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Carrot sauce

15 min Cook
More than once I tried to move away from mayonnaise as a condiment for burgers and sandwiches: yes, it’s delicious, but it…
Desserts

Strawberry salad

1 Mins read
I love strawberries. Packed with vitamin C, antioxidants, and fiber, these colorful berries support heart health, boost immunity, and even help regulate…
Main dishes

Pear quiche

50 min Cook
If you like pears or have some to use up, you’ll love this egg-less quiche. The pears, browned with sage and thyme…
Main dishes

Nettle risotto

20 min Cook
There’s something magical about foraging for wild greens, especially when they grow just off your yard. Often overlooked as a weed, stinging…
Main dishes

Roasted asparagus

20 min Cook
Spring is asparagus season. With its vibrant green spears and delicate, earthy flavor, asparagus is more than just a versatile vegetable: it’s…
Main dishes

Flageolet casserole

50 min Cook
Flageolets are small, pale green beans with a delicate, slightly nutty flavor and a tender, creamy texture. A staple of French cuisine,…

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Ingredients

Kale, from tradition to superfood

4 Mins read
Kale, a leafy green vegetable from the Brassica family, has evolved from a humble staple in traditional cuisines to a superfood celebrated…
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Jackfruit, the king of plant-based comfort food

3 Mins read
Jackfruit is tropical fruit, native to South and Southeast Asia, that has become a favourite in vegan and vegetarian kitchens because of…
Ingredients

Cassonade, the rustic soul of French sweetness

2 Mins read
In the pantheon of French ingredients, cassonade—a coarse, unrefined brown sugar—shows the country’s love for artisanal simplicity and regional diversity. Unlike its…
Ingredients

Nettles, much more than a weed

2 Mins read
One of the joys of moving to the French countryside has been the daily walks along the quiet, winding roads that crisscross…
Ingredients

Seaweed, the secret ingredient from the sea

3 Mins read
Seaweed is no longer just a staple of coastal communities: it’s a global culinary trend. From the umami-rich broths of Japan to…
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Harissa paste

20 min Cook
Harissa is a vibrant, spicy chili paste that originated in Tunisia but has become a staple across North Africa, from Morocco to…