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Chicken with Cherry Tomatoes
This is a really tasty, quick dish to make for a weeknight dinner when you just haven't got the energy to go at it in the kitchen. I was...
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Nov 22, 20241 min read


Wild Blackberry Pie
Is there anything better than harvesting wild berries & using them fresh in a homemade pie? This recipe is perfect with custard on the...
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Nov 22, 20241 min read


Creamy Scallop Pasta
This recipe is pure indulgence! Scallops are one of my favorites but if its not yours, this dish can be made with prawns or other sea...
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Nov 22, 20241 min read


Summery Potato Salad
The perfect side dish for barbecues or any grilled meat or fish. 4 Servings Ingredients: 500gr potatoes, cut into small cubes 50gr...
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Nov 21, 20241 min read


Soupe au Pistou
A rich Provencal soup filled with goodness, named after the pesto that is drizzled over the top when it is served. 6-8 Servings...
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Nov 18, 20241 min read


Courgette Gazpacho
This dish has become a firm favorite in my house. We serve it cold in tea cups throughout the summer and warm in mugs when the weather is...
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Nov 18, 20241 min read


Garlic & Lemon Courgettes
A fresh, tangy side dish that accompanies any meat or fish. 4 Servings Ingredients: 2 tbsp olive oil 2 large courgettes, sliced 5 cloves...
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Nov 17, 20241 min read


Ratatouille
What a rustic dish this French Provencal vegetable stew is. Please do not ever consider the version made in the animated film,...
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Nov 17, 20241 min read


French Onion Soup
Its one of my favourite recipes of all time. There is nothing that warms me up more than a beautiful Onion Soup with croutons, made in...
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Nov 17, 20241 min read


Mediterranean Fish Stew with Spicy Aioli
This incredible dish sums up the delights of Mediterranean food. Bursting with goodness & flavour, it is light enough to be served up all...
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Nov 15, 20241 min read


Clafouti
This delightful dessert is one that most French grandmothers make on a regular basis. This recipe is the classic, original version made...
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Nov 14, 20241 min read


Boeuf Bourguignon
This classic French wine based beef stew is rich & comforting; the perfect meal for a cold winter day. It can be accompanied by mash,...
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Nov 14, 20241 min read


Salade Nicoise
This delightful salad is originally from Nice, in the south of France. I have heard of several different versions of this salad,...
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Nov 8, 20241 min read


Farmhouse Chicken
This succulent French chicken dish, with its tangy sauce, is divine served with mash and vegetables. 4 Servings Ingredients: 1 kg chicken...
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Nov 8, 20241 min read


Quiche Lorraine
This is an absolute French classic & the recipe I am sharing here is the original one, though these days there are so many different...
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Nov 8, 20241 min read


Chard Gratin
I absolutely love chard and grow it every year in my vegetable garden. This beautiful French recipe is a perfect lunch or side dish to...
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Nov 8, 20241 min read


Croque-Monsieur
This is a very popular lunch choice in France; one that is loved country-wide. It is traditionally made with Emmental cheese though any...
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Nov 5, 20241 min read


Vegan Provencal Soup
This vegan dish has it all and it doesn't get much healthier than this! If you cannot find the classic French 'Herbes de Provence' blend...
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Nov 4, 20241 min read


Chicken Broth Soup
Simplicity is often best. This soup certainly falls into that category and is an easy, quick meal to whip up on a cold winter evening. It...
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Nov 4, 20241 min read
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