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Souvenir of Salads
View recipe: Souvenir of SaladsEvery detail was carried out with intention and not just for the aesthetic appeal, but for the utmost welcome of those with whom the meal was shared. The white pressed tablecloth elegantly draped over the table, letting the summer breeze highlight the skirt’s embroidery.
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Strawberry Gazpacho
View recipe: Strawberry GazpachoThe benefits of travel are infinite, but one that would make the top of my list is immersing oneself in each country’s cuisine. Its food invites travelers to appreciate the intricacies of another culture, so it goes without saying I came home from our trip to France filled with inspiration from the South and driven…
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Packing for Paris and Provence
View recipe: Packing for Paris and ProvenceI was 17 when I first traveled to France. I still remember the planning, packing and finally flying into Paris and catching my first glimpse of the Eiffel Tower through the airplane window. A few years prior, my Francophile passion was ignited in middle school. I was required to take an elective course where throughout…
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Grilled Summer Veggies
View recipe: Grilled Summer VeggiesI love to eat in color and summer makes that so easy. Additionally, Oregon really shows off from July through September, so we take advantage of the beautiful weather, lounge around the backyard, and therefore outdoor grilling is our favorite way to cook this time of year.
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Mediterranean Board
View recipe: Mediterranean BoardI love how one ingredient can be the inspiration behind an appetizer, dessert or even a whole meal. In today’s traditional Friday afternoon happy hour, my muse was halloumi and given it’s a cheese that is beautiful when grilled, summer felt like the perfect occasion to put some on the BBQ. My family first tried…
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Cherry and Burrata on Sourdough
View recipe: Cherry and Burrata on SourdoughSummers call for a slower pace, evening walks, BBQs, and leisurely dinners on the patio. While there is something to love in each season, summer’s ability to embrace each moment with intention and appreciation is nothing less than beautiful. Contrarily for my kitchen, it’s when it’s at its busiest, but it’s a good kind of…
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Stuffed Baby Bell Peppers
View recipe: Stuffed Baby Bell PeppersLight, bright and refreshing are some of the essentials I crave when enjoying a summer appetizer and these cute baby bell peppers are exactly that. Filled with delicate flavors of goat cheese, fresh herbs and savory pancetta, they’re a feast for the palate with their creamy and crunchy texture. Beautifully displayed on a white dish…
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Tuscan Cantaloupe and Prosciutto Skewers
View recipe: Tuscan Cantaloupe and Prosciutto SkewersI have forever loved appetizers. Parties I’ve hosted have revolved around them and I’ve made them into full meals. Whether they are the foolproof ones in my regular rotation, a new creative concoction, or one tried from my collection of cookbooks, I love them all.
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Sun-dried Tomato Farro Salad
View recipe: Sun-dried Tomato Farro SaladSalad season is upon us; a beautiful time of year when we let the abundance of summer produce inspire what we toss together.
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Bruschetta and a Summer Spritz
View recipe: Bruschetta and a Summer SpritzThe first spritz of the season means the weather is heating up, the sun is setting later, and one of my favorite traditions, Friday afternoon happy hour, moves to our back patio.
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It’s an art that’s been passed down in my family from generation to generation. The ingredients and technique remain more or less the same. The…
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Perfect in every way; it’s a little sweet, a little tangy and most importantly these days, quick to whip together. This combination served with crackers…
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I cringed every time I would start pulling ingredients out of the pantry or fridge and subsequently, my kids would rush in questioning what I…
About the Author
I’m Yvonne and welcome to Maison Yvonne Marie! What started as a joy for hosting, unearthed a passion for cooking and baking. Join me on my culinary journey as I share recipes, always striving to eat in color as a nod to cooking seasonally and healthy’ish. Pouring over cookbooks, old family recipes, or crafting a new dish are my revered past times. As a former French teacher, I’m a Francophile at heart and it’s reflected in my kitchen, closet, home, and travels. Thank you for following along!
“There is no such thing as good cooking if it’s not made with friendship for the person it was intended for.” – Chef Paul Bocuse
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