I was lucky enough to study in England and live alongside some wonderfully representative citizens of this great country. It was thanks to exceptional cooks like Mrs Deborah Barfield that I came to genuinely appreciate the particular pleasures of British cuisine. I even discovered the joy of cooking while in England.
To fund my studies, I worked as an afternoon nanny in a lovely area of London. One day, the mother lent me a cookbook by Nigel Slater, saying: “You’ll see — it’s always delicious. Nigel doesn’t talk to you in grams but in sensations.” She was absolutely right. British cooking, at its best, is honest, comforting and full of character — from the perfectly crispy roast potato to a sublime Victoria sponge, a proper fish and chips or a gloriously golden shepherd’s pie.
La salade niçoise est une sorte de tradition française et, en même temps, un rappel des produits naturels et régionaux du Sud. Des ingrédients de saison forment cette délicieuse salade de crudités, d’œufs et d’anchois.
Soft, pillowy and spiralled with a buttery cinnamon-sugar filling, homemade cinnamon rolls are one of life’s great comforts. Finished with a simple glaze while still warm from the oven, they…
Aubergines à la Parmesan – Aubergine Parmesan – est un plat italien simple fait avec des aubergines et du fromage. C’est l’une des recettes les plus célèbre de la famille des aubergines. Son goût crémeux (du au fromage) le rend vraiment irrésistible !
Riz cantonais aux crevettes, une recette facile, rapide, économique car anti-gaspi pour le plaisir de toute la famille !
These beautiful Chinese dumplings, known as jiaozi or potstickers when pan-fried, are a true labour of love — thin, hand-folded wrappers filled with a savoury pork and vegetable mixture, then…
This festive pain d’épice is a deeply aromatic Christmas spice cake — rich with honey, cinnamon, star anise, cardamom, and orange, it fills the kitchen with the most wonderful scent…
This showstopping autumn dessert combines the best of American pie traditions — the silky warmth of spiced pumpkin filling with the rich, caramelised crunch of pecan nuts. Perfect for Thanksgiving…
The French apple tart is a true masterpiece of simplicity — a crisp, buttery pastry base topped with perfectly arranged thin apple slices, brushed with a golden apricot glaze. This…
Azouglou Sida is a beloved Tunisian dessert — a dense, syrup-soaked semolina cake with a rich, warming flavour of cinnamon and orange. Found at celebrations and family gatherings across Tunisia,…
This simple and refreshing Mediterranean side dish transforms humble courgettes into something special. Sautéed until golden and tender, then finished with fresh mint and lemon, this dish is a staple…
