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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Traditional Nice-style Ratatouille

Here is my recipe for traditional Niçoise ratatouille, which I got from my Provençal mom! How do you make this traditional ratatouille? As you’ll see, this “old-fashioned” ratatouille recipe has an ...

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Split pea croquettes with white sauce

I came across this recipe for split pea croquettes, served with a creamy white sauce, at my favorite Biocoop. I adapted it slightly and added a few key steps to ensure the croquettes have a firm ...

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Old-Fashioned Apple Cake

I’m thrilled to share this recipe for an old-fashioned apple cake, which I baked for a family weekend. It’s an easy-to-make dessert that looks beautiful and evokes the traditional cooking of our ...

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Spinach and Goat Cheese Puff Pastry Tart

Here’s my recipe for a puff pastry tart with spinach, goat cheese, and pine nuts. It’s a simple yet delicious recipe that I make all the time when I’m short on time. The kids and visiting friends love ...

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Homemade whole-grain crackers

With this recipe for homemade grain crackers, you’ll be able to wow your guests at cocktail hour! This recipe for homemade appetizer crackers is simply magical—thanks, Mom! 🤩 In no time at all, you’ll ...

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My Chocolate Banana Pie

Here’s my recipe for a chocolate-banana tart—easy to make and truly irresistible 🤩 Sweet tooths will be in heaven with this chocolate-banana tart made with a shortcrust pastry base and topped with ...

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Braised Eggplant and Red Kidney Beans in Coconut Milk

Here’s a recipe for a coconut milk-based eggplant and red bean stew that I adapted from a recipe card I found at my favorite Biocoop ❤️ Red beans are an excellent source of protein, especially for ...

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Veal stir-fry with olives

I’d been wanting to try this recipe for veal sauté with olives for a long time—I found it in an old cookbook that belonged to my grandmother. I’m so glad I did, because it was a hit right from the ...

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Detox Cucumber Water

You may already be familiar with cucumber water, which makes for a refreshing and fragrant summer drink. In this recipe for "detox" cucumber water, I started with that base and added lemon, ...

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Lemon verbena sorbet

Here is my recipe for lemon verbena sorbet, which I adapted from a recipe by (thank you, oh great chef 🙏). Lemon Verbena If you’re lucky enough to have a lemon verbena plant, don’t just save it for ...