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Traditionally, the classic Salade Niçoise (pronounced nee-suahz) was served as an appetizer served before the main course. Today, a Salade Niçoise is enjoyed as a light meal on its own. It’s probably the most famous French salad originating in the city of Nice in the south of France. It is traditionally made with diced potatoes, string beans, tomatoes, …
Here are some hacks and time-saving tips to prepare a casual Easter brunch menu to wow your family and guests. Nobody would believe that some dishes are semi home-made… If you have a busy schedule and cannot spend all day in the kitchen, this menu is for you! For a more elaborate menu, check my …
Here are some ideas for a festive Easter Menu combining home-made dishes with a few shortcuts… Since I love to entertain family and friends at home, I like to offer a variety of dishes, some are made from scratch, and some are store-bought and given a personal twist… To set the mood, be inspired by …
I tasted the best German potato pancakes while visiting Guido’s family home in a quaint town nestled between Dusseldorf and Frankfurt. The authentic German potato pancakes were prepared by Unkel Theo, in his backyard by the Rhine River, at a family gathering. He fried the pancakes till golden on the little stove in the cabin …
Traditionally, on St Paddy’s day, people serve Irish dishes made with corned beef, cabbage and potatoes… This year, how about making a green themed menu, to go with a good Irish Stout! The Soup To start with, here’s a simple yet absolutely delicious pea and spinach soup recipe, shared by my sister Nhumy from New …
I have roasted lamb different ways, by reverse searing or grilling at high temperature to form a golden crust, then lowering the oven temperature and roasting till the internal temperature reaches 145F / 63C for medium rare or 160F / 70C for medium. Here is another way to roast lamb: the lazy way! It’s for …
This is one of the most famous grilled beef dish in Thailand, called Crying Tiger because the chilies in the sauce made a tiger weep…, at least this is one of the stories behind the name of this dish. The beef Firstly, sear the steak. Although some recipes recommend to marinate the beef before searing, …
Once in a while, we love to enjoy a great steak, perfectly cooked medium rare. For special occasions, we may indulge in a huge Tomahawk Steak, which is a real treat! Let me share with you how I reverse sear it to achieve the perfect charred exterior with a juicy medium rare meat. Many chefs …
Gado-gado is an Indonesian salad of slightly boiled, blanched or steamed vegetables and hard-boiled eggs, boiled potato, fried tofu or tempeh, , served with a tasty peanut sauce dressing. Actually Gado-Gado means “Mix-Mix” in Indonesian. So basically, you can use any mixed raw or blanched vegetables to make this appetizing and healthy vegetarian dish. Now, …
French Cassoulet is a hearty stew made with white beans, duck confit, sausages and other meats, originating from the South West region. The Toulouse version uses pork and mutton, and the Carcassonne version may include partridge. Traditionally, the cassoulet is slow-cooked for hours until the beans and meat meld into a dish of unctuous richness. …
