List of recipes from category Miscellanous: 323 recipes (alcohol-free)

Spinach Omelette

An ultra-simple but delicious omelette recipe. The beaten eggs are poured over spinach that has already been cooked with shallots.
May 1^st 201676 K4.7 20 min.

Fried eggs with tomatoes

In this recipe, thick slices of tomato are cooked first, then the eggs are left to cook gently in the spaces between them. Particularly delicious served simply with a trickle of balsamic vinegar.
November 27^th 201382 K4.8 35 min.

Green asparagus omelette

Small spears of green asparagus steamed and sliced, served with grated Parmesan in the middle of an omelette.
May 6^th 2012142 K3.8 35 min.

Shiitake eggs

By French standards, this hardly qualifies as an omelette: beaten eggs, simply slammed in the pan with sautéed shiitake mushrooms in soy sauce.
March 7^th 202146 K4.2 35 min.

Eggs Comtoise

In this recipe from eastern France, an egg yolk sits inside a potato nest with a topping of hot cancoillote cheese. The nest is served with fried sliced potatoes.
January 17^th 201646 K3.8 40 min.

Eggs with green asparagus and Parmesan cheese

Green asparagus cut into sections, quickly sautéed with Parmesan, and topped with eggs beaten with cream.
July 23^th 202312 K 40 min.

"Oeufs rabattus" with leeks

This quick French way of cooking eggs is similar to an omelette, but with the egg simply drawn in towards the centre during the brief cooking. The eggs here are cooked with sautéed leeks and served with delicious morteau sausage "crisps".
March 29^th 201738 K4.3 45 min.

Sorrel omelette

A sorrel omelette is, unsurprisingly, a classic omelette with chopped sorrel added, but it is also served with a reduced cream and sorrel sauce.
June 1^st 202221 K 50 min.

Broken eggs with mushrooms

For this quick and easy recipe, we pour beaten eggs over sautéed mushrooms and bacon.
November 3^rd 20243,9455 50 min.

Bacon and cabbage omelette

A classic, peasant-style omelette with fried bacon bits and blanched green cabbage.
April 26^th 201761 K4 50 min.

Soufflée omelette with cheese

Halfway between an omelette and a soufflé, this quick recipe give a light and delicious result. The secret is mainly in the two cooking methods: frying pan, then oven.
June 22^th 2013432 K4.7 55 min.

Eggs with tomatoes and courgettes

Melting courgettes with tomatoes and onions into which the eggs are slid carefully, without breaking the yolk, and cooked gently. The secret of success in this recipe is to combine the tomatoes and courgettes when they are really soft, and cook the egg white, leaving the yolk still runny.
September 27^th 201578 K3.8 55 min.

Oven omelette

For this omelette with a difference, we'll fry sliced potatoes, bacon (lardons) and onions, then pour the beaten eggs over and finish cooking everything together in the oven. The French sometimes call this an "Omelette of Moyenmoutier" after a village in the Vosges.
May 21^th 201757 K4.6 55 min.

Mushroom and artichoke omelette

This French "broken" omelette is not neatly folded like a classic omelette. There is more filling than egg: mushrooms and artichokes here, pan-fried with spring onions. It can be served flat, like a Spanish omelette, but I prefer the more original broken look.
May 10^th 202353 K3.9 55 min.

Tomato omelette

Tomato omelette is a great classic of Provençale cuisine. This is my personal version with mushrooms.
May 10^th 2023118 K4.6 1 hour 1 min.

Eggs in tomato shells

This is a novel way of cooking eggs: in tomato "shells" or egg-cups! For extra flavour, we'll put a spoonful of caramelized onions in the tomato first.
October 11^th 201554 K3.9 1 hour 3 min.

Small ratatouille with

It's a hotch-potch of vegetables, cooked in two stages, onto which eggs are broken and cooked until the white only is just firm.
June 12^th 2011262 K5 1 hour 3 min.

Poached eggs with spinach and Comté milk

The combination of eggs with spinach is always a winner, but this recipe elevates it to another level with the original and delicious flavour added by the Comté milk.
January 19^th 202222 K 1 hour 7 min.

Scrambled eggs with butter-fried bread and fresh spinach

Fresh spinach, butter-fried bread and scrambled eggs: simply delicious.
March 18^th 2013290 K3.8 2 hours

Eggs in brioche nests

This is an original way to serve an egg: with cheese in a savoury brioche nest. This looks elegant for when you have guests and it is delicious as well.
September 16^th 202456 K4.1 3 hours 40 min.

Spinach and hard-boiled egg gratin

In this gratin, spinach and hard-boiled eggs are combined with bechamel sauce and topped with grated cheese.
December 18^th 2013142 K4.7 35 min.

Spinach Mornay

This gratin is made with a layer of pre-cooked spinach, then sliced hard-boiled eggs and a Mornay sauce (an enriched bechamel with cheese).
June 13^th 202461 K4 40 min.

Gratin of purple artichokes

This is a very simple recipe: just potatoes, purple artichokes, a sprinkling of Parmesan and into the oven it goes...
November 30^th 201459 K4.1 45 min.

Ham pasta bake

Here's a really simple recipe that children love. Just pasta, ham, a little cream and cheese on top.
July 15^th 2015137 K5 45 min.

Gratin-style spinach and chicken omelette

A simple omelette treated more like a gratin: the omelette forms the bottom layer in the dish, topped with chicken and spinach in a cream sauce and browned in the oven.
August 16^th 202034 K 45 min.

Salmon and Spinach Gratin

This gratin has a layer of spinach, a layer of salmon with tomato and a layer of potato purée topped with grated cheese.
January 27^th 201661 K4.3 50 min.

Potato and two ham gratin

Little morsels of boiled and raw cured ham sautéd briefly then mixed with mashed potatoes and finished as a gratin in the oven.
October 20^th 2011121 K 14.6 50 min.

Creamy Comtoise artichoke gratin

This is an artichoke recipe with a difference: we'll be using both heart and leaves, first steamed, then lightly sautéed before being blended with cancoillotte cheese to make a creamy purée. This is then browned in individual ramekins.
December 9^th 202026 K 50 min.

Layered Leek and Egg Gratin

This gratin combines parboiled leeks with chopped hard-boiled eggs in thin layers.
January 10^th 201659 K4.1 50 min.

Sliced cauliflower with 3 cheeses

Thin slices of blanched cauliflower, fried strips of cured ham and 3 different types of cheese grated and gently melted to bind everything together.
March 6^th 201392 K5 50 min.

Duck Parmentier

This recipe is very simple to make as everything can be prepared in advance. A layer of duck meat is sandwiched between two layers of potato purée. This is topped with grated cheese before being put in the oven.
January 27^th 2013105 K3.9 55 min.

Mozzarella pasta bake

A good way to use up leftover pasta, or cook some specially for this gratin with fried ham and two cheeses: diced mozzarella for melting texture and grated Comté for a nicely browned top.
September 30^th 201860 K 55 min.

Gratin of chicken with rice and sautéed mushrooms

This is a very simple gratin, mainly using leftovers (chicken and rice), ideal for a Sunday night supper.
May 10^th 202347 K3.8 55 min.

Triple-Cheese Pumpkin Gratin

The small squash used here is the Japanese chestnut pumpkin or "potimarron". For this gratin, we scrape out the seeds and fill the centre with a mixture of three sorts of cheese and cream, then bake it in the oven until the pumpkin flesh is soft. Served straight from the oven like this, it is good...
January 24^th 201684 K4.1 55 min.

Cassoulet-style shepherd's pie.

You may well have come across hachis parmentier, the French version of shepherd's pie. Here's a variation using puréed haricot beans, inspired by another classic French dish: cassoulet.
June 3^rd 202038 K 55 min.

Feta and spinach brik pie

In this recipe, a feta and cream filling is sandwiched between layers of spinach and wrapped in brik (or filo) pastry.
December 10^th 201477 K 24.8 55 min.

Gratin of beet tops and potatoes

In a very classic gratin, here's a pairing that's a little less classic: beet tops with potatoes. The tops add a slight bitterness that complements the sweetness of the potatoes, cream and cheese.
October 8^th 202311 K 55 min.

Mushroom Pancakes au Gratin

This recipe uses pan-fried mushrooms and shallots in cream as the filling for Breton "galettes": traditional buckwheat pancakes. The stuffed pancakes are then baked gratin-style with cheese and cream.
May 10^th 2023129 K4.6 55 min.

Pollack Parmentier

"Parmentier", in French cuisine, means topped or mixed with mashed potato. This fishy version is made with pollack (or another fish, if you prefer), poached, flaked, and mixed with cooked onions, mashed potatoes and a little thyme. This is then topped with grated cheese and browned in the oven,...
October 1^st 201743 K4.5 60 min.

Endive gratin with cancoillotte

Here is a variation on the classic French recipe for endives with ham. This recipe uses cancoillotte cheese instead of the usual béchamel sauce.
February 5^th 2014114 K3.8 60 min.

Gratin of Endives with Mont d'Or

This gratin has layers of potatoes and sautéed endives, topped with Mont d'Or cheese and browned in the oven.
February 14^th 201652 K5 60 min.

