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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Shrimp Flambéed with Pastis

I first tasted these Pastis-flambéed shrimp during a weekend with friends, and the cook at the time generously shared his recipe with me! As you’ll see, it’s a very simple dish to prepare, and the ...

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Orange and Soho tea, Chinese grapefruit segments

Here is my recipe for an infusion of orange peel and Soho, served with segments of Chinese grapefruit. It’s a very original and contemporary dessert, perfect for a holiday meal or a gourmet dinner ...

Japan

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My Homemade Sushi

Here’s my recipe for homemade sushi, which I discovered during a cook-and-dine class! I was able to learn how to make these little gems myself and share them with family and friends.As you’ll see, ...

Vietnam

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Traditional spring rolls

Here is my recipe for traditional spring rolls, just as I made—and enjoyed—them during a get-together with friends. Spring rolls are an iconic dish of Vietnamese cuisine, known for their freshness ...

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Oven-roasted pork ribs with citrus-glazed carrots

I discovered this recipe for oven-roasted pork ribs served with citrus-glazed carrots during a cooking class, and I found it particularly interesting for its modern presentation and its original, ...

Provence

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My Southern-style vegetable tian

Here’s my recipe for a southern-style vegetable tian, which is a staple of my summer meals. These oven-roasted Provençal vegetables are both flavorful and light, making them perfect for summer days ...

Italy

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

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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Fresh Fig Tart

Here is my recipe for fresh fig tart, where these juicy, flavorful figs are baked in an almond crumble topping on a crisp shortcrust pastry base. ...

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Warm potatoes on a bed of fennel purée, with a soy vinaigrette

Here is my recipe for warm potatoes on a bed of fennel purée, served with a soy vinaigrette. I discovered this delicious and original recipe during a cooking class, and I’ve made it several times ...

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Hand-rolled shortcrust pastry

Here is my complete recipe for making shortcrust pastry by hand, which will allow you to easily create this delicious and essential dough without a mixer. Shortcrust pastry is indeed one of the ...