All May recipes

Here you’ll find all the perfect recipes for May, lovingly crafted by the site’s foodies!

May is a month of culinary abundance, when nature offers up its first treasures of spring. The markets are filled with fresh, colorful vegetables like asparagus, artichokes, peas, spinach, and radishes—perfect for crisp salads, light soups, or slow-cooked dishes. Fresh herbs like basil, chives, or parsley add a breath of freshness to every dish.

May’s fruits, such as strawberries, cherries, and rhubarb, make their appearance and inspire light, fruity desserts: tarts, compotes, or simply fresh fruit. It’s also the season for mixed salads, vegetable skewers, and outdoor barbecues, where meals become convivial and sun-drenched.

May is the month when we celebrate light, springtime flavors, taking advantage of the first rays of sunshine to cook healthy, fresh, and colorful dishes.

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Rustic Salmon and Spinach Tart

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This recipe for a rustic salmon and spinach tart is a family favorite. It harmoniously blends the flavors and colors of these two premium ingredients, all on a base of homemade shortcrust ...

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Brocciu Omelet

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Here is the recipe for this unforgettable Brocciu omelet, which I discovered during a trip to Corsica. Brocciu is a staple in Corsican desserts, whether in cookies, the famous fiadone or Corsican ...

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Brick stuffed with bell peppers

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These small pastries made with brick pastry and stuffed with bell peppers make an excellent appetizer for a menu inspired by Middle Eastern, vegetarian, or contemporary cuisine. Here, there’s no egg ...

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Spinach in cream sauce

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Here’s my simple recipe for creamed spinach, an absolute classic for everyday cooking. This creamed spinach is a healthy, easy-to-make side dish that pairs perfectly with grilled fish, especially ...

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Tunisian-style zucchini ajlouk

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Zucchini ajlouk is a traditional Tunisian dish. It is a salad made with cooked zucchini that has been mashed into a purée and seasoned with a blend of spices and harissa, as well as garlic and olive ...

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Creamy Zucchini Gratin

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Here’s a simple and delicious recipe for creamy zucchini gratin, which I found in a traditional cookbook. It has everything you need: good zucchini, eggs, cream, and cheese—not to mention ...

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Poached Eggs with Asparagus

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Here’s a delicious recipe for poached eggs with asparagus. I was inspired by the excellent book . The color and texture of pair perfectly with asparagus. In this recipe, the sherry and shallot ...

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My Easy Spinach Soufflé

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Find the full recipe for my spinach and Gruyère soufflé here—delicious and easy to make.Light, fluffy, and deliciously flavorful, this spinach and Gruyère soufflé ...

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Kadaïf Shrimp, Spinach Shoots

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I learned how to make this recipe for kadaïf shrimp with baby spinach during a "cook meeting"-style cooking class. I thought this appetizer was original and delicious enough to share with ...

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Verrine of panna cotta with pan-seared strawberries and homemade cookie

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Here is my recipe for a "panna cotta"-style dessert in a glass, topped with pan-seared strawberries and a homemade cookie! Panna cotta (meaning “cooked cream” in French) is a traditional ...

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