Author: maisonyvonnemarie
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Lemon and Pea Pesto Bites
It’s another dish where the options are endless, can be made year-round, and the inspiration is found in the seasons. In this case, spring calls for a light and bright approach with a combination of vibrant lemons, fresh basil, sweet peas and the perfect amount of nutty Parmesan.
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Crème Fraîche and Chive Omelette
Not only does this simple and effortless dish act as a blank canvas for its endless opportunities of flavor profiles, but can be served for any meal of the day.
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Mini Hot Cross Buns
It had only been a couple of months since we’d trekked to the other side of the world and were settling into our new home in Australia. Easter was upon as and it would also be our first holiday away from home. I was still climbing the learning curve of navigating grocery stores, bakeries, coffee…
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The Perfect Apéritif – French 75
France was on the brink of winning the World Cup in 1998. The streets were lined with fans, cheers echoing throughout the country, along with the blares of Ricky Martin’s, “La Copa de la Vida.” I was crammed into a bar with my mom in Angers, a city not too far from Paris. While she…
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Carrot Cake
With spring’s arrival and Easter preparations in full swing, bunches of carrots are welcomed into the kitchen. Growing up it was a sign our home would soon be filled with the nostalgic smell of a highly anticipated carrot cake. To prepare, the earth is washed off this beautiful root vegetable and with a quick peel,…
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Mini Spring Pea and Pancetta Quiche
I gravitate towards dishes that serve as a blank canvas and with seasons or even moods, can be transformed. This is probably why I’m so drawn to risotto, for its ability to invite fall, winter, spring, and summer to its flavor profile. Much like this universal rice dish, quiche does likewise.
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Easter Babka
It’s one of those cakes that prompts nostalgia when its aroma fills the kitchen as it rises in the oven. Growing up, the Easter meal leaned into the beauty of traditions passed down from generations and the dishes lining the table were therefore eagerly anticipated.
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Smoked Salmon Flatbread
This dish is both light and delicate. The pairing of fresh herbs with velvety crème fraîche on a crust with a crisp outside and fluffy middle, then topped with beautiful smoked salmon and a pop of color from the slightly sweet red onion and savory capers, makes for a beautiful appetizer. This is great for…
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Tomato Risotto
Arborio rice is the canvas to which the flavor profiles are endless of what can be added to create a creamy, satisfying, and colorful meal. Risotto is an easy dish with which to experiment in the kitchen, leaving room for forgiveness to tweak the flavor to the exact desire. In this case, I was dreaming…
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Bleu, Blonde, Rouge – Guided Tour of Paris
We wanted the stories, not just a recount of monuments, landmarks, statues, and churches, especially with two teenagers in tow. Her passion for history and the arts was evident in the manner in which she spoke about Delacroix’s pieces in Saint Sulpice, the progress of the church’s restoration, and the statues of female figures immortalized…
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