Dinner with Friends : nos idées recettes

All recipes and menus for a successful meal with friends

Are you hosting friends and want to show off your cooking skills?! This section will help you rise to the challenge!

The recipes featured here stand out for their flavor, originality, or visual appeal. If you’re unsure of your cooking skills, take a look at the prep time and difficulty level so you can plan ahead.

For example, avoid serving several consecutive dishes that require individual plating.

Enjoy reading and bon appétit!

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Split Pea Soup

I discovered this split pea soup recipe in an article in *Le Monde* dedicated to "hearty soups." They featured a few recipes from the cookbook. This recipe is one of them, and was created by ...

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Le grand livre des mijotés

Je vous présente ici ce livre "Le Grand Livre des Mijotés", qu'une amie a reçu en cadeau, et duquel elle a tiré de savoureuses recettes. Je parle en connaissance de cause, ...

Spain

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Spanish Chickpea Stew (Cocido de Madrid)

My friend Pascale cooked us this traditional Spanish chickpea stew, known there as Cocido madrileño. She adapted this recipe from the book , which, she told me, is now her favorite cookbook and has ...

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English chocolate cake

Here’s the recipe for English chocolate cake, which my neighbor Andrew introduced me to. It’s a classic British recipe perfect for teatime.With this recipe, you’ll learn how to make this delicious ...

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Swiss chard with pork

Here’s my recipe for Swiss chard with pork, a delicious slow-cooked casserole. It’s essentially a Swiss chard stew, simmered in a delicious mixture of sautéed pork loin, tomatoes, garlic, onion, and ...

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Chocolate Walnut and Almond Tart

This fall, my father gave me a bunch of walnuts from his garden. This bountiful harvest inspired me to create this recipe for a walnut, almond, and chocolate tart. It’s a crispy, utterly indulgent ...

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Vegetable patties with carrots and cumin

Here is my recipe for vegetable patties with carrots and cumin. These patties look very appetizing with their beautiful golden color. As for the flavor, the combination of carrots and cumin works ...

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Old-Fashioned Custard

Here is my recipe for old-fashioned custard, with delicious hints of vanilla and caramel. I discovered this recipe thanks to the radio show "À la bonne heure," which aired a few years ...

Alsace and Lorraine

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My homemade Quiche Lorraine

Here’s my recipe for homemade Quiche Lorraine, a family favorite. Everyone loves it—kids and adults alike—and it’s as delicious as it is easy to make! With this recipe, you’ll learn how to make this ...

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Quinoa and Red Cabbage Salad

I discovered this recipe for a quinoa and red cabbage salad at a potluck dinner with friends. I thought it was so delicious that I decided to make it myself and share it with you 😊 If you think all ...