Alpine gratin

In this somewhat atypical gratin, you'll find a layer of diced meats, covered by a layer of crozets and cream, then cheese.
October 18^th 202312 K 1 hour

Gratin of leeks with Morbier cheese

In this recipe of gratin, without potatoes, sliced leeks are bound with a cream with Morbier cheese.
April 16^th 202316 K 1 hour

Potatoes with bacon and herbs

The potatoes in this recipe are rolled in a slice of lightly cooked bacon with sage and bay leaves slipped in between. They are then baked in the oven.
November 14^th 201840 K5 1 hour

Spicy mustard cauliflower cheese

This delicious twist on cauliflower cheese is cooked in 3 stages: the cauliflower is steamed on its own before being fried with the spices. It is then topped with cheese and breadcrumbs, and browned in the oven.
May 24^th 202043 K 1 hour 1 min.

Asparagus and spinach gratin

A quick vegetable gratin made with asparagus and spinach cooked beforehand, in a bechamel sauce and topped with slivers of Brie.
June 20^th 202125 K 1 hour 2 min.

Gratin Dauphinois

This recipe is a bit sensitive for people from Dauphiné (a French area around the city of Grenoble), many of them are sure to have the "true" recipe. Here is the version of the famous French chef Michel Guérard. The most interesting thing about gratin Dauphinois, is that it has a delicate hint of...
August 13^th 2016386 K 25 1 hour 3 min.

Creamy spinach and potato gratin

This is a gratin with a difference: before going in the oven, the layers of spinach and potato are topped with cream in which Mont d'Or cheese has been melted (or another cheese, if you prefer).
December 17^th 201765 K4 1 hour 5 min.

Individual creamy endive gratins

In this recipe, the endives are first blanched, then baked with cream and mushrooms in individual cassolettes (small gratin dishes or large ramekins).
May 10^th 2023121 K4.6 1 hour 5 min.

Chard and potato gratin

All of the chard leaves (greens and stalk) will be used in this recipe. They are first boiled, then layered with sliced potatoes and topped with a bechamel sauce.
June 10^th 202044 K 1 hour 6 min.

Quick stuffed courgettes

This is a relatively rapid way to prepare stuffed courgettes, using ready-made items that you can take out of the fridge or freezer at the last minute (or nearly).
September 17^th 201745 K4.4 1 hour 6 min.

Celeriac and mushroom gratin

This gratin combines sliced celeriac simmered in milk with fried mushrooms.
May 10^th 202373 K5 1 hour 8 min.

Italian style gratin

This gratin is built up in layers: sautéed courgettes, minced beef, bechamel sauce, fried tomatoes, more meat and bechamel, then grated cheese for a brown topping.
August 31^th 201486 K4.8 1 hour 8 min.

Truffade

Truffade is a traditional dish from France's Auvergne region. It is made with potatoes and local cheese. Truffade originated in the mountains and is a proper winter dish, quite rich and delicious. This recipe, like with all traditional food, comes in many versions: different cheeses, ways to cook...
August 12^th 202158 K4.3 1 hour 10 min.

Gratin Comtois

This version of Gratin Comtois begins like the classic gratin dauphinois, but uses Morbier cheese, and diced Morteau sausage for a hint of smoky flavour. There's no denying it, this is a rich and hearty dish!
April 7^th 202130 K 1 hour 15 min.

Ham and endives au gratin

You may already be familiar with the classic endives au gratin, but here's a new version where the endives are thinly sliced and pan-fried.
March 6^th 202411 K 1 hour 15 min.

Harvest Gratin

Purple artichokes, cauliflower and mozzarella combined with bechamel sauce in a gratin to cheer up the end of summer.
September 20^th 201551 K4.1 1 hour 15 min.

Spiced butternut gratin

For this recipe, the butternut squash is cooked in two stages: first roasted, then finished in a gratin with Mornay sauce (bechamel with cheese).
December 19^th 202122 K 1 hour 20 min.

Courgettes (zuchinis)

A classic gratin, but with the courgettes cooked separately to prevent too much juice being released during the oven cooking, and so make a dish that is barely moist.
October 13^th 2010499 K 13.7 1 hour 20 min.

Gratin of Jerusalem artichokes à la Comtoise

For this recipe, a half-topinamus, half-potato gratin, with a little smoky taste provided by diced Morteau sausage.
January 15^th 202317 K 1 hour 20 min.

Gratin Parmentier

Here, a potato gratin meets hachis Parmentier (minced beef topped with mashed potato): 2 layers of potato around a layer of pre-cooked minced meat.
May 1^st 201969 K3.8 1 hour 25 min.

Hachis parmentier

This is the French answer (meat with mashed potato and cheese) to the English cottage or shepherd's pie: a typical family recipe which is an excellent way of using up leftover meat. The proportions are vague here: you need "whatever you have left over"...
February 21^th 2011399 K 24.4 1 hour 25 min.

Two-cheese vegetable gratin

This is a vegetable gratin with a difference: 3 layers of different vegetables (cauliflower, broccoli and aubergine) with two different cheeses for a flavousome topping: Comté and Époisse.
October 16^th 201947 K4 1 hour 25 min.

Chicken Brussels pie

This is a novel twist on the well known cottage or shepherd's pie idea (minced meat topped with mashed potato). Why not try this "Brussels" pie with a mixture of mashed potato and Brussels sprouts on top of chopped chicken?
February 23^th 202041 K5 1 hour 25 min.

Endives

A very classic recipe, but which can easily fail due to two main errors: too much water in bottom of dish because endives give off a lot, and endives that are too bitter so that children hate it. Here is a method which avoids these two problems.
February 14^th 2012312 K5 1 hour 30 min.

Purple artichokes in a cheesy gratin

Purple artichokes cooked in two stages: first boiled, then sautéed, and baked as a gratin in a Mornay sauce (cheesy bechamel) with morsels of fried ham.
December 13^th 202026 K 1 hour 30 min.

The strange gratin

Here is a recipe for a gratin that is a little unusual in its ingredients, which allows the use of vegetable tops and leftover cheese, but for a very successful taste despite everything.
July 20^th 202220 K 1 hour 30 min.

Vegetable clafoutis

Clafoutis, the traditional French batter puddings, are normally sweet, but here is a savoury version: a layer of mixed vegetables (pre-cooked in this case) in a gratin dish with a cheesy mixture poured over, then baked in the oven. Here I have used diced carrots and courgettes, chopped onion, fried...
September 28^th 201670 K4.7 1 hour 35 min.

Salt cod brandade

"Brandade de morue" is a classic of French bistro cuisine, especially in the south. It is a puréed mixture of salt cod and olive oil with (or sometimes without) potatoes. Here is a simplified version.
March 2^nd 201488 K4 1 hour 35 min.

Polenta parmentier

This recipe is similar to a shepherd's pie, but the meat is accompanied by vegetables, and the mashed potatoes are replaced by a delicious cheese polenta.
March 20^th 20249,875 1 hour 35 min.

Stuffed artichokes au gratin

For this recipe we'll attempt to use the whole of the artichoke: the heart, of course, but also the leaf bases in bechamel sauce with mushrooms and shallots, as a tasty filling for the hearts.
May 10^th 2023100 K5 1 hour 35 min.

Cheese Soufflé

A soufflé sounds difficult to make, but it's really not. The important thing is to break down the steps carefully: you start by making a béchamel sauce, then add cheese, then egg yolks (and it becomes a Mornay sauce), and finally the beaten egg whites. All that's left to do is place in a...
June 13^th 2024126 K 14.4 1 hour 35 min.

Parmesan cauliflower cheese

In this recipe, the cauliflower is cooked first in milk and this is used to make a Parmesan-bechamel sauce. The dish is topped with more Parmesan before being browned in the oven.
December 1^st 202126 K 1 hour 35 min.

Chilli chicken and spinach gratin

A classic combination of chicken and spinach is pepped up with chilli spices and balanced with a velvety bechamel sauce, topped with cheese and browned in the oven.
May 23^th 202134 K 1 hour 35 min.

Potimarron (chestnut pumpkin) "au gratin"

We could almost say a "Parmentier" of potimarron: a layer of left over cooked chicken, covered with potimarron purée and cheese, put to brown in the oven.
February 21^th 2011261 K 24 1 hour 35 min.

Boulangère potatoes

This great classic of French home cooking consists of sliced potatoes with slivers of bacon between, on a bed of onion fondue, moistened with poultry (or beef) stock and baked in the oven. It takes a fairly long time, but is so good, and reheats very well.
April 5^th 202036 K 2 1 hour 40 min.

Gratin "grilled inside"

We think of a classic gratin, potatoes and cauliflower, but in this recipe we start by grilling them before assembling the gratin, which gives a slightly crunchy texture, and especially a delicious taste.
September 25^th 202218 K 1 hour 45 min.

Mini Mont d'Or fondue with "spuds in blankets"

You may already have come across the Mont d'Or hot box recipe, where the cheese is baked in the oven then poured over potatoes. Here's a version with a twist: crispy ham-wrapped potato wedges to dip in the box of melted cheese.
January 26^th 202046 K 1 hour 45 min.

Potato gratin with 3 cheeses

For this delicious potato gratin, we'll use 3 different cheeses: 2 in the gratin, and a third on top.
October 30^th 20244,472 1 hour 45 min.

Potato gratin

This classic French recipe is made with sliced potatoes baked in milk and browned on top.
February 21^th 20111.10 M 14.6 1 hour 50 min.

