Norwegian seed crackers
These Norwegian seed crackers are inspired by this brand of dried flatbreads that I absolutely love. They are fairly easy to make as long as you have a well-stocked seed pantry, namely sesame, flax, pumpkin, and sunflower. But once you make them, you might be like me and want to make sure you always have […]
Baked feta with blackberries, rosemary and honey
Just when you thought the oven-baked feta trend was over, here comes another one. But really, I first tasted baked feta a long time ago, at a friend’s house who served it to use as an appetizer with a lovely roasted tomato sauce. Since, I’ve made a number of times, with all sorts of fruits […]
Olive oil, feta, tomato & blackberry toast
In my Summer Dinners e-book, I mention that throughout the summer, we regularly indulge in a big tomato basil salad with a generous dose of olive oil vinaigrette. It’s a great, simple side or appetizer and if you dress it up slightly, an ideal light lunch. Depending on our mood and the harvest, I will […]
Cantaloupe melon summer appetizer recipes
What I love most about summer eating is the bounty of delicious fruits we have on hand, from peaches to all varieties of melon. Here in southern France, cantaloupe melon is king. It’s like no other melon I have ever tasted – except of course in Italy, which shares a similar “terroir” (land and soil […]
A really good Spanish tortilla
I love tapas in general – and I especially affection a really good Spanish tortilla. But I must admit, my relationship with this potato-filled omelet is a love-hate one. The first time I made it was with a friend who had just spent a year studying in Spain who had become a pro at making […]
Beetroot mille-feuille
Beetroot is antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and does a great job supporting detoxification – so it is always a welcome veggie on our dinner table. But those aren’t the main reasons why we eat them: they are also incredibly tasty, especially when paired with flavors that contrast their sweet earthiness. For example, here in France, it is […]
Creamy chestnut butternut squash soup
Butternut squash wasn’t so popular when I lived in France 10 years ago. Now, it is EVERYWHERE. And it is grown locally, all the more reason to get some to make comforting autumn recipes. The easiest thing in the world is to just cut it in half lengthwise and roast it with some salt and […]
Warming spinach watercress soup
When seasons change, our systems change and our bodies crave different types of food. While summer has me craving salads, peaches, watermelon, ice cream and rose wine, fall and winter call for soups, casseroles and warming stews. This week, we had a soup extravaganza. Especially after having visited the farmers market in Grasse, a town […]
Incredible celery pesto
This incredible celery pesto is exactly what you should make the next time you end up with a ton of leftover leaves. I for one used to throw out at least half of a celery’s leaves after cutting it up for crudites, which is a real shame because I love their aroma and they are […]
Amazing harissa eggplant spread
I’ve been using this smokey eggplant spread on everything lately. It is particularly good to dress up wraps or sandwiches filled with anything I’ve got leftover in the fridge – from grilled, roasted or raw veggies and herbs to crumbled fresh cheese (feta and goat are good options) or lean protein like chicken. Although it […]