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Chicken salad with herbs
Ingredients For 4 people 250 grams of shredded chicken Fresh chives Frech parsley Garlic (powder) Salt Strong Dijon mustard (2 Teaspoons) Full fat greek Yogurt (3 TBSP) Directions Wash the herbs, then chop them in a food processor. Add the mustard and Greek yogurt, then mix well. Add the shredded chicken and mix until well combined. It's ready !
May 201 min read


Spicy & creamy shrimp
A 5 minutes meal for busy weeknights Ingredients Frozen Shrimp 150 gr per person (5 OZ) Garlic powder ( 1/2 to 1 TSP) Crème fraîche (2 TSP) Mascarpone (2 TSP) Hot Curry powder (2 to 3 TSP) Chili powder (1 hint) Herbs if you want Olive oil Directions Put the shrimp into a pot and let them defrost for 2 minutes at medium heat Remove the water and drain the shrimp Pour a spoonful of olive oil into the casserole dish Add the shrimp back in Add the garlic Add the spices Add the cr
Apr 291 min read


Gratin beef & veggies
Ingredients (for 4 people) : 3 zucchinis (courgettes) 1 can of diced tomatoes or of tomato puree 2 frozen ground beef patties (no need to defrost beforehand) Shredded cheese of your choice 250 gr mozarella Herbs Olive oil Directions Peel and slice the zucchinis Brown the slices in a skillet with olive oil until they are soft Brown the patties in a skillet Spread tomatoes (or tomato puree) in the bottom of a gratin dish Then spread out the zucchinis Then cut some mozarella on
Apr 151 min read


Dressing with chives (or cilantro)
Ingredients Greek yogurt 3 TBSP Mustard 3 TSP Chives OR Cilantro (coriander) OR Dill Parsley 1/2 Lemon Directions Remove the stems from the herbs Blend them with a blender or hand blender Add the mustard Add the lemon juice Blend again Add the greek yogurt Store in the fridge until serving Depending on whether you choose chives or cilantro (coriander), the taste will of course be very different. With chives, it's more spring-like.
Mar 161 min read


Gratin with leeks (or cauliflower)
Ingredients (for 4 people) 4 to 5 leeks (you can use cauliflower instead or endives) Mascarpone 250 grams or crème fraîche if you prefer (30 cl) Shredded cheese of your choice Salt Black pepper Directions Cut the leeks into pieces (sections) Cook the leeks during 25 minutes until soft Spread a layer of mascarpone over the bottom of a baking dish (for 4 people / 20x30 cm) Cover with the well-drained cooked leeks Season with salt and black pepper Spread a layer of mascarpone Co
Feb 111 min read


Super easy Tuna "Salad"
Perfect for a super quick and simple lunch Ingredients: For 2 people 1 can of plain tuna 2 to 3 TBSP of Greek Yogurt (high protein one) Harissa (North African sauce) or hot sauce of your choice Chives (optional) Directions: Mash the tuna into crumbs Mix with the greek yogurt Add the harrissa or hot sauce Top with chopped chives Serve with lettuce, tomatoes and an hard-boiled egge + a piece of bread
Dec 31, 20251 min read


Baked eggs with cream (Œufs Cocotte)
This recipe is a favorite of mine. It's a family recipe. My grand-mother and my mother used to make it when I was a child. It's super easy and simple. Perfect for week nights dinner. Ingredients: 2 eggs per person Crème fraîche: 2 teaspoons per person Shredded cheese: about 10 grams per person Herbs like chives (optional) Salt Directions: Use ramekins (1 per person) Crack the eggs into them, but do not mix (this is not an omelet) Add 2 teaspoons of crème fraîche per ramekin A
Sep 11, 20251 min read


10 Smart Grocery Shopping Tips to Eat Well while Staying on Budget
Eating healthy doesn’t have to be expensive. In fact, the biggest grocery mistakes are rarely about what we buy, but how we shop. On EasyFrenchDiet, the goal is simple: 👉 Buy food that truly nourishes you, so you don’t need to keep buying more. Here are 10 realistic & practical tips to help you shop better, not just cheaper. 1. Check What You Already Have at Home This step alone can save a surprising amount of money. Before shopping: Check your fridge Look in your freezer Sc
Mar 154 min read


Quiche Lorraine (high-protein & crustless)
This quiche is inspired by the traditional French quiche Lorraine, reimagined in a high-protein & crustless version. It will make a perfect high-protein breakfast or lunch. Of course, if you want you can make it with a crust. Ingredients 4 slices cooked ham 6 eggs 120 g grated Emmental cheese 30 g Comté cheese 250 g high-protein ricotta 4 tablespoons crème fraîche (≈ 60 g) 80 to 100 ml milk Herbes de Provence or Chives Directions Preheat oven to 180°C / 350°F Beat eggs in a b
Feb 111 min read


My french grandma soup
Ingredients 2 to 3 Leeks 5 to 6 Carrots 1 stalk or two of Celery 2 Onions 250 ml Broth (chicken or beef) Bay leaves Thyme, Salt Water You can add whatever leftovers veggies you need to use up. Directions Wash and peel the veggies. Cook the vegetables with the broth and herbs. Add water if needed. When everything is well cooked, remove the herbs. Add more water if needed. Blend everything into a soup with a hand-mixer or a blender.
Feb 31 min read


