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Artichoke Tapenade
View recipe: Artichoke TapenadeTravel inspires culinary creativity and invites a little piece of a foreign culture to our palates. With our upcoming summer holiday to Provence, I was encouraged to lean into a dish which originated from that region.
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Beauty of Simplicity
View recipe: Beauty of SimplicityFrench class was always my favorite in high school, which probably comes as no surprise given, I studied abroad in France and eventually became a French teacher. While I loved the language, I also really appreciated my teacher…and her wardrobe. On those beautiful spring days, she had a dress that I can only recall because…
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Gnocchi – A Chameleon of Dishes
View recipe: Gnocchi – A Chameleon of DishesWhether it be the season or the craving of a specific flavor, gnocchi are like a chameleon in that it changes with how it’s dressed up. For this reason (and its fluffy, pillow-like nature), it’s a dish I gravitate towards when seeking a bit of indulgence. I find the process of rolling each little dumpling…
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Salty, Sweet, and Crunchy
View recipe: Salty, Sweet, and CrunchyWhile I love a decadent appetizer, some of my favorite Friday afternoon happy hours take a simplified approach, while still maintaining that elevated element. After all, it’s more about the company and conversation, but still appreciating the beauty of food and its organic ability to bring people together.
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Tarte Courgette
View recipe: Tarte CourgetteAppealing to the eyes and palate, a tarte courgette, or zucchini tart, is light and delicate. Only requiring a few ingredients, the crust is very quick to whip together, and like with anything, quality over quantity.
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One French Skirt, Endless Options
View recipe: One French Skirt, Endless OptionsAs a young girl, I would stand in front of my grandmother’s French styled-vanity, fascinated by her vintage hand-mirrors, preferred jewelry, and bottle of signature perfume, all of which laid on the white embroidered cloth lining the dresser. Her closet nearby, my eyes poured over her dresses that were thoughtfully chosen and worn with a…
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Caprese Puff Pastry Bites
View recipe: Caprese Puff Pastry BitesMy daughter’s most requested summer dish is Caprese salad, so we eat copious amounts of it for one quarter of the year. She loves the delicateness of mozzarella, combined with the sweetness of fresh tomatoes and fragrant basil. It’s extra special when we drizzle a little balsamic glaze on top. I put a spin on…
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Lemon and Pea Pesto Bites
View recipe: Lemon and Pea Pesto BitesIt’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
View recipe: Crème Fraîche and Chive OmeletteNot 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
View recipe: Mini Hot Cross BunsIt 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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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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