Elixirs
Violet syrup – Crystallized violets
The violet syrup has an intense and deep color, but has not a very pronounced aroma. However, the crystallized violets taste like fresh flowers candies……
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Main coursesFilets mignons with lemon and parsley
There was a time, when I was young (or younger, let’s say), when my father developed a passion for cuisine. He cooked a lot for us and this recipe was…
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DessertsRaisinée pie
It’s a pie from Switzerland, where I grew up. Raisinée is a Swiss specialty. A huge amount of apple and/or pear juice is being reduce in copper kettles on wood…
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StartersCeviche of scallops with coconut cream, lemongrass and bergamot
My house is filled with raw scallops lovers. Its combination with the sweetness of the coconut cream and the acidity of the citruses turns this recipe into a unique starter ……
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DessertsLemon meringue tartlets
Lemon meringue tartlets have always been one of my favorite desserts. I have tried for years to find the perfect recipe, and for me it’s this one……
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DessertsBlack & White truffle cheesecake
One day, in a gastronomic restaurant, after a very good meal, the dessert time had arrived. Often it’s the stage when we go from « I ate well » to « I ate…
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SweetsChocolate golden Fondants
My sister in law (another one, I have a lot of them, it’s the benefit of having a big family) has inspired this recipe. Every Christmas, she delights us with…
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DessertsOrange salad with saffron and honey
This recipe comes from my sister in law. A dessert that reminds family celebrations, inspires travel and fills us with sunshine, even in the middle of winter……
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Main coursesCreamy risotto with asparagus and porcini mushrooms
A staple in Italian cuisine, that combines the smoothness of the mushrooms and the crisp of the asparagus. A convivial recipe to cook surrounded with friends who can relieve you…
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SweetsPumpkin & Pomegranate Cupcakes
Trick or treat, everything comes from there! A childish envy to have fun while feasting. Wacky ingredients, improbable recipes, we tried, experimented, failed and started again until we all agreed…
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Main coursesTuna tartar with rhubarb
This is a light and fresh recipe, easy to make, and rhubarb brings an original sweet and sour touch……
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Desserts8 blackberries & blueberries tartlets
“An end-of-summer outing, in the company of old friends. The holidays are almost over, with just a few days to go before everything starts up again, so it’s good to…
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ElixirsHomemade rose lemonade
I still remember the delicate and heady fragrance of the roses that inspired this recipe. Sunshine yellow roses, scattered here and there with drops of “passion red” that enlighten the…
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DessertsFlower shaped caramel apple pies with Rose flavored Chantilly cream
Those little pies started to appeared everywhere, but often the recipes didn’t convince me (apricot jam, apples cooked in the microwave …). So I decided to try it my own…
