The fisherman’s pot originated in the coastal towns of northern France. Originally, it was a dish eaten exclusively by poor fishermen who cooked the unsaleable and unsold fish leftovers to make a dish for themselves. Nowadays, it is eaten by all sections of the population and cooked with beautiful pieces of fish. Ingredients 3 salmon…
Category: main dishes
Quiche lorraine with zucchinis
The quiche lorraine is a variant combining Lorraine and French cuisine. Originally very thin, reflecting the standard of living of the country people of Lorraine, its thickness has increased with its democratization in more affluent circles. Here I will show you a variant of the original quiche Lorraine: the quiche Lorraine with zucchinis. Ingredients 1…
Tomato pie
The tomato pie is one of the French specialities that has lots of variations. Here, I will show you how to prepare my favourite variation: the one with mozzarella. Ingredients 1 short crust pastry 3 tomatoes 1 ball of mozzarella Mustard Basil Olive oil Preparation Preheat the oven to 180°C. Place the short crust pastry…
Tartiflette
The tartiflette is a dish originating from the French region of Savoie. Generally eaten in winter and at ski resorts, it conveys an image of friendliness, authenticity and the locality of the mountains. Ingredients 1kg of potatoes 300g of onions 3 tablespoons of oil 200g of smoked bacon 2 reblochons 3 tablespoons of olive oil…
Raclette
The term raclette comes from the name of the utensil traditionally used to collect the cheese as it melts on the wheel next to the fireplace. Ingredients 1kg of raclette cheese 1.2kg of potatoes (preferably Roseval) 12 slices of Bayonne ham 100g of smoked duck fillets 100g of Bündnerfleisch 12 slices of rosette 1 jar…
Duck confit
The duck confit, and duck in general, is a culinary speciality of the south-west of France. Ingredients Duck confit in a tin 1 clove of garlic 1 sprig of thyme 1 bay leaf 1kg of green beans 1kg of potatoes Preparation Preheat the oven to 220°C. Place greaseproof paper in an ovenproof dish. Open the…
Stuffed Tomatoes
Stuffed tomatoes are a traditional culinary speciality of French Mediterranean cuisine. Initially a dish reserved for the working classes because it was made with the ingredients available at hand, it has been revived by several French writers and chefs. Ingredients 6 tomatoes 300g of sausage meat 1 clove of garlic 1 bouquet garni Parsley 2…
Beef Bourguignon
The beef bourguignon is a very old dish which was originally the favourite dish of peasants on feast days. It then gained in status by becoming a traditional Sunday dish. It takes its name from its geographical origin: the Bourgogne, a French region particularly famous for its beef and wine. Ingredients 1.4kg of beef (preferably…
Cod with beets, watercress sauce and bottarga
Today’s recipe is a dish composed of cod, beets, watercress sauce, beer and bottarga, it’s a dish that combines freshness and exoticism. This recipe comes all the way from Paris from the restaurant “La Fine Mousse“. Ingredients 3 red beets 3 yellow beets 1 chiogia beetroot 1 bunch of watercress 100gr butter 1 cod fillet…
The “Waikiki Banana Joe”
The “Waikiki Banana Joe” consists of a beautiful yet daring combination of savory, spicy and sweet! Challenge yourself in recreating this signature dish of the “Waikiki Burger“ restaurant in Potsdam (Germany)! Ingredients: 125g fresh beef Chia Bun Blue cheese Grilled banana Honey Jalapeños Red onion Eisberg lettuce Fried onions Secret ingredient for ultimate taste: Home…
Honey Sriracha Chicken
Another slow cooker recipe, this time only using 5 ingredients! Easy and delicious this recipe will be appreciated by all. You can then serve this meal in different ways, shred the chicken and serve it in tacos, or top it with sesame seeds and serve with rice. Ingredients (for 4 servings) 2 lbs of chicken…
Mongolian Beef
Here is a recipe to cook a mongolian beef in a slow cooker. The cooking time might seem quite long but there is barely any preparation to do and the beef will be more tender than ever. It basically cooks itself! Perfect if you want to impress your family or friends. Ingredients 1 1/2 pound…
Meat pie
Meat pies are popular in various places, Europe, Australia, New Zealand, Nigeria, Canada, etc. A delicious recipe whose preparation varies from a culture to another. This recipe uses both beef and cheese ! for some extra deliciousness. Preparation time : 30 minutes Cooking time : 40 minutes Ingredients 500 gr of puff pastry 100 gr…
German Schnitzel
Learn how to make an authentic german Schnitzel. A deep fried pork chop (or veal cutlets, for the Austrian version). Ingredients 4 boneless pork chops (or veal cutlets for the Austrian recipe) Salt and pepper 2 eggs beaten Flour in a bowl (enough to dip the meat in) Breadcrumbs in a bowl (also enough to…
Easy and quick calzone
Are you tired from a long day and need a quick and delicious recipe for dinner? I got you. Try this calzone: it doesn’t require leavening and you can cook it in a pan. Is there anything better you could ask for? Ingredients: 300 grams of flour 170 ml of lukewarm water 1/2 of a…
Vegan Chickpea Curry
Looking for a vegan recipe? Spicy and flavoured? Then you are in the right place! Ingredients Jasmine rice or brown rice (or any rice I like Thaï rice better personally) 1 small onion, chopped 2 carrots Curry powder Coconut milk Vegetable broth Cooked chickpeas (or pre-cooked from a can) Peas Salt and pepper Unsalted cashews…
Salmon burger with spinach
After showing you the broccoli vegan burger, it’s about time to discover the recipe to make another one with fish instead. It’s easy to make and a really good way to try a new way of cooking salmon. This is a light and healthy recipe too! INGREDIENTs: 100 grams of fresh salmon fillet 1 tbsp of…
3 meals with only 3 ingredients
It happens that you don’t want to or are too tired to get in the kitchen and prepare something to eat. If you think of how many ingredients are required to make a complete and tasty meal, things don’t get better. Here are three recipes for a breakfast, a lunch and a dinner with only…
Sunday Roast
A recipe for the advanced and bold! Continuing on my journey to make you discover some of the best british food, here is the Sunday Roast. A traditional british meal typically served on Sunday. It consists of roast meat and potatoes with various accompaniments such as yorkshire pudding, gravy sauce and vegetables. As the meat…
Hachis Parmentier (Cottage Pie)
The absolute french family meal. A french dish very similar to the Cottage Pie (Beef meat) or the Sheperd’s Pie (Lamb meat). Traditionally the Hachis Parmentier was made of leftover meat blended together. Nowadays we tend to use minced Beef to cook this delicious family meal. Ingredients (for 4 people) 600 grams of minced beef…