need a blender and to wait a few hours…You can also try  her excellent peas soup  and her veal sauté .

Comments & Reviews

Comments & Reviews

Yum, your photos look amazing and It seems delicious! Love your style, bravissimo!!! Raquel OMG this (Caroline’s Autumn Crumble) looks so so fabulous! I love it! Happy Sunday !                       Delphine (Brussels) Look delicious⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Karen That’s what 

Agnès’ gluten-free, flour-free & yeast-free loaf

Agnès’ gluten-free, flour-free & yeast-free loaf

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 

Four Citrus Marmalade

Four Citrus Marmalade

Takes a very long time but easy to prepare. I love this jam! My advice : invite friends over to make this recipe together.

Costa Rica

Costa Rica

Visiting Costa Rica must be savored slowly, carefully because no detail can be overlooked. I loved it! It’s a tiny country (the size of Switzerland) bordered by Nicaragua to the North Panama to the Southeast. “The Rich Coast” has earned its name : with coastlines on the 

Gary’s poke bowl

Gary’s poke bowl

It is best to prepare this dish with the freshest ingredients possible, especially the salmon. It’s preferable to buy authentic Asian ingredients when possible from a specialized grocery store. Everything is usually sold at a reasonable price (1 kilo for rice, 1/2 liter for the rest). In 

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Welcome to my place! With some savoury memories and my creative drive… my blog is now filled with personal culinary experience as well as with all my favorite recipes. We are now talking over 200 recipes. I suggest you go to my VARIOUS MENUS section, as 

My advice for the wedding to be a success

My advice for the wedding to be a success

Anne-Sophie, Audrey et Fayda : thank you for your help What is good to know : The venue : did you make the right choice? You made the announcement congratulations ! You found the perfect venue and even made a pre-reservation. All you have to do is to confirm the