This dish is the ultimate reminder of the food I grew up eating in France. When baked, tomatoes become incredibly sweet. These are filled with breadcrumbs and herbs which complement the juicy tomato flesh. I like to serve these alongside roast beef, braised lamb or lemon sauteed sole. This dish is best enjoyed when tomatoes […] Read more…
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Sun Dried Tomato, Goat Cheese and Olive Oil Loaf
Savory loafs are really one of the easiest recipes in my cooking repertoire. It’s literally ready in minutes, and it’s a wonderfully versatile recipe that you can adapt to leftovers in your pantry. You can substitute the cheeses to suit your preference, add scallions, artichoke hearts, prosciutto, olives, any herbs of your choosing… It’s really […] Read more…
Lobster, Tarragon Mayonnaise and Truffled Potato Puree
Here is a little glimpse of the meal we enjoyed for Valentine’s day. I opened my fridge to find that two big live lobsters had somehow made their way to my kitchen, and I couldn’t be happier. I’m not usually a big fan of surprises, but this one was definitely a much appreciated one! While […] Read more…
Gooey Butter Tarts
This post will be a short one. I’ve been working on an exciting new food-related project that has been taking a lot of my time. I will fill you in as soon as I can – it’s a good one! These little tarts are sure to make anyone feel better after a hard day. They […] Read more…
Chaussons aux Pommes (or Apple Turnovers)
If I had to name the one food-item I miss the most about France, it would have to be the ‘boulangeries’ at almost every street corner. Growing up, no Sunday meal would be complete without a trip to our local bakery to pick up a fresh – and warm when we were lucky- baguette and […] Read more…
Stuffed Cabbage Rolls
I’ll be honest, cabbage rolls are definitely not the most glamorous or sexy dish out there. I don’t think this would be a meal of choice for any first date or that it’s the kind of dish you would want to be served at a hip restaurant. However, it’s an incredibly comforting meal and with […] Read more…