Auvergne gratin

Cauliflower, green cabbage, potatoes and of course Saint-Nectaire for this gratin with Auvergne flavors.
December 10^th 202311 K 1 hour 50 min.

Avengers' potatoes

Lurking behind this strange name (see reason below) is a kind of potato-cheese gratin, which is wrapped in thin slices of bacon. It's cooked first on the hob, then in the oven.
February 21^th 2011300 K5 1 hour 55 min.

Bourguignon potatoes

Potatoes cooked "bourguignon" (or Burgundy) style is a delicious twist on a classic potato gratin. The potatoes are cooked in milk, with added flavour from lardons and fried onions. A tasty topping of cream with Époisses cheese is poured over just before the dish goes in the oven.
August 12^th 202137 K 1 hour 55 min.

Hearty potato and ham gratin

A potato gratin with an original twist: fried diced ham with mustard.
February 9^th 202223 K 1 hour 60 min.

Potato and broccoli gratin

A very simple recipe: a layer of potatoes, a layer of broccoli, bechamel sauce and grated cheese.
September 16^th 2024226 K3.8 2 hours 1 min.

Smoky potato and potimarron gratin

This gratin has an unusual twist: it not only combines potatoes with potimarron, the potatoes are boiled in the water left after cooking a Morteau sausage, to give a lovely smoky flavour. Guaranteed to transport your tastebuds to eastern France!
March 13^th 201942 K 2 hours 10 min.

Gratin with Parmesan flavours

For this gratin recipe, we're going to use Parmesan cheese crumbles, which will find a final, practical use. You'll have a potato and cauliflower gratin, with delicious Parmesan flavours, but without actually using any.
April 21^th 20249,022 2 hours 35 min.

Moussaka

Here is my personal version of this famous recipe from the eastern Mediterranean. It's a kind of gratin, made with layers of aubergines, cooked meat with tomatos and bechamel sauce with cheese.
August 1^st 2011372 K 14 2 hours 55 min.

White bean gratin "à l'italienne"

White haricot beans enriched with the Mediterranean flavours of tomatoes and herbs. The beans are boiled first then mixed with chopped tomatoes and finished gratin-style in the oven.
August 25^th 202127 K 13 hours 2 min.

Artichokes with beef

This dish combines artichokes, sautéed with shallot in olive oil, with cooked beef and potatoes (simply heated through).
October 15^th 201477 K4.1 50 min.

Chicken and mushroom brik rolls

Roll of brik (or filo) pastry filled with chopped mushrooms, diced chicken and sautéd onions.
May 10^th 2023125 K4.7 55 min.

Gisèle's Pasties

These small pasties ("rissoles" in the original French version) are made with shortcrust pastry, filled with a mixture of cooked meat, onion, parsley, garlic and egg.
September 10^th 2018205 K3.8 1 hour 15 min.

Chicken pie

Apart from the obvious chicken, this pie's puff pastry "lid" also conceals mushrooms, bacon, hard-boiled eggs and leeks.
May 10^th 2023112 K4.3 2 hours 30 min.

Scallop and leek pancakes

These pancakes are filled with pan-fried scallops and creamed leeks.
March 6^th 202063 K4.3 15 min.

Breton galettes (pancakes)

Of uniquely Breton origin, this is a buckwheat pancake on which you cook an egg with ham and cheese before folding it over. Easy and quick to make, it's an ideal answer to the question "what are we going to eat this evening?".
February 21^th 2011216 K 23.9 20 min.

Mushrooms à la grecque

Mushrooms "à la grecque" (Greek-style) is a simple way to enhance sautéed mushrooms with the flavours of olive oil, herbs and lemon. A common variation is to add tomatoes – just one of many possibilities.
May 10^th 202330 K 20 min.

Sautéed oyster mushrooms

When oyster mushrooms are about, it's worth making the most of them. Why not try this very simple sauté recipe? The mushrooms are fried and finished with just a little parsley and lemon juice.
January 6^th 202139 K 25 min.

Welsh-style potato purée

A Welsh-style twist on the classic potato purée (posh mash!), with finely sliced leeks, cooked until just done to keep their lovely green colour. This dish could be the main feature or served on the side with meat, for example.
December 26^th 202121 K 25 min.

Cabbage julienne with ham

A quick recipe: cabbage julienne cooked English style, pan-fried ribbons of ham, a knob of butter and some parsley, and it's ready.
December 31^th 2013223 K 34.1 30 min.

Fried rillettes

Rilletes formed into thin cakes and fried. This allows the fat to drain off during cooking and leaves crunchy and tasty discs of lean meat which can be served with mashed potato (purée).
December 11^th 2011121 K4.9 30 min.

Glazed mushrooms with plain rice

In this very simple recipe, the mushrooms are lightly sautéed, then glazed with soy sauce and lemon juice, and served on a bed of plain white rice.
May 10^th 202325 K 30 min.

Polenta à la Comtoise

A polenta with the delicious flavors of Franche-Comté: Metton of cancoillotte, diced Morteau sausage and grated Comté cheese.
November 10^th 20243,633 30 min.

Polenta with beetroot tops

Creamy polenta with beetroot tops just briefly wilted in a frying pan with spring onion.
June 8^th 202217 K 35 min.

Polenta with Mont d'Or

This recipe offers you a way to make polenta that will turn out creamy, with the woody notes of the Mont d'Or.
January 5^th 202218 K 35 min.

Langres-style spinach

Spinach in a creamy sauce with Langres cheese and lardons, served with hard-boiled eggs.
April 24^th 202218 K 35 min.

Chicken with spinach in a cream sauce

This recipe combines morsels of cooked chicken, spinach and potatoes with cream for a simple and tasty dish.
July 3^rd 201951 K 40 min.

Potatoes with smoked salmon

This is a very simple recipe with a delicious result: potatoes, smoked salmon and a herb sauce.
June 28^th 201559 K 15 40 min.

Algerian brik rolls

In this recipe, the brik (or filo) rolls are filled with fried minced meat, flavoured with cous-cous spices, garlic and onion.
June 3^rd 201568 K5 40 min.

Potato Waffles with Smoked Salmon

For potato waffles, the flour in the mixture for the sweet version is replaced with instant dried potato. This is a way of making delicious savoury waffles. Adding ribbons of smoked salmon, like here, turns them into a proper meal, though they can be also be served as an accompaniment.
April 22^th 201863 K4.5 40 min.

Leek and egg frichti

A "frichti" is a rough-and-ready dish, born of the French bistro tradition, that you can throw together with what you have to hand. This version mixes leeks with hard-boiled eggs, cream and ham.
September 26^th 202124 K 40 min.

Röstis

Probably a swiss recipe originally, but also known in the French region of Franche-comté. This version is more sophisticated.
February 21^th 2011261 K4.2 40 min.

Creamy asparagus and meat timbale

Asparagus cooked separately first, then sliced and mixed with a reduced cream sauce, full of meaty flavour, and served in individual dishes.
April 13^th 202216 K 45 min.

Mushroom buckwheat pancakes

The filling is prepared by frying ham and mushrooms with chopped shallot and a drizzle of lemon juice. The pancakes used here are Breton-style buckwheat "galettes" (often sold ready made in France), folded over the filling in the pan before serving.
May 10^th 202363 K4.6 45 min.

Crispy potato and mushroom brik rolls

These crispy rolls have a mashed potato filling with mushrooms and herbs.
July 26^th 201563 K5 50 min.

Crispy smoked salmon and herb rolls

This recipe is for rolls of brik or filo pastry with a filling of smoked salmon, eggs, herbs and mustard. These are cut into sections before being cooked in the oven.
February 26^th 201566 K4.1 50 min.

Crispy rolls with chicken and leek

Finely sliced leeks are cooked with a shallot, to which is added leftover chicken with a little cream and parmesan. This mixture is rolled up in filo pastry, and cooked in the oven.
February 21^th 2011230 K5 50 min.

Sautéd mushrooms with spring onions and cured ham

Fresh mushrooms of your choice, cooked just right, thinly sliced spring onions and morsels of cured ham. Straight from the pan to your plate.
May 10^th 2023239 K 15 50 min.

Split peas "à la française"

To cook fresh peas à la française (French style), they are first blanched in boiling water, then combined with fried lardons and onion. This idea can also be used with split peas, but they need cooking for much longer.
February 5^th 2020166 K 55 min.

Tandoori-flavoured chicken with leeks

Indian flavours pep up this recipe. The leeks are cooked then mixed with chunks of chicken (a good way to use leftovers from a previous meal) and simmered with tandoori spices.
April 17^th 201941 K 55 min.

Creamy cauliflower with smoked salmon

A creamy cauliflower purée with steamed leek, and strips of smoked salmon lightly sautéed on the side.
February 5^th 202315 K 60 min.

Cauliflower "moelleux" in ramekins

This melt-in-the-mouth cauliflower dish is a kind of purée, bound with a little potato and cooked in milk to add creamy smoothness. This makes a great accompaniment for meat, or as the main feature, served in ramekins with slivers of fried dry-cured ham.
March 3^rd 201953 K 60 min.

Rillettes stuffed mushrooms

In this recipe, the mushroom caps are first sautéed, then filled with fried onions and a spoonful of rillettes, then baked in the oven. Here they are served with a quick pickle made from brunoise radishes with tarragon.
May 10^th 202336 K3.8 60 min.

