Refreshing chicken and green couscous salad

Refreshing chicken and green couscous salad is my way of jumping on the summer salad-for-dinner bandwagon. Dill is one of my favorite herbs. Its unique taste, somewhere between fennel, anise, and celery, makes it a great addition to any summer dish. Here, I combine it with kale for some extra superfood power and add consistency […]

Smokin’ Mexican street salad

We had a big dinner the other night where my husband made his signature chili. I didn’t want to interfere with his dish – as I often tend to do when he’s cooking – so I busied myself doing sides to add some freshness to the spicy Tex Mex affair. This typically Mexican salad is […]

Nectarine, goat cheese & courgette BBQ salad

I don’t know about you gals, but after a holiday, I feel compelled to recreate some of the dishes I had while away. It’s my way of staying on vacation or at least of trying to relive some of the moments by fooling my tastebuds. In any case, expect to see some European summer inspo […]

Golden creamy corn soup

As far as I’m concerned, corn is right up there with watermelon and peaches when it comes to summer produce. This delicious creamy soup is great served hot in a big bowl with some savory scones or crusty bread (gluten free of course). It is also really nice cold, in little shot glasses and topped […]

Sunny ratatouille ricotta starter

Ratatouille is the ultimate Southern French summer side dish. It’s important to cook each vegetable separately and combine them only at the very end – otherwise you will end up with a goopy watery stew, which you definitely want to avoid. Because it is a little time-consuming, I usually make a big batch and use […]

Gone-in-a-flash bresaola rocket and ricotta rolls

Every single time I make these  little gems, I get asked for the recipe, so here it is. They are not just a gluten-free gal’s best friend at a party, but also the host’s ultimate ally because they are a cinch to assemble and make ahead of time. Bresaola is really easy to find here […]

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 […]

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 […]