Veal stew, traditional style

Ingredients: 1.2 kg veal (shoulder, neck, or breast), cut into pieces; 3 carrots, peeled and sliced; 1 large onion studded with a clove; 2 leek whites, cut into chunks; 1 celery stalk (optional but traditional); 250 g button mushrooms (whole or sliced); 30 g butter + 15 g for the mushrooms; 30 g flour ; … Read more

Potato and Ham Gratin

Ingredients for 4 to 6 people: 1 kg firm-fleshed potatoes (Charlotte, Nicola, etc.), sliced ​​into 3-5 mm rounds; 200-250 g cooked or smoked ham, cut into pieces or strips; 1 finely chopped onion (optional); 1 minced garlic clove (optional); 40 g unsalted butter; 40 g all-purpose flour; 500 ml whole milk ; 100 g double … Read more

How to make Cyril Lignac’s béchamel sauce?

Ingredients (serves 4): 50g butter, 50g flour (gluten-free option: rice/corn flour), 500ml milk (whole or plant-based), a pinch of grated nutmeg, salt & pepper. Preparation steps : 1. Prepare the roux: In a large saucepan, melt the butter over low heat. As soon as it has melted, remove the saucepan from the heat and add … Read more

Farfalle pasta with minced meat and creamy sauce

Ingredients for 4 people:– 450g minced meat– 340g farfalle (butterfly pasta)– 475ml beef stock– 240ml double cream (or whole cream)– 1 small chopped onion– 2 chopped garlic cloves– 1 tsp paprika– ½ tsp black pepper– 1 tsp salt– 100g grated Parmesan cheese– Chopped fresh parsley (optional) Preparation :  continued on the next page

Recipe for Baked Camembert Spiced with Honey and Thyme

Introduction Imagine the scene: a whole Camembert cheese, creamy and runny, fragrant with fresh thyme, enhanced with a touch of spiced honey and garlic, fresh from the oven. Around the table, crispy fingers of toasted baguette are dipped into this melting delight, to the delight of the guests. This is the essence of  baked Camembert spiced … Read more

Creamy pasta with salmon and garlic

This creamy salmon and garlic pasta showcases the best of Italian cuisine with a touch of seafood. This recipe combines simple ingredients for a restaurant-worthy meal, perfect for impressing guests or enjoying at home. Flaked salmon, a smooth, creamy sauce, fresh garlic, and pasta come together to create a timeless classic that’s both refined and … Read more

Apple fritters

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1/4 cup sugar 2 tbsp. baking powder 1/2 tsp. salt 1 1/2 tsp. cinnamon 1/3 cup milk 2 eggs 3 tablespoons applesauce 2 large Granny Smith or Honey Crisp apples, peeled, cored and diced Canola oil for frying ICING 2 cups icing sugar 1/4 cup milk 1/2 teaspoon of … Read more

Clove: The Aromatic Superfood Your Health Will Love

There’s something magical about a spice that can make your kitchen smell like a holiday market while also quietly working wonders for your health. For me, clove has always been more than a pantry staple — it’s a little jar of warmth, comfort, and age-old wisdom. And honestly, I’m grateful to have rediscovered it. If … Read more