Frichti from Bruxelles

A very simple dish, and a bit of a cheeky one at that: Brussels sprouts cooked on the side, diced ham, cubed potatoes, and a bit of grated cheese to bind it all together.
December 6^th 20239,725 1 hour 3 min.

Sausages with baked beans, French style

What could be more basic than sausages and beans? This is a rustic French version using dried white haricot beans (or "mogettes") that are first boiled fast, then left to cook slowly with tomatoes and smoked sausages. The long cooking allows the smoky flavour of the sausages to gradually spread down...
March 2^nd 2022132 K4.6 1 hour 4 min.

Sliced chicken with mushrooms and broccoli

Blanched broccoli sautéed quickly with thin slices of fried chicken.
May 10^th 2023155 K4.5 1 hour 4 min.

Stuffed pumpkin gratin

The small squash used here is the Japanese chestnut pumpkin or "potimarron". For this gratin, we scrape out the seeds and fill the centre with a mixture of two sorts of fried meat (chicken and bacon), chestnuts and cream, then bake it in the oven until the pumpkin flesh is soft. Served straight from...
November 29^th 201561 K4.3 1 hour 9 min.

Stuffed mushrooms au gratin

For this fairly sophisitcated recipe, the mushrooms caps are marinated and pre-cooked in the oven. They are then filled with a delicious mix of potatoes, sausage and cheese before being baked gratin-style.
May 10^th 202341 K 1 hour 10 min.

Spinach and Comté Loaf

For this savoury cake-style loaf, we use a plain basic mixture and add wilted spinach wth shallots and diced Comté cheese.
April 17^th 2016104 K4.3 1 hour 15 min.

Leek and tuna loaf

This loaf is a savoury cake (quite popular in France) made with tinned tuna and leeks that have been lightly cooked with shallot.
October 3^rd 2010190 K4.4 1 hour 20 min.

Stuffed cabbage leaves

The French classic "chou farci" is made with large green cabbage leaves which are blanched before being rolled into parcels around a sausage meat and cheese filling, then baked in the oven.
February 1^st 2015212 K5 1 hour 25 min.

Sausage buckwheat pancakes

This sausage pancake recipe is one of the better-known ways of using buckwheat pancakes. You will find it on the menu of all good French crêperies, but it is easy to make at home.
February 26^th 2012124 K4.5 1 hour 30 min.

Sausage rougail

Sausage rougail is a typical dish from the cuisine of Réunion, the French island. It consists of fried sausages in a rich, spicy tomato stew.
April 18^th 202141 K 1 hour 30 min.

Smoky sausage and mash

This is sausage and mash with a smoky Gallic twist: the smoked sausage (Morteau sausage here) is cooked in with the potatoes, so that they take on its smoky flavour. The potatoes are turned into a French-style purée – softer and richer than British mash.
July 21^th 202130 K 1 hour 35 min.

Comtoise stuffed tomatoes

These stuffed tomatoes are a bit special: the stuffing is made with Morteau sausage, onions, rice and cancoilotte cheese.
October 5^th 201650 K4.1 1 hour 40 min.

Snails in a brioche

A flat brioche filled with snails, themselves filled with a knob of sophisticated beurre d'escargot. The flat round shape is reminiscent of the old-fashioned French snail dishes. Cut into bite-sized morsels, this makes a good aperitif snack.
September 17^th 202454 K 1 hour 45 min.

Sausage in brioche

In this recipe, sausage is cooked, the skin removed, and baked in a savoury brioche dough. Serve preferably with a good green salad and French dressing (vinaigrette).
September 10^th 2018410 K5 1 hour 50 min.

Stuffed tomatoes and courgettes

A classic recipe of French family cooking, but with a more sophisticated filling.
February 21^th 2011337 K3.8 1 hour 50 min.

Red rice pannequets

This is a kind of small crusty parcel with flax seeds, filled with a mix of red rice, diced courgette and smoked ham.
June 12^th 2011231 K4 2 hours

Sausage with duchess potatoes and a Mont d'Or fondue

The duchess potatoes are poached in a roll before being sliced and fried. They are served in alternate layers with slices of sausage, also cooked in two stages (boiled then fried), then topped with a fondue of Mont d'Or cheese.
December 12^th 2010191 K3.9 2 hours 15 min.

Couscous

In couscous, the meat and vegetable mixture is rather long to cook, but not difficult. And the couscous itself (a kind of coarse semolina) is simple and quick to prepare.
November 16^th 2017512 K4.3 2 hours 40 min.

Hotpot my grandmother's way

If you like slow-cooked dishes prepared with loving care (mitonné), you will certainly love this hotpot recipe, with the taste of Franche-Comté, inspired by my grandmother. It's an old-fashioned dish full of flavours and aromas, cooked vegetables, stock, smoked sausages, all cooked long and slow.
February 21^th 2011335 K5 4 hours 7 min.

Tuna pasta

This is typical Sunday night fare, or for when you've simply had enough of cooking. An easy but delicious, creamy combination of pasta and tuna.
March 14^th 202136 K 15 min.

Pasta with mustard-cream sauce

Simple and quick to make, this is a delicious pasta recipe using lardons with a mustard-flavoured cream sauce.
June 14^th 202046 K 20 min.

Butterfly pasta with smoked trout

Butterfly pasta, diced smoked trout with cheese, and a touch of green with parsley.
February 7^th 202411 K 20 min.

Pasta with cherry tomatoes, olives and feta cheese

Here's a super-simple, but simply delicious recipe, where pasta, cooked separately, is mixed with a kind of cream made from cherry tomatoes, black olives and feta cheese, baked in the oven. You'll find that the taste, and the creamy texture of pasta prepared in this way is simply amazing.
August 27^th 202316 K 20 min.

Pasta with pesto and preserved tomatoes

In this recipe, the pasta (whatever kind you prefer) is served with shreds of fried ham and chopped preserved tomatoes as well as a good dollop of pesto.
September 9^th 201553 K3.8 25 min.

Spaghetti Carbonara

A very famous Italian pasta recipe: egg yolks, cream, bacon, Parmesan and lemon juice.
February 21^th 2011333 K 24.8 25 min.

Sunday night pasta

Here's a quick and simple solution when faced with the age-old question late on Sunday afternoon: "What are we going to eat tonight?".
December 30^th 201969 K4.8 30 min.

Spaghetti with tomatoes and pesto

For this very simple recipe, just pasta, tomatoes, a few herbs and a little pesto, but a delicious taste you'll see.
October 15^th 202312 K 35 min.

Pasta with mushrooms

Your choice of pasta (spaghetti, penne or whatever) in a creamy sauce with mushrooms and shallots.
May 10^th 2023120 K4.3 40 min.

Penne with Mushrooms

Sautéed mushrooms in a cream sauce with penne - a simple, delicious recipe.
May 10^th 202352 K5 40 min.

Tagliatelle with rillons and tomatoes

For this very simple recipe, roast rillons to your taste, tomato and pasta.
June 9^th 20247,028 40 min.

New York style pasta

Pasta served like in NYC: tagliatelle or spaghetti with lightly fried ham, peas and a nutmeg-flavoured cream sauce.
July 1^st 201395 K4.3 50 min.

Tagliatelle and courgette spaghetti, carbonara style

Classic pasta: tagliatelle mixed with courgette "spaghetti", and like for carbonara, with a sauce of egg yolks, cream, lemon juice and fried ham.
February 21^th 2011294 K4.7 55 min.

Country-style spring pasta

Pasta, cooked on the side, to which beans are added, and a cream sauce with bacon and sage.
July 7^th 20245,210 1 hour 4 min.

Pasta with green asparagus

In this recipe, the pasta is cooked separately, then mixed with chunks of green asparagus, ribbons of smoked ham and a cream sauce with nutmeg.
July 21^th 201394 K3.9 1 hour 8 min.

Spinach and ricotta ravioli

The filling for these ravioli is a delicious mixture of ricotta with cooked spinach, egg and lightly toasted pine nuts. The ravioli are first boiled in salted water, then baked gratin-style with cream, Parmesan and sage.
May 29^th 201657 K 14.8 1 hour 15 min.

Bolognaise lasagne

Lasagne is an Italian pasta that comes in rectangular sheets. These are used to separate layers of filling, like a large savoury oven-baked millefeuille. A bolognaise lasagne combines bechamel sauce, minced meat and tomato sauce.
February 27^th 2011225 K4.4 2 hours 3 min.

Gnocchi alla romana

Gnocchi are a type of pasta made with flour and potatoes or, as here, semolina. For this recipe, the gnocchi are made quite large and cooked "au gratin", topped with grated cheese.
July 29^th 202045 K 2 hours 60 min.

Creamy rice with spinach

For this simple recipe, rice is mixed with a shallot cream before adding cooked spinach.
May 28^th 202313 K 20 min.

Sesame rice

Sesame rice is a simple recipe: once cooked, the rice is dressed with a drizzle of sesame oil, then mixed with toasted sesame seeds. This delicious double sesame flavour makes it an ideal accompaniment for meat or fish.
November 17^th 202136 K 20 min.

Rice and peas

This is a very simple recipe that can made almost entirely with leftovers: chicken, rice and peas.
September 1^st 2013129 K4.2 30 min.

