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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
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