Hello, young Padawan     I’ve been hiding something from you for almost a decade, an absolutely crazy culinary secret, but today I’m going to reveal it to you. It’s the best lasagna recipe in the universe, in all modesty, of course, you know me, lol. I’ve been making it for over 25 years, and I get asked for it almost every time I make…

        Hello, young padawan     Today, we’re going to treat ourselves. Bell peppers, a summer vegetable that still proudly produces its beautiful, sweet, and spicy specimens, are simply delicious. Raw in salads, browned, baked, with or without their skin, they delight the taste buds of all foodies. In risotto, they bring out the best in themselves, adding a touch of finesse and a beautiful color.  …

        Hello, young Padawan     A little recipe to put salmon in the spotlight today.   A simple yet effective marinade that will delight the taste buds of the whole family. With just a few ingredients, you can transform and enhance salmon quickly, so why not try it?   Let’s go.                 Marinated salmon,  à la Chill For two…

                Hello, young Padawan     We had to add more, as if there wasn’t enough tension in this world. Making chicken Basquaise in a tagine dish, and what else? Purists, please swallow your bitterness. It’s not about adding raisins or ras el hanout to the mess, but simply using this wonderful terracotta container to simmer in style and reveal maximum flavor.  …

            Hello, young Padawan     Because one-pot recipes are a hit in this blog, here’s a new one so you can have even more choices. They’re also fun to make and simple to create.   As a reminder, a one-pot recipe means cooking your entire dish in the same pot, reducing dishwashing, saving time, and allowing beginners to join us in simplicity. Indeed, there…