Madras rice

Slices of sautéed aubergine and the lovely yellow colour from the curry spices bring a hint of India to this rice dish, given a twist with a little fried ham.
December 16^th 201873 K 30 min.

Montagnon rice

This rustic dish, with a nod to the mountains of eastern France, combines pre-cooked rice with morsels of smoked sausage and globe artichokes.
June 22^th 202216 K 45 min.

Creamy rice with green asparagus and sorrel

This recipe partners green asparagus with sorrel, which adds a slight bitterness and hint of acidity, and cooked rice, all blended to a rich finish with cream.
May 5^th 202430 K 45 min.

Rice with spring greens

This combination of spring cabbage and leeks, cooked separately then mixed with rice, is a simple recipe and everything can be prepared in advance.
June 6^th 202219 K 45 min.

Rice à la grecque

Rice cooked "à la grecque" (Greek-style) is enlivened with sautéed leeks and mushrooms, cream and feta, to which the cooked rice is added at the end. This is a hearty dish, usually served in its cooking pot in the centre of the table, so everyone can help themselves.
October 28^th 202042 K 50 min.

Chicken with rice and leeks

For this "chicken with rice", the rice is cooked using the pilau method (started on the hob, finished in the oven), but with chicken cooking juices as the liquid to add plenty of delicious flavour. Pieces of cooked chicken are then added. This version also has chopped and lightly fried leeks.
January 29^th 201748 K4.1 60 min.

Thaï rice with small vegetables

Vegetables cut in small dice, cooked in stages, and mixed with cooked Thaï rice. Delicious alone or served with meat for example.
February 21^th 2011279 K4.7 1 hour 35 min.

Tartine du pêcheur

This is a French twist on that store-cupboard basic, sardines on toast: sardine fillets in oil and sliced spring onion, topped with a poached egg.
June 1^st 201646 K4.7 15 min.

Baked leek and Camembert slices

In this recipe slices of bread are topped with creamed leeks and slivers of Camembert before browning in the oven.
March 6^th 202050 K4.8 25 min.

Grilled cheese

This is the classic American pan-fried sandwich, the "grilled cheese". The French have their own, slightly different speciality: croque-monsieur.
June 8^th 201650 K5 25 min.

Summery cheese on toast

Lightly toasted bread topped with a mixture of cream cheese, chopped spring onions, sliced radishes and fresh herbs.
July 20^th 201643 K4 25 min.

Breton Sandwich

This is a sandwich with a difference: its Breton character comes not only from the crab in mayonnaise, but also from pieces of "galette" (buckwheat pancake), fried in butter.
November 11^th 201553 K3.8 25 min.

Genoese croque-monsieur

Here is an Italian version of the famous French toasted sandwich: a croque-monsieur from Genoa. The two slices of fried bread hold together scrambled egg, pesto and grated Parmesan.
July 22^th 201859 K 25 min.

Surf and turf club sandwich

This is a rapid club sandwich recipe that combines the taste of the sea (sardines in oil) with the terrestrial flavour of fried bacon. The two are accompanied by a layer of cream cheese with herbs.
September 10^th 201737 K4.3 25 min.

Croque-monsieur complet

This is a "full Monty" version of the traditional French toasted sandwich: the bread is dipped in beaten egg with cream before cooking, rather like pain perdu, to make the fried bread rich and moist. The French term "complet" here means "with everything": egg, ham and cheese.
June 14^th 201573 K 14.1 25 min.

Greek style sandwiches

Grilled toast with purple pesto and feta, with hints of thyme and tomato.
October 2^nd 202217 K 30 min.

Hot sesame-cream chicken tartines

Slices of lightly toasted bread topped with sesame and tarragon cream, morsels of chicken and a little grated cheese. Just popped in the oven for a few minutes to brown. [Translator's note: in French, a tartine is simply a slice of bread spread with something (butter, jam...) or an open sandwich,...
January 22^th 202034 K 30 min.

Montlebon toast

Not just plain old cheese on toast, these slices are loaded with delicious toppings: bechamel sauce, caramelized onions and sticks of morteau sausage. The slices are finished with grated Comté, then browned in the oven.
March 29^th 202042 K5 30 min.

Fried cheese toasties with avocado

Cheese toasties just got naughtier: pan-fried with butter, the French way. Serve with sliced avocado and lime juice for a delicious contrast of hot and crunchy with cold and yielding – and a clearer conscience!
January 20^th 202127 K 30 min.

Norwegian tartines

Scandinavian-style bread with smoked trout, and a fresh topping with herbs and shallots.
February 19^th 202033 K 30 min.

Fried egg in bread

This is a novel way to cook an egg in the middle of a slice of fried bread. For a continental twist to the English breakfast, it comes with a slice of grilled bacon and a little pesto. The tricky part (explained in full in the recipe) is to cook the egg white through but keep the yolk runny.
September 8^th 2015118 K 15 30 min.

Fried bread with leek and poached egg

A slice of fried buttered bread with fried sliced leek, topped with a poached egg. For the best effect, split the egg open just before serving.
September 18^th 201645 K4.8 35 min.

Smoked haddock and leek fondue tartines

These tartines are built up with layers of leek fondue, sliced raw mushrooms and smoked haddock, then popped in the oven for a few minutes.
May 10^th 202333 K 35 min.

Spinach on toast with bechamel

A slice of buttered toast, layers of spinach and sliced hard-boiled egg, topped with bechamel sauce and grated cheese, then browned in the oven.
February 11^th 201563 K4.3 35 min.

Pan-fried cheese, egg and spinach toastie

Here's a new French twist on the famous American grilled cheese. This version plays on the great combination of spinach and eggs.
August 15^th 202124 K 40 min.

Chicken and avocado bagels

Bagels filled with herby cream cheese, topped with morsels of fried chicken and slivers of avocado.
June 2^nd 202136 K 40 min.

French toast "cordon bleu"

You are probably familiar with those "cordon bleu" chicken breasts filled with ham and melted cheese that so many kids seem to enjoy. Here's a lighter, bread-based version that is deliciously moist. The bread is dipped in egg, like for French toast, then in a coating of breadcrumbs with herbs before...
February 12^th 201749 K4.5 40 min.

Ham and cheese slices with spring onions

In this recipe, we'll be using just the tops of the onions, lightly fried, combined with fried ham and thinly sliced Morbier cheese..
May 22^th 201942 K 40 min.

Auvergnat tartines

Ideal for a Sunday evening (but not limited to that), these generously topped slices are very simple to make with toasted bread, ham, tomatoes and Saint-Nectaire – and always go down well.
September 5^th 202123 K5 40 min.

Bruschetta

Bruschetta is an Italian recipe consisting of a slice of bread in olive oil, topped with a preparation, mainly tomato-based. Here's a very simple version, with tomatoes and mozzarella.
November 19^th 202310 K 40 min.

Spinach Croque-monsieur

A croque-monsieur is a French toasted sandwich. Here, the 2 slices of buttered bread are filled with bechamel sauce, hard-boiled eggs, blanched spinach and melted cheese. The assembled sandwich is popped in the oven to toast the bread and melt the cheese.
May 24^th 201563 K4.5 45 min.

Bruschetta and mozzarella

A very tasty version of bruschetta with herbs and mozzarella.
January 11^th 20249,397 50 min.

Tex-Mex chicken burger

For this Tex-Mex inspired burger the usual beef pattie has been abandoned in favour of fried chicken with chilli, put together with sliced avocado and raw baby spinach.
June 23^th 202123 K 50 min.

Croque-monsieur gourmand

This "gourmand" (or "greedy") version of the traditional French toasted sandwich has 3 fillings: fried potato slices, creamed leeks and fried ham.
March 6^th 202062 K5 50 min.

Soft Croque-monsieur with 3 cheeses

A croque-monsieur, soft, a bit inspired by French toast, and topped with cheeses before a trip to the oven.
April 9^th 202315 K 50 min.

Grilled ham and bechamel sandwiches

Tartines topped with a generous layer of béchamel sauce, grilled ham cubes and baked au gratin.
May 21^th 202320 K 55 min.

Scrambled eggs and leeks on toast

Scrambled eggs on toast, but with a difference: the eggs are partnered with smoked cheese and topped with just-cooked shredded leeks.
March 23^th 202218 K 60 min.

Kérinou slices

These toasted slices are topped with sautéed vegetables (courgette and mushrooms), covered with a slice of smoked ham and then slivers of cheese. Once the cheese is melted and browned in the oven, the slices should be served piping hot.
May 10^th 202336 K4.7 60 min.

Crab and smoked salmon club sandwiches

A club sandwich has three slices of bread, filled with a mayonnaise-style dressing. Here is a crab and smoked salmon version with cocktail sauce.
October 13^th 2010219 K 15 1 hour 2 min.

Mediterranean toast

On a slice of toasted bread: barely-cooked Spanish ham, sticks of fried chorizo, slices of peeled tomato and sliced feta.
October 9^th 2011129 K4.5 1 hour 5 min.

Gratin slices with spinach

A slice of bread with a gratin of bechamel containing hard-boiled egg and topped with cheese, served with fresh spinach.
March 20^th 201392 K4.1 1 hour 35 min.