Creamy chicken with mushrooms
Ingredients 500 grams of chicken breast 20 cl of crème fraîche 200 to 400 grams of button mushrooms Butter Directions Sauté the mushrooms over very low heat to evaporate all the water. Then brown them in butter. Cut the chicken into pieces. Brown the chicken in butter in a skillet. Add the cream to the chicken when it is well browned. The cream should mix with the cooked butter and turn brown. Mix everything together with the mushrooms. Serve with rice and/or salad
Jan 71 min read


Creamy Shrimp with a Touch of Spirits
Ingredients for 3 people 700 g shrimp (fresh or frozen) - about 1,5 pound Crème fraîche (3 TBSP) Cilantro 3 cl strong alcohol of your choice (I use Cognac) Directions Brown the shrimp in butter Add the alcohol and let it simmer for 3 minutes Add the cream Let simmer for 2 additional minutes (4 minutes if they were frozen) Juste before serving add the chopped cilantro Serve with rice or veggies or salad. The dish is briefly cooked with cognac, which adds its rich flavor. Only
Jan 71 min read


Fork-Tender Pork Stew with Tomato sauce
Ingredients (4 people) 800 gr of pork loin (around 1,7 pound) 2 cans of tomatoes (400 g net weight each) Bay leaves Thyme Carrots (2 per person) Celery 1 leek Olive oil or butter Directions Cut the meat into small pieces Brown it in a dutch oven with olive oil Pour in the tomatoes and add water to cover the meat Add the bay leaves and the thyme and mix well Add the chopped celery Chop the leek and add it as well Chop the carrots and add them Mix everything together Let this s
Jan 71 min read


French Poulet basquaise (chicken)
Ingredients: Chicken thighs (1 per person) 1 can of Diced tomatoes Herbs (thyme, bay leaves, oregano, rosemary) White wine (1 small glass) 2 to 3 Bell Peppers 1 or 2 Onions Directions: Brown the chicken in a Dutch oven with olive oil Chop the bell peppers Add the bell peppers & herbs to the chicken Add the wine, the tomatoes and 2 glasses of water. Let simmer 30 to 40 minutes. Afterwards set aside the sauce Roast the chicken in the oven until it's crispy (about 20 to 30 minut
Jan 51 min read


French Eating Habits
French Eating Habits help us stay healthy and slim (Nothing fancy. Just how meals usually work.) French people don’t eat perfectly. They overeat sometimes, love bread, cheese, butter, and dessert. But over time, a set of very ordinary habits tends to balance things out. In France, we also have people who are overweight, ill, or obese (17%). But overall, the French maintain good eating habits. Here are a few of them. 1. We sit down to eat Meals are eaten sitting at a table. At
Jan 13 min read


5 minutes Creamy Omelet
Ingredients 2 to 3 eggs per person 1 TBSP of crème fraîche Shredded cheese you like (10 to 20 gr per person) Herbes de Provence (optional) Salad : roquette or mache or whatever salad you enjoy Directions Beat the eggs into an omelet. Add the cream, mix well/whisk. Add the cheese and mix. Add a pinch of salt, the herbs and mix. Melt butter in a skillet. Pour in the eggs. Let brown, then when ready, add the salad on top. Fold in half and serve.
Jan 11 min read


Eating with the Seasons 🍎🥕
Eating Seasonal Fruits & Vegetables If you follow me on my YouTube channel, you already know that I love cooking from scratch simple food. One of my favorite habits is eating fruits and vegetables in season. It’s honestly one of the best ways to stay healthy and energized, while also taking a more sustainable approach to food and supporting local agriculture. Eating seasonally is also fun: it naturally brings variety to your plate and gives you something to look forward to. E
Jan 12 min read


Trout with almonds
A super easy and quick but delicious recipe! Everyone will love it! Ingredients: 1 trout per person (I use frozen trouts) 100gr (3 oz) of sliced almonds 1 Lemon Butter Directions: Put the trouts into a baking dish Bake at 200° C (400°F) for 15 minutes skin side up If they are frozen, cook for 5 to 10 minutes longer (make sure to check) Put under the grill for the last 5 minutes of cooking Meanwhile brown the almonds with the butter in a skillet Serve with some greek Yogurt Sq
Dec 3, 20251 min read
Grilled cod fillets with herbs
Ingredients 4 frozen cod fillets Thyme Herbes de Provence Cayenne pepper powder Fresh or dried coriander Garlic powder or fresh garlic Crème fraîche 1 lemon A handful of peanuts (optional) Salt, pepper Directions Place the fillets in an oven dish and sprinkle with herbes de Provence, a pinch of pepper, a pinch of garlic, crème fraîche, salt, and pepper. Bake for about 20 minutes at 210° Celsius (410° F) In a small bowl, crush the peanuts as finely as possible with a pestle (b
Sep 23, 20251 min read


Endive Gratin with Ham
Ingredients 6 medium endives (or any vegetables you like) 100 gr Swiss cheese Mascarpone (25 cl) or Bechamel sauce Fresh garlic or garlic powder (optional) 6 slices of ham Directions Place the endives in a casserole dish with a little butter and cook for 30 minutes over medium heat. You can also cook them 30 minutes in water or in the microwave at 900 W for 5 minutes, then turn the endives and cook for another 5 minutes Drain the endives Spread some Mascarpone or Bechamele sa
Sep 23, 20251 min read
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