Blackberry hazelnut clafoutis Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 30 minutes Total time: 40 minutes Serves: (1) 10″ pie Simple and delicious spin on the classic French clafoutis! This blackberry hazelnut clafoutis has sweetness from wild Pacific Northwest blackberries, and crunch from nutty hazelnuts. Delicious! Ingredients 1 Tbsp butter 2½ cups blackberries, washed and patted…
Tomato, zucchine and leek Galette with herb ricotta
Tomato, zucchine and leek Galette with herb ricotta Prep time: 30 minutes Cook time: 20 minutes Total time: 50 minutes Serves: 4 Ricotta beautifully blended with an array of fresh herbs: chives, thyme, sage, oregano and drops of extra virgin olive oil. Leeks sautéed until nice and soft are the first layer of this galette….
Curried Ratatouille & Rice
Curried Ratatouille & Rice Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 30 minutes Total time: 40 minutes Serves: 4 Curried ratatouille is the perfect way to enjoy all of your favourite summer vegetables! Ingredients 1 red pepper, diced into 1 inch chunks ½ red onion, largely diced 1 cup cherry tomatoes (about 20) 1 courgette diced…
Lavender tapenade
Lavender tapenade Prep time: 10 min Cook time: Total time: 10 min Serves: 1 small jar This is a surprising twist on the traditional tapenade, an olive dip from South of France. The flavours of black olives and lavender work perfectly together! Serve as an appetizer with veggies slices or toasted bread. Ready for a…
Mushroom Bourginon
Mushroom Bourginon Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: Keep warm with this elegant, vegan Mushroom Bourginon. Ingredients 2 tbs olive oil, divided 2 lbs portobello mushrooms, in 1/2-inch slices 1 carrot, finely diced 1 yellow onion, finely diced 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 c red wine 2 c vegetable broth 2 tbs tomato paste…
Baked Ratatouille
Baked Ratatouille Prep time: 10 mins Cook time: 60 mins Total time: 1 hr 10 mins Serves: 4-6 servings Aromatic herbs and fresh vegetables make this simple baked ratatouille a beautiful weeknight staple. Stay warm with this comforting vegetable dish that won’t weigh you down! Vegan. Gluten free. Dairy free. Nut free. Egg free. Ingredients…
Canelés de Bordeaux
Canelés de Bordeaux Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: Cannelés (Canelés) de Bordeaux – With an amber crust and custardy center – These French goodies are like crème brulee in a portable format. Ingredients 3 cups milk ½ vanilla bean, split lengthwise and scraped 7½ ounces (3 tablespoons plus ¾ cup) unsalted butter 1…
Sun-Dried Tomato Tapenade
Sun-Dried Tomato Tapenade Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: An incredibly easy appetizer, this tapenade is bursting with flavor from sun-dried tomatoes, fresh basil, and lemon. Ingredients 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, roughly chopped Splash of sherry vinegar or red wine vinegar 1 tablespoon lemon juice Zest of one lemon Two cups pitted olives (I…
Mont Blanc Shortbread Cookies
Mont Blanc Shortbread Cookies Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: 12 to 14 sandwiches Inspired by the French chestnut cake, Mont Blanc, these dainty shortbread cookies are the perfect gluten free Christmas cookie. Ingredients almond flour coconut flour corn starch honey coconut oil pure vanilla extract egg salt coconut cream stevia chestnut spread Instructions…
Tomato and Mozzarella Croissant
Tomato and mozzarella croissant Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 30 minutes Total time: 45 minutes Serves: 6 France meets Italy with these freshly-baked croissants stuffed with cherry tomatoes, mozzarella and basil. Ingredients 1 sheet of puff pastry, thawed red pesto (approx 1 tablespoon pro croissant) 6 cherry tomatoes, finely cut into small circles grated…
Mixed Potatoes Anna
Mixed Potatoes Anna Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: A healthier take on a French classic, potatoes Anna. This version is made with sweet and Yukon gold potatoes and swaps extra-virgin olive oil for butter. Ingredients 1 1/2 pounds Yukon gold potatoes 1 1/2 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled 1 large yellow onion, peeled Extra…
Courgette, Tomato and Olive Tian
Courgette, Tomato and Olive Tian Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: Although it needs a bit of cooking time this is a dish which is simple to prepare and full of rich, deeply satisfying Provençal flavours. Serve with a simple, light salad. Ingredients 2 onions 4 cloves garlic 2 tbsp olive oil 1 tsp…