Quick flaky pizza

This pizza with a difference has a thin puff-pastry base instead the traditional dough. Apart from this small refinement, the basic elements you would expect are all there: tomato sauce, a variety of toppings and fresh basil leaves.
September 26^th 2018107 K 40 min.

Salmon and leek fondue tart

This delicious, creamy tart is full of flavour: big chunks of salmon marinated before cooking and laid on a bed of leek fondue in a shortcrust pastry case. You'll love it!
March 6^th 202046 K 50 min.

Mushroom tart

Puff pastry, cream and mushroom "duxelle" are the perfect combination to create an elegant savoury tart with a crisp, flaky base.
May 10^th 202327 K 55 min.

Potato and cheese pie

For this very simple recipe, a layer of cheese is placed in a shortcrust pastry base, followed by potato slices and a little cream before browning in the oven.
September 20^th 202310 K 55 min.

Thin endive tart

This thin tart (made with puff pastry) is a sort of quiche. It is fairly light, with smoked ham and endives fried from raw (not blanched first).
April 17^th 202254 K4.9 60 min.

Thin spinach and potato tart

A savoury tart with a thin puff pastry base, crushed potatoes, spinach, bechamel sauce and topped with a sprinkling of grated cheese.
June 13^th 202126 K5 60 min.

Fine multi-tomato tart

This simple but very elegant tart makes the most of different tomato varieties. Their diversity allows us to create a multi-coloured tart, featuring all their attractive shades.
October 14^th 201848 K 60 min.

Tomato feuilleté with pesto

This is a fairly simple recipe, but the result is an elegant, thin tart, bursting with delicious Italian colour. The base is a a feuilletage, but savoury this time, topped with the concentrated flavours of Italian cuisine: pesto, tomatoes and Parmesan.
September 8^th 201840 K4.1 60 min.

Thin cherry tomato and pesto tart

A tomato tart is a real taste of summer: this one uses cherry tomatoes, finished with a drizzle of pesto after cooking. Cherry tomatoes are an ideal way to add a variety of colours for a tart that looks just as good as it tastes.
August 23^th 202033 K 1 hour 1 min.

Baker's tuna and mushroom tart

A baker's tart, sometimes called a baker's pizza, is a tart with a base made of bread dough. This version, without tomatoes, combines tuna with mushrooms.
May 10^th 202341 K 1 hour 2 min.

Two-cheese quiche

This extra-tasty quiche is made with diced ham and a combination of two cheeses: Comté and Cheddar.
April 17^th 202257 K4 1 hour 2 min.

Quiche Lorraine

Quiche Lorraine is a recipe that is both simple and delicious. This savoury tart combines bacon and grated cheese with an egg and cream filling in a short-crust pastry case.
April 17^th 2022147 K4.9 1 hour 5 min.

Breton Pie

This unusual pie from Brittany is made with piled-up layers of buckwheat pancakes (galettes), sandwiched with a filling of onion and bacon mixed with a little cream. The whole thing, assembled in a baking tin, is then browned in the oven.
October 25^th 201562 K4.1 1 hour 9 min.

Breton leek and mushroom tart

This is a "tart" with a difference: the case is not made with pastry, but with a double layer of lightly buttered Breton galettes (buckwheat pancakes). The filling is made with shallots, sautéed mushrooms, leeks and cream. You might have noticed that this recipe includes the key elements of...
May 10^th 202348 K4.3 1 hour 15 min.

Filo leeks and cheese tart

This is a very quick tart recipe, where the crust is made by a stacking filo pastry sheets.
April 17^th 2022287 K4.3 1 hour 15 min.

Leek and fresh tuna tart

The puff pastry case is filled with a layer of leek, lightly fried chunks of fresh tuna and a quiche mixture.
April 17^th 202276 K5 1 hour 15 min.

Rata-tart

"Rata-tart" is a tart filled with ratatouille and polenta. The layer of polenta in the bottom separates the pastry from the ratatouille and so keeps it crisp.
October 27^th 201375 K4.5 1 hour 15 min.

Flamiche

Flamiche is a savoury tart from the Picardy region of northeasten France. It is a cousin of quiche lorraine, but the pastry is characteristically made with lard and the filling has neither bacon nor eggs. This version contains a mixture of endives and leeks (white part only).
April 30^th 201744 K 14.5 1 hour 20 min.

Leek and Mimolette tart

This baked tart has a shortcrust pastry case, filled with a layer of chopped, braised leeks topped with a bechamel sauce with eggs and Mimolette cheese.
June 9^th 202059 K4.1 1 hour 20 min.

Baker's chicken and potato tart

A baker's tart is made with bread dough. It is sometimes called a baker's pizza, but this version has no tomatoes. It is topped with potatoes and slices of herb-poached chicken on a bed of cream and cheese with more herbs.
June 16^th 201949 K 1 hour 25 min.

Leek and artichoke tart à la piémontaise

This is a quiche-style tart with a Piedmont-inspired twist: the filling is made with eggs, mascarpone (lighter than the usual cream) and Parmesan. The tart still has a moist texture to balance the puff-pastry crust, with the flavour of leeks and purple artichokes.
December 7^th 201650 K5 1 hour 25 min.

Cabbage and cheddar quiche

For this recipe, our quiche will be topped with sliced cabbage cooked on the side with a shallot, grated cheddar, and a lightly mustarded quiche mix.
September 12^th 20246,665 1 hour 30 min.

Rustic chicken and mushroom pie

This homely looking pie gets back to what good, old-fashioned pies are all about: it's round, deep and has both a proper bottom and lid. The one small concession to modernity is the use of puff pastry for a lighter, crisper crust. The filling combines mushrooms, leeks and diced chicken in a cream...
May 10^th 202366 K 1 hour 35 min.

Deep leek and potato quiche

The French make a "tourte" that is smaller and deeper than a normal quiche. This recipe makes the most of this difference: it has plenty of texture and flavour, with bacon, potatoes, leeks, two different cheeses, and an egg and cream filling poured over.
April 17^th 202265 K 1 hour 40 min.

Nanou's tuna tart

Crisp puff pastry topped with tuna, mushrooms and cooked shallots.
May 10^th 2023120 K4.2 1 hour 40 min.

Pissaladière with puff pastry

This savoury tart is a traditional speciality around Nice, on France's Cote d'Azur. Originally, pissaladière had much in common with its Italian cousin, the pizza, but made with onions, anchovies and olives, and without tomatoes. This is a slightly different version, more friable (with a...
May 7^th 201751 K3.9 1 hour 40 min.

Chicken and mushroom pie

This lovely pie has a puff pastry crust filled with a mixture of fried mushrooms, diced chicken and parsley, all bound in a cream sauce.
May 10^th 202394 K 14.4 1 hour 40 min.

Comtoise tart for Seàn

This tart has all the flavour of the Franche-Comté: the puff-pastry base is covered with diced Morteau sausage and fried potatoes. This is topped with cancoillotte cheese - totally delicious!
March 10^th 202177 K4.2 1 hour 50 min.

Mornay onion tart

In a shortcrust pastry base, a rather thick onion tart, where onions and lardons are deliciously bound with a Mornay sauce.
June 23^th 20247,181 2 hours 15 min.

Potimarron and Parmesan tart

This moist tart has a shortcrust pastry case, filled with a mixture of potimarron purée and Parmesan, bound with egg.
December 12^th 201837 K 2 hours 15 min.

Shallot confit tart

This savoury tart is full of flavour: the thin puff-pastry case is filled with lightly grilled slices of ham and a mixture of cream and Époisses cheese, topped with a layer of oven-cooked shallot confit. This tart can be eated hot, of course, but is also good cold or reheated until just warmed...
October 23^th 201646 K4.7 2 hours 25 min.

Maroilles cheese quiche

Traditional recipe from northern France, using a typical and tasty regional cheese. But this can be replaced by another (see below).
April 17^th 2022247 K 34.7 2 hours 30 min.

Stuffed baguette

This baguette is "stuffed", rather than merely filled: hollowed out and refilled with a tasty mix of sautéed onions, fried bacon bits and eggs, before browning in the oven. A useful way to use up a leftover baguette, even if it is already going dry. It makes a great dish that children love, and...
September 11^th 2019104 K3 55 min.

bread-crust quiche

Use quiche filling mixture to transform a dry loaf into a spectacular bread-crust quiche. It can be enjoyed on its own or is ideal as an aperitif snack. The bread crust will crisp up when it is baked a second time, the perfect foil for the soft quiche filling.
April 20^th 202224 K4 60 min.

Ratatouille

Ratatouille is a typical Mediterranean dish. The best-known version comes from Nice. It is a ragout of different vegetables (aubergines, peppers, courgettes, onions) in a tomato sauce.
September 29^th 2013111 K5 1 hour 55 min.

Cassoulet

Cassoulet is typical, even emblematic, of southern French cuisine. It is a "slow food" casserole in which meat and vegetables, particualrly dried beans, are cooked together for a long time. Here is a simplified version of this famous dish.
September 17^th 2021207 K4.1 16 hours 9 min.

Jerusalem artichoke purée with leeks

A purée of Jerusalem artichokes with just tender leeks and a little leftover cooked pork added.
April 27^th 202220 K

Spinach and Mushrooms with Pesto

For this simple recipe, thinly sliced and sautéed mushrooms, accompanied by cooked spinach, are combined with a pesto sauce.
May 10^th 202313 K 20 min.

