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This classic grated carrot salad is one of the simplest dishes you can make, and one of the brightest. In France it’s called carottes râpées. You’ll find it in bistros, delis and lunch boxes all over the country, often served as a light first course. The recipe needs only a handful of ingredients. Freshly grated …
French Spice Bread is a type of gingerbread, but it’s not the crunchy cookie kind. American spice cakes are often buttery and moist. True pain d’épices is pain, or bread, and its texture is both chewy and dense. It’s a dark, cozy loaf full of warm spices.
This bread has been a French favorite for centuries. You’ll find it at Christmas markets all over France, sometimes shaped into little hearts. Dijon is famous for its mustard, but it’s just as well known for its spice bread. One more nice thing about this loaf is that it tastes even better the next day, as the spices have time to settle in. It keeps well for up to one week and can be frozen for up to two months, so it’s great for baking ahead or giving as a gift.
Golden, crunchy crispy smashed potatoes with soft, creamy centers. A pinch of baking soda is the secret to the extra-crispy crust.
Celery root and leek soup is a delicious twist on the classic potato leek soup. Celery root is one of those vegetables we often overlook because we’re not quite sure what to do with it. But don’t let its knobby appearance fool you! It has a mild, earthy flavor that pairs beautifully with the natural sweetness of leeks.
What makes this soup special is how well the flavors come together. White miso adds a lovely umami depth, while a little lemon juice brightens the soup and brings the flavors to life. Fresh herbs add a touch of freshness, and Pecorino Romano gives it a savory finish. The result is a smooth, flavorful soup that lets these simple ingredients shine.
Japanese Milk Bread has officially become my favorite yeast bread!
If you’ve never tried it, you’re in for a treat. It’s incredibly soft, fluffy, and light, with a slightly sweet, milky flavor.
It is delicious all by itself, but it’s also perfect for toast, or simply warm with a little butter. Honestly, it’s hard to resist!
Homemade Chicken Pâté from Leftover Chicken is one of my favorite ways to be resourceful in the kitchen. I like finding simple ways to make healthier alternatives to deli meats. Homemade pâté is always on my list. It feels like a little splurge and one of those foods that makes a meal feel special.
These easy puff pastry apple rings are such a simple and delicious apple dessert. Thin apple slices are wrapped in flaky puff pastry, then sprinkled with cinnamon and sugar before baking until golden and crisp.
I love recipes like this because they look beautiful but take very little effort. They are especially good served warm, with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. It’s an easy treat that makes the most of simple ingredients.
Sweet potato soup is one of those soups I make when the weather starts to turn from summer to fall. The days are still pleasant, but the evenings get cooler. That’s when I start craving a warm bowl of homemade soup.
For this sweet potato and leek soup, I use two leeks, one onion, and sweet potatoes. I season it with cumin and either hot paprika or smoked paprika. Both add extra flavor and a little warmth to the soup.
