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Today I bring you a classic recipe for Potato Gratin, also known as Gratin Dauphinois in French cuisine. It is a rich, comforting dish consisting of thinly sliced ​​potatoes, slowly cooked in cream or a mixture of milk and cream, with garlic and often grated cheese on top until a golden, crispy crust forms.

This Easter, I invite you to join us in preparing a recipe that brings the spirit of spring directly to our table: the French recipe for Pâté de Pâques (Easter Pâté). This dish, with roots in the heart of France's Loire Valley, is more than just a meal; It is a symbol of celebration, uniting the delicacy of pâté and the tradition of Easter eggs in a perfect harmony of flavors and textures.

Are you looking for a special recipe for these holidays or for a special celebration? Nothing beats the pleasure of sharing a lobster bouillabaisse soup with your loved ones, and prepared in a slow cooker you will make it in no time! This Mediterranean recipe, full of sea flavors and comforting aromas and whose origins date back to the Provence region in France, has gone through generations maintaining its essence: an exquisite combination of fish, fresh seafood and aromatic herbs.

Which appetizer will you like the most? I think that among these options of canapes and toasts that we bring you today, you won't know which one to decide on... Because they are all delicious appetizers! In addition, making them takes very little time but you will look wonderfully well at engagement lunches and dinners. Look at the appetizers we bring you! I hope you find them inspiring. Let's go get them!

Back to the cold, Back to the oven! I find it to be a wonderful ally in the kitchen, because it allows me to not worry about tending to the stove and the result is always fantastic. And this onion cake is good proof of this, you will immediately see why!

When the cold weather arrives, nothing better than a comforting cream to go into the cocotte. This time, with our classic mushroom cream recipe, which we prepare in the iron cocotte. The heady aroma of mushrooms sautéing in the kitchen evokes a feeling of warmth and familiarity, like a hug in the form of flavor. The process is a delight for the senses, from the soft crackling as they cook to the irresistible aroma that gradually unfolds.

This Italian-style mushroom risotto is a dish that is desired at any time of the year, but especially in autumn. I'm sure you'll like it so much that you'll want to enjoy it again and again. An exquisite recipe that combines the creaminess of risotto with the forest flavor of mushrooms and the always special touch that