Carrot Coriander Soup

Carrot Coriander Soup

We had quite a sh#@ty summer in Paris where it rained pretty much non-stop for what seemed like four months. And then we got a break: a beautiful Indian summer that went on for weeks, a real luxury in our neck of the woods! It was already the first weekend in October...

Basic Beef Curry

This is another one of those basic recipes that lends itself well to being tinkered with. I have changed the meat from beef to veal or pork, or the veggies depending on the season (butternut squash in the colder months, eggplant in the summer for example) and the...

Slow Cooker Beef Chocolate Chili

I’d been eyeing a slow cooker for ages and when I recently joined the club of working mothers, I decided it was finally time to invest in one. I am still giddy about my purchase and have been slowly making my way down a long list of recipes that are adapted to...
Parsnip Cardamom Soup

Parsnip Cardamom Soup

Cardamom is one of those spices that I love having around. I’m a sucker for the light green color of the whole pods and the delicate aroma that goes so well with savory and sweet dishes. And since I don’t always come across recipes that call for it, I jump...
Kidneys in Mustard Sauce

Kidneys in Mustard Sauce

Kidney gets a bad rap. It is actually quite mild in taste and when cooked properly, can be a real delicacy. This mustard sauce really lets them shine. For 2 people 300 g kidneys (veal, pork or lamb – I don’t prefer the strong odor of beef), deveined and cut into...