The tomatoes are still in season as well as the cucumbers. Why not enhance them with a crunchy and spicy legume to make an original salad? Here is a very simple, fresh and crunchy recipe. Perfect for this end of summer and the last hot days. Legumes Have you ever roasted legumes? Often, it is […]
Light and smooth, this salad is delicious. The balance of salt, acidity and fat in this recipe makes this a perfect salad. A wonderful accompaniment to grilled meats and fish. Beets or Beetroots For this recipe, I’m using beets that I previously baked in the oven. My method is to clean them, cut the ends […]
Starting Holiday Season preparations, choosing a menu is essential. I personally like to have a salad, a soup, a main course with sides. Obviously to these essentials are added a cocktail or an aperitif with or without alcohol, appetizers and a dessert. This year, I will first present my essentials and if time permits, the […]
Brown seaweed salad? It’s eatable? Is it good? I answer YES! Several names are given to these algae; kelp, dashima, Kombu, konbu or kelp. What is kelp or dashima or kombu? Kelp is an English word (as much used in French) which designates different varieties of brown algae Or seaweeds. The Japanese also call it […]
For those hot summer days that don’t make you want to eat hot and even less to cook, the Greek salad is ideal! Mixed salad Indeed, the Greek salad is a mixed salad specific to Greece and which is disconcertingly simple. Originally, it is made of tomatoes, cucumber, olive oil and salt. But, its variations […]
Kale, Dandelions and Borage are the leaves that I harvested in my vegetable garden yesterday and with which I made this tasty salad. Eating so fresh is incomparable! Passing directly from the garden to the plate is finally possible for me! Can’t wait that my other vegetables are ready to harvest and eat! Bitter leafy […]
Here’s a simple Bowl made with leftover salmon sticks and homemade tartar sauce. When there are small portions left over from the night before, the next day, I like to make Buddha Bowls or salads. And you? What do you like to do with your leftovers? Fish sticks and sauce The salmon sticks are breaded […]
During a festive meal, the salad can be served as a starter or as an accompaniment. No matter, for me, it must be crisp, light and tart to balance the often hearty main dish. The texture and freshness of this one is super pleasant on the palate. They make it totally festive. It will go […]
If you’re like me, in summer when it’s hot, I’m looking for ideas of dishes not too complicated, refreshing, without much cooking. If they can be easily brought to friends or stored in a cooler, these recipes earn points! Inspired by Yotam Ottolenghi’s Grilled Chicken Salad and 3 Rice recipe, this version is simplified to […]
Did you know that legumes are one of the foods most associated with longevity? Yes, researcher and author Dan Buettner (The Blue Zones: Lessons for Living Longer from the People Who Have Lived the Longest) says that companies that regularly consume beans and legumes every day live longer. Health Benefits Black bean to chickpeas, cannellini […]
