Dinner with Friends: Our Recipe Ideas

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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Jerusalem Artichoke Cream Soup, Seared Scallops, Parmesan Crumble

I discovered this recipe for Jerusalem Artichoke Cream, Roasted Scallops, and Parmesan Crumble at a dinner with friends that left me with wonderful memories! They were kind enough to share it with ...

Burgundy

Detox

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Vegetarian Bourguignon

I discovered this recipe for Vegetable Bourguignon in an article in *Le Monde* dedicated to the book . Without trying to imitate beef bourguignon, this dish captures its flavors and rustic charm. But ...

Italy

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Vegan Spaghetti Bolognese (with ragù)

I discovered this recipe for vegan spaghetti Bolognese (or "al ragù," as Italians call it) on Maya’s popular Instagram account, Fit Green Mind, which features many vegan recipes.The sauce ...

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Garlic-flavored Tourain from the Southwest

Here is my recipe for garlic tourain, a delicious broth typical of southwestern France, commonly prepared in the Dordogne and Aquitaine regions.This traditional recipe requires a bit of ...

Provence

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Provençal Beef Stew

The kids came home for the holidays, so I made them my mother’s famous Provençal beef stew. I use beef cheek for this dish, which I marinate the night before in an aromatic red wine broth. The next ...

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Black pudding, speculoos, and banana verrines

I first discovered these black pudding, speculoos, and banana verrines during a memorable dinner at the home of a couple of friends who are true foodies. They kindly shared the recipe with me, and I ...

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Je Sais Cuisiner

En écoutant une de mes émissions radio favorites ce weekend, j'ai nommé "On va déguster", j'ai entendu un journaliste parler du livre "Je sais Cuisiner", de Ginette Mathiot.Cela m'a donné envie de ...

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4-hour leg of lamb

Here is my recipe for a four-hour leg of lamb, slowly roasted in the oven in a broth made with veal stock, port, white wine, and garlic cloves.If you’re looking for an alternative to the traditional ...

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Lentil Soup with Ricotta

Here is my recipe for lentil soup with ricotta, inspired by the recipe in the book . I’ve slightly modified the ingredients and instructions from the original recipe to simplify a few steps. In the ...

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Almond milk panna cotta with roasted clementines

I created this recipe for almond milk panna cotta with roasted clementines for a lunch with my coworkers. The verdict was unanimous: they loved it! With the holidays approaching, this recipe would ...