Duck in Honey & Balsamic Vinegar Sauce

Duck in Honey & Balsamic Vinegar Sauce

This week our South African friend came back to Paris. We were lucky to receive him in our place for few days. He cooks really well! Maybe because he is half Italian? Anyway, during these days he cooked for us a bit! 🙂 Here I 

Toasted bread with Goat Cheese, Tomatoes and Basil

Toasted bread with Goat Cheese, Tomatoes and Basil

The simple toasts with goat cheese goes well as an addition to assorted small, young salad leaves. Here I made them with tomatoes, basil and garlic olive oil. You put it in the oven to make the cheese melt and toast the bread a little 

Crêpes (Pancakes) with Strawberry Jam & Yogurt

Crêpes (Pancakes) with Strawberry Jam & Yogurt

I remember when as a little girl I was sitting at the kitchen table while my mum was doing those delicious, soft pancakes. I was waiting for the next one while listening to our favorite radio. Also my father, when he had to stay alone 

Omelettes with Goat Cheese and Tomatoes

Omelettes with Goat Cheese and Tomatoes

Delicious French omelettes that will make your day! This is kind of pancake made only with eggs and little bit of milk (no flour!). Full of proteins, this is the breakfast I choose when there is long day in front of me. It’s for you to decide what would you 

Mulled Wine with Oranges and Almonds

Mulled Wine with Oranges and Almonds

That’s one of the reasons I love winter! As soon it starts snowing it is appropriate to have some hot wine. 🙂 It tastes the best after a long winter weekend walk with people you love. The best hot wine you can get is at German Christmas 

Raclette

Raclette

This Swiss dish is perfect for an evening with friends. It requires little preparation and leaves you with very little to wash. Raclette is a cheese made of cow’s milk.  Originally Swiss shepherds melted the cheese on hot stones. Today, you can find simple electric devices to 

Cupcakes with Confiture de lait et Walnuts

Cupcakes with Confiture de lait et Walnuts

It is magical how simple is to turn a can of condensed milk into a delicious caramel cream! In France it is known as confiture de lait. Simply, add some butter & walnuts and you have a perfect filling for crispy cupcakes. [facebooklike] For 12-20 cupcakes: Dough: ♥  150g flour 

Züricher Geschnetzeltes (En. Veal with chanterelles, cream and white wine!)

Züricher Geschnetzeltes (En. Veal with chanterelles, cream and white wine!)

I’m not sure if there is something more sexy than a cooking man! Here is a dish my boyfriend cooked for me as the Saint Valentine’s dinner (2013). ♥ Delicious! [facebooklike] You will need ♥ 400g of veal meat ♥ 2 onions ♥ 200g chanterelles ♥ 4 spoons of oil ♥ 1,5 tablespoon flour ♥ 250ml 

Sweet Lemon Polish Bread/Cake

Sweet Lemon Polish Bread/Cake

The smell of this bread made with eggs, yeast and milk I associate with my grandma’s house. When I was little I loved it with glass of milk and some strawberry jam. Today I rather have it with a cup of coffee. 😉 It also can be 

French Tart with Figs & Goat Cheese

French Tart with Figs & Goat Cheese

Simple and delicious! If you have some Puff pastry in your freezer it is also quick to prepare! Here you can find an Express recipe. [facebooklike] For a little tart (20-25cm in diameter) you will need: ♥  Puff pastry (recipe here; you can also buy it in