Green beans "Napoléon"

Apparently, Napoléon Bonaparte had a delicate stomach, so his cook made his cream sauces a little gentler with tomato. Here is a version for green beans, cooked in two stages, with a cream and tomato sauce.
August 11^th 202324 K 20 min.

Spinach and chick peas "à la milanaise"

An Italian-style combination of spinach, chick peas and tomatoes, flavoured with thyme and Parmesan.
June 15^th 202218 K 20 min.

Cauliflower and avocado rémoulade

The combination of cauliflower and avocado is generally a successful one. In this recipe the cauliflower is grated tabbouleh style then mixed with the avocado and a rémoulade dressing for a fresh, summery starter.
June 26^th 202219 K 25 min.

Home-made potato crisps

Making your own potato crisps (or chips, if you are American) is quite easy. All you need to do is slice potatoes and fry them. That is all well and good in principle, but there are a few tips it is important to know. I'll explain them for you in this recipe.
March 19^th 2014104 K3.9 30 min.

Green beans with feta cream and basil

This quick recipe combines feta, basil and lemon cream with green beans cooked separately.
August 11^th 20245,280 30 min.

French-style peas

A traditional French recipe, "Petis pois à la Française", with a personal twist, but very easy to prepare. It is an ideal accompaniment for meat, poultry or even a grilled fillet of fish.
July 15^th 2012159 K3.8 30 min.

Snow peas sautéed in butter

Here's a quick and easy recipe for spring, when snow peas arrive on the shelves, and it's so simple and delicious just to sauté them in butter with a chopped shallot. This can be a stand-alone dish, or a side dish for meat or fish.
June 2^nd 20247,386 30 min.

Spinach à la Lorraine

Smoked bacon, shallots and cream to accompany spinach cooked separately, to form a very gourmet dish.
February 21^th 20249,896 35 min.

Spinach and cashew brik rolls

Brik (or filo) pastry with a filling of cream cheese, cooked spinach and cashew nuts.
February 26^th 202033 K 35 min.

Green beans and potatoes with Morbier cream sauce

For this recipe, green beans and potatoes, cooked separately, are combined with a delicious Morbier cream.
September 15^th 20245,040 35 min.

Baby broad beans and peas with rice and mascarpone

Fresh spring vegetables (peas and young broad beans here) with white rice, made creamy at the last minute with a little mascarpone.
July 3^rd 202218 K 40 min.

Sautéed Green Vegetables in pan

A recipe full of gorgeous greens: broccoli, romanesco, Brussels sprouts and cabbage. The vegetables are cooked separately in stock before being lightly sautéed with shallot. This is a simple dish, though it takes a while to prepare, and is delicious, light and healthy.
December 2^nd 201564 K4.1 40 min.

Steamed leeks with morel sabayon

For this very simple recipe, steamed leeks (cooked in 2 stages) are served with a sabayon made with mushroom "jus", preferably from morels. The sabayon is the major taste element in this dish, and adds a delicious woodland-mushroom flavour.
June 11^th 201741 K4.1 40 min.

New peas with almonds

For this very simple recipe, new peas are simply sautéed in butter with roasted slivered almonds.
May 12^th 20248,061 40 min.

Crispy potato galette with leeks

For this recipe, we make a "galette" of fried potatoes, then add layer of steamed leeks and melt cheese over the top. The galette is folded over, rather like an omelette, before being cut into portions.
May 5^th 201652 K4.1 40 min.

Grated potato cakes

These grated potato cakes (similar to hash browns, but without the onion) can be deep or pan fried. They are excellent with meat, but quite delicious on their own. Children love them.
November 23^th 2014153 K4.3 40 min.

Croque-monsieur potatoes

A way to revive potatoes, "croque-monsieur" style: topped with bechamel sauce, ham and cheese, then browned in the oven.
August 4^th 202124 K 40 min.

Warm Leek and Potato Salad

This simple salad combines leeks (boiled and thoroughly drained) with sliced potatoes in a good vinaigrette.
February 21^th 201662 K4.6 40 min.

Cauliflower and chickpea purée

Cauliflower and chickpeas go really well together. Here they are combined in a creamy purée which makes a delicious accompaniment for red meat, for example.
January 27^th 202138 K 45 min.

Mashed potatoes with cancoillotte cheese

Potatoes, first boiled, then quickly mashed and baked to a crisp, and served with warm cancoillotte.
June 16^th 20247,683 45 min.

Celeriac in cream and mustard sauce

The celeriac in this dish is cooked in two stages: pan-fried first, then braised in cream with mustard. It can be enjoyed as the main feature with rice or cous-cous, for example, or served to accompany meat.
December 15^th 201940 K 45 min.

Spinach brik parcels

Crispy brik parcels, filled with a mixture of spinach, feta and chopped shallot.
May 5^th 2013118 K5 45 min.

Broccoli savoury custard

This light and delicious savoury custard with broccoli is perfect to serve with meat or fish in a sauce.
October 18^th 201588 K4 45 min.

Creamy polenta with green asparagus

A deliberately creamy polenta (because we won't be grilling it afterwards), into which we'll add green asparagus and spring onion, cooked separately.
May 19^th 20247,801 45 min.

Curried polenta

Made like a classic polenta, then pepped up with curry powder and mixed with morsels of separately cooked globe artichoke.
May 25^th 202217 K 45 min.

Leek and broccoli "à la flamande"

Leeks "à la flamande" (Flemish style) are traditionally served with melted butter mixed with chopped hard-boiled eggs. In this version with broccoli, the vegetables are steamed and the sauce is pepped up with a little mustard.
December 12^th 202127 K 45 min.

Tender roasted carrots with avocado mayonnaise

Roasted new carrots with Provencal flavors, served with toasted bread and a delicious avocado mayonnaise.
July 21^th 20246,326 50 min.

Risotto-style celeriac

In this recipe, the celeriac is cooked rather like for a risotto: diced small, softened in olive oil with onion, then cooked in chicken stock. The dish is finished with cream and maybe a little cancoillotte (or other creamy cheese). It is delicious on its own or to accompany meat.
December 30^th 201985 K 50 min.

Sautéd broccoli with ham

Broccoli cooked until just tender, quickly sautéd in a little olive oil with shallot and ribbons of ham.
February 21^th 2011209 K 14.3 50 min.

Greek-style stuffed courgettes

Courgettes filled with a mixture of feta, pine nuts and lemon, then cooked gratin-style in the the oven.
July 17^th 202220 K 50 min.

Duet of creamed cauliflower and cabbage

For this creamy "duet", the cauliflower and cabbage are boiled first, then mixed just before serving with a reduced cream sauce.
July 4^th 202138 K 55 min.

Green beans with tomato and cheddar cheese

Green beans gently cooked in a tomato and onion puree, with grated cheddar cheese added at the end.
October 27^th 20243,401 55 min.

Oven-roasted Sprouts

Here is an original way to pep up Brussels sprouts: roasted in the oven. Cooked this way, they will be lightly crisped on the outside and melting in the middle.
February 10^th 2016160 K4 55 min.

Roast cabbage with lemon

It's not always easy to find new and appealing ways to cook cabbage, but this recipe – which is fairly simple – will give you a really delicious roast cabbage, flavoured with lemon and tarragon.
August 26^th 202043 K5 55 min.

Cauliflower coconut curry

Curry sauces are often heavy with cream, but here's one that's non-dairy, made with coconut milk, so much lighter. It's every bit as delicious.
February 27^th 202219 K 55 min.

Cauliflower curry

Plenty of flavour in this cauliflower curry: from the hot spices, of course, but also from dry-roasted cashew nuts.
January 19^th 2014136 K4.8 55 min.

Roasted vegetables with thyme and green sauce

A quick and easy recipe for this dish of oven-roasted vegetables, served with a green parsley and sesame sauce.
July 12^th 202312 K 55 min.

Manou's zucchinis garnished

Manou's zucchinis are zucchini halves topped with a small piece of toast, Mornay sauce and grated cheese before being put in the oven.
August 18^th 20245,963 55 min.

Cauliflower and purple eggplant with Greek pesto

Mediterranean flavors for this recipe where cauliflower and purple eggplant are bound together with a Greek-style "pesto".
September 4^th 202217 K 60 min.

Spinach and cauliflower with sesame béchamel sauce

Spinach and cauliflower, each cooked on its own side, then bound together with a roasted sesame béchamel.
January 14^th 20249,238 60 min.

Mixed vegetable curry

A mix of vegetables (pumpkin, leek, chickpeas...) cooked in coconut milk and curry spices. Serve this dish with rice, preferably basmati, for an authentic touch.
January 12^th 202052 K5 60 min.

Small green vegetables in Mornay sauce

For this very green and vegetal recipe, vegetables are cooked separately, and bound with a Mornay sauce (Béchamel with cheese).
June 13^th 202412 K5 60 min.

Stuffed Mushrooms

In this recipe, the mushrooms are stuffed with caramelized onions, topped with cheese and cooked in the oven. As mushrooms tend to give off a lot of liquid, especially when very fresh, the cooking is done in two stages.
May 10^th 202359 K4.1 60 min.

Roast Brussels sprouts with sage and lemon

This makes a change from the usual ways of cooking sprouts: oven-roasted with sage and lemon, topped with grated Parmesan. They can be served as the main feature, or to accompany meat, for example.
February 3^rd 202127 K 1 hour 4 min.

Potimarron braised in meat jus

This is a very quick and simple recipe which makes an excellent accompaniment for roast meat, for example. It is also a good Sunday night dish.
February 25^th 201861 K 1 hour 5 min.

Sautéed green vegetables

Just fresh vegetables, each sautéed in turn in olive oil, then combined with chopped spring onions and parsley.
June 15^th 201476 K4.1 1 hour 5 min.

Green beans with tomato cream sauce

Green beans, cooked separately, are added to a tomato cream made with pan-fried cherry tomatoes with herbs.
September 27^th 202312 K 1 hour 7 min.

Roasted leeks with pesto

Oven-roasted leeks, served in the spirit of leek vinaigrette with chopped hard-boiled eggs, but accompanied by a pesto.
April 23^th 202313 K 1 hour 9 min.

Tomatoes Provençal

This is a great classic dish of Provençal cuisine: tomato halves topped with a kind of stuffing mixture of breadcrumbs, parsley and garlic. In this version, they are served on a bed of white rice.
December 30^th 201946 K4.3 1 hour 9 min.

Brussels sprouts à la Lombarde

Brussels sprouts cooked on the side, strips of ham, tomato sauce and Mascarpone cheese.
December 13^th 20239,509 1 hour 15 min.

Roasted Cauliflower

Roasting cauliflower in the oven is a delicious way to enjoy the vegetable: golden-brown on the outside and melt-in-the-mouth inside. In this recipe, the cauliflower is blanched first, then brushed with herb butter before roasting in the oven.
March 27^th 201669 K5 1 hour 15 min.

Potato galette

This potato "cake" is like a big savoury pancake of duchess potatoes (mashed potato with egg yolks), mixed with strips of fried ham, chives and spring onions. The galette is cooked in the oven in a tin and cut into portions for serving. This is delicious on its own or with a good green salad on the...
July 10^th 201956 K 1 hour 15 min.

Provençal braised carrots

Chunks of carrot (different coloured varieties here), braised in a vegetable stock with herbes de Provence and served on a bed of couscous.
January 27^th 201961 K 1 hour 15 min.

Baked potatoes with poached egg and tuna sauce

You will no doubt have baked potatoes the classic way, but here's a version inspired by Yotam Ottolenghi, served with a delicious tuna and caper sauce, and a poached egg.
September 27^th 202034 K 1 hour 20 min.

Creamy artichokes

This hearty vegetable recipe uses the whole globe artichoke (heart and leaves), combining the creamy artichoke texture with the crunch of sautéed potatoes.
August 6^th 202029 K 1 hour 20 min.

Polenta with artichokes and mushrooms

For this recipe, we're going to mix together soy-sautéed mushrooms, already-cooked purple artichokes, and toasted polenta cubes, for a very tasty dish.
October 20^th 20244,018 1 hour 20 min.

Big knife-cut chips (French fries)

These chips (French fries) are made from potatoes steamed then fried in their skins. Usually we make big ones (3 times the usual French fry) and serve 2 or 3 per guest.
February 21^th 2011272 K4.1 1 hour 20 min.

Vegetable pie

Three layers of vegetables, baked in puff pastry.
September 10^th 2018236 K3.9 1 hour 25 min.

Endives "bonne femme"

A one-pot endive dish with potatoes, onion and bacon. [Translator's note: the French "bonne femme" style is good, straightforward home cooking (whether the cook is a man or a woman!).
May 12^th 2013113 K4.3 1 hour 25 min.

Spicy roast cauliflower gratin

The cauliflower in this recipe is cooked two different ways: first oven-roasted with chilli spices, then finished with a creamy gratin topping, made with its own trimmings.
March 20^th 202222 K 1 hour 25 min.

Sarladaise potatoes

Potatoes fried in a little goose fat, with a mixture of chopped parsley, garlic and shallot added just before serving. Greedy folks (like me) melt a few thin slices of foie gras over the top.
October 13^th 2010240 K4.7 1 hour 25 min.

Zucchini and potato scarpaccia

Scarpaccia is a recipe from Tuscany, Italy, a simple but delicious zucchini and potato cake with Parmesan cheese.
October 16^th 20246,7315 1 hour 30 min.

Green beans with tomatoes

Cut green beans simmered with tomatoes and mixed with onions and lightly fried lardons (or small pieces of bacon).
August 11^th 2023141 K 14.7 1 hour 35 min.

Truffade original

Truffade is a traditional dish from the Auvergne region of France. It is simple and delicious: potatoes are cooked slowly in a covered pan, then sliced local cheese is melted in towards the end of cooking.
August 12^th 202136 K 1 hour 35 min.

Shakshuka

This spicy, ratatouille-style tomato and onion purée can be eaten on its own or to accompany other dishes. Here, I've baked it in individual ramekins, topped with an egg. This recipe originated in North Africa and has spread all around the Mediterranean.
January 19^th 202036 K5 1 hour 40 min.

Baked potoatoes with herb butter or cream

Here's how to prepare good baked potatoes, and two ideas for toppings. Herb butter can be easily be made in advance and store in the fridge folded in plastic film, it can also be served with red meat because it look like very much to the "Beurre maitre d'hotel" (butler's butter, usually with parsley...
October 24^th 2010192 K 13.8 1 hour 45 min.

Fresh spinach with cream

Fresh spinach, simply wilted, reheated in a sauce of thickened cream with shallot, and served with quarters of hard-boiled egg.
September 29^th 2012347 K3.8 1 hour 45 min.

Cheese and tomato tart

A thin puff pastry base, precooked to be extra crisp, filled after cooling with a bed of cream cheese, then a generous layer of tomatoes (as many different colours as possible) to create a colourful and flavoursome tart.
September 2^nd 202026 K 1 hour 45 min.

Roast potatoes "à la provençale"

These roast potatoes with echoes of Provence are cooked in 2 stages: boiled first, then finished in the oven until golden and crisp. They can be served on their own, to accompany meat, or simply with a good green salad.
September 12^th 202132 K 1 hour 45 min.

Real home-made chips*

It's not easy to make these - the original "French fries" - well at home, that is, to produce golden and crunchy chips from fresh potatoes. Here is a way of doing it in three cooking stages, which gives very good results: melting in the middle, crunchy on the outside, and a nice golden colour....
December 30^th 2019428 K5 1 hour 50 min.

Chilli potato wedges

To make these spicy wedges, the potatoes are boiled whole first, then cut, coated in your choice of spices and cooked in the oven until browned and beautifully crisp.
May 16^th 202125 K 1 hour 55 min.

Hasselback or "Swedish-style" potatoes

Hasselback potatoes are cut into thin strips, leaving some of the flesh intact, to form a sort of puff pastry or "porte-feuilles". They are then baked in the oven, and topped with cheese and ham. It's a simple recipe, and at the same time quite technical.
November 26^th 202313 K 1 hour 55 min.

Beans with tomatoes

Fresh white haricot beans and leftover chicken cooked with stewed tomatoes, a sprig of parsley and it's ready.
February 21^th 2011198 K4.1 1 hour 55 min.

Vegetable tian

A tian is a slow-cooked Mediterranean dish. It consists mainly of sliced vegetables packed in vertical rows and baked in the oven. This version, inspired by Isabelle's, is boosted with a little grilled ham and cheese.
September 23^th 202042 K 2 hours 15 min.

Roasted cauliflower

This is how Yotam Ottolenghi does roasted cauliflower: whole, served with a green parsley tahini sauce.
April 19^th 202041 K 2 hours 35 min.

Ratatouille confite

In this ratatouille recipe, the vegetables are cooked longer than usual to get a richer melting dish.
June 12^th 2011215 K 13.8 2 hours 40 min.

Quartet of brassicas with cream

Four kinds of brassicas (Brussels sprouts, cauliflower, romanesco and broccoli), blanched separately, then combined to finish with cream and chopped parsley.
January 16^th 2013139 K4.6 2 hours 45 min.

Baked Camembert with Walnuts

Camembert can be melted in the oven, like this hot box cheese, but here it has the added delight of toasted chopped walnuts, served on a bed of hot potatoes.
March 13^th 201653 K3.8 60 min.

Baked Mont d'Or with diced mixed vegetables

The classic hot box method is a delicious way to serve Mont d'Or cheese. For a more original twist, this recipe adds mixed vegetables. The cheese is baked in the oven as usual, but filled with the diced vegetables and mushrooms.
February 26^th 201750 K3.8 60 min.

Potato wallets

These "wallets" are potatoes boiled in their skins and sliced part-way through after cooking. The slots are filled with slices of cheese and grilled bacon and the potatoes are then baked for a few minutes the oven.
March 8^th 201568 K4.1 1 hour 4 min.

Ham "friand" pie

A "friand" (the word means "fond"!) is a sort of French pasty. This pie-style version has two layers of puff pastry filled with a mixture of cheese, ham and bechamel sauce.
September 8^th 201886 K4.2 1 hour 5 min.

Aligot

Aligot is a traditional family dish from the Auvergne mountains in France. It is basically a potato purée enriched with cheese and stirred for a long time.
April 5^th 2012114 K4.2 1 hour 20 min.