Insalata Caprese serves with no other dressing than a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil. However, if you are not confident that your tomatoes have the best flavor, a little balsamic vinegar will help them along. Remember to use only top quality ingredients!!
Le celery rémoulade is a classical and popular Parisian bistro dish made of a grated celery root and remoulade sauce. Remoulade is a cold sauce made by adding mustard to mayonnaise.
Cabbage is a typical winter vegetable. It can be eaten cooked or raw. When adequately prepared, it retains a tasty, almost nutty flavor, an appealing bright color, and a crisp texture. Cabbage goes well with sweet ingredients such as carrots, raisins or apples. Today’s recipe will be an explosion of colors and flavors.
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A staple in Greek cuisine, this recipe is probably one of the most well-known outside Greece. There are as many variations of these recipes as there are Greek islands!
Many times you will hear me talk about traditional French, Italian, or Spanish specialties. But here’s a North American favorite: the Caesar Salad. Although not as well-known in Europe, it can be found on some French menus today. The secret lies in the creamy dressing that complements the crispiness of fresh romaine lettuce. It's simple,
This carrot salad recipe is one you are likely to make over and over again. It is so popular in France that you can almost always find it in the deli case of the grocery store. However, it is much tastier when you shred and dress the carrots yourself, and for the small amount of
In this recipe, the slight bitterness of the endive is well balanced with the sweetness of the apple. But what gives it a kick is a creaminess and pungent flavor of the Roquefort cheese. So French, so delicious.
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This warm goat cheese salad is a traditional recipe from the region of Berry in France. It's commonly served in French bistros and brasseries. It is quick and delicious.Typically, made with “crottin de Chavignol.” If you cannot find the actual “crottin de Chavignol” that can be hard to find and expensive depending on where you are, you
Nutritionists tell us that to have a healthy diet, there must be a lot of colors on our plates. For sure, this spinach salad with strawberries, pecans nuts, and feta cheese would qualify. It is a salad rich in iron and vitamins that we are going to serve with a Japanese dressing.
This colorful salad pairs the earthy sweetness of beets with the zesty freshness of oranges, making it an ideal winter dish. The bright red of the beets and the vibrant orange slices not only make for a feast for the eyes but also provide a refreshing contrast in flavors. The simple red wine vinaigrette,
