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Holiday Meals : Introduction

In France, holidays punctuate our lives and celebrate our love of fine dining. Every occasion is an invitation to gather family and friends around tables laden with delicious food.

At Christmas, the meal showcases refined delicacies and traditional dishes: foie gras, seafood, roast capon, and Yule log ice cream delight the taste buds.

On New Year’s Eve, sparkling champagne accompanies creative appetizers and festive dishes to welcome the new year in style.

The Easter meal celebrates renewal with fragrant leg of lamb and chocolate desserts that delight young and old alike.

Not to mention Candlemas and its golden crêpes, or Epiphany, when we share the galette des rois in a joyful, convivial atmosphere.

These holidays are all opportunities to discover or rediscover recipes that carry on our traditions while leaving room for culinary creativity. Put on your aprons to make every moment of celebration special!

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My homemade fruit-flavored water kefir

That’s it—I’ve finally made my own fruit-infused water kefir, with lemon and dried figs. I discovered this delicious fermented drink while on vacation, and I’m thrilled to be able to make it myself ...

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My muscovado vanilla ice cream

Here’s my recipe for vanilla and muscovado ice cream, which is also my first (and successful 😋) homemade ice cream. I’ve actually taken up making ice cream ever since my mom gave me her old ARPI ice ...

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Raw Date and Peanut Brownie

I made this raw brownie recipe with dates and peanuts for a party at a friend's house. Since I'm gluten- and lactose-intolerant myself, I really enjoy this "SGSL" (gluten-free, ...

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My Authentic Meat and Seafood Paella

Here is the recipe for authentic meat and seafood paella. Our friend Sofia made it for us during a holiday meal, and everyone loved it! Choosing the Ingredients In this regional variation of ...

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My Easy Blueberry Sauce

This recipe makes it very easy to prepare a delicious homemade blueberry coulis. This blueberry sauce makes the perfect accompaniment to , cottage cheese, , or other creamy, dairy-based ...

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My Easy Mousseline Sauce

Today, I’d like to share my easy-to-make mousseline sauce recipe with you. Mousseline is a classic French sauce—light and creamy. It transforms your poached fish, asparagus, or steamed vegetables into ...

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Squid in white wine

Here is my dear friend Mrs. Zaplana’s recipe for squid in white wine, served with saffron rice! This recipe is full of Mediterranean flavors and showcases squid (also known as calamari, chipirons, or ...

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Cinderella Mocktail

Here is my recipe for a mocktail (non-alcoholic cocktail) called the Cinderella. Colorful, fruity, and refreshing, the Cinderella mocktail is an alcohol-free drink that’s as elegant as it is ...

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Spicy Virgin Paloma Mocktail

Welcome to my recipe for the "mocktail" Spicy Virgin Paloma. The Spicy Virgin Paloma is a spicy, alcohol-free version of the famous Mexican Paloma cocktail, traditionally made with tequila, ...

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