The ultimate summer caviar

To me, tapenade screams of summer. It’s what I call the Provencal man’s caviar. Just the thought of this herbed olive paste reminds me of my first summer in the south of France, where I saw it served as an appetizer on every restaurant terrace alongside a glass of rose, perhaps a Pastis or a […]

Lively cilantro citrus tahini sauce

This alfresco sauce isn’t just a nice salad dressing but a great accompaniment to grilled fish, meat and vegetables. The lemon and lime bring a nice zing to it while tahini gives it a luxurious texture and unique taste. All the ingredients are also exceptionally healthy, especially if you are in detox mode: tahini is rich in […]

Quick kale pesto

My quick kale pesto is one of those recipes that I feel have a huge return on investment. All you need are a couple of quality ingredients, a blender, 60 seconds and it’s done – and a lot better than the kind you find ready-made in most supermarkets. And because it has a ton of […]

Rillettes de thon

Rillettes de thon is a French tuna-based dip commonly served in summer on toast or with veggies as an appetizer. It traditionally calls for canned tuna blended with some cream cheese and chives but I find that the addition of capers and lemon zest bring your taste buds to a much higher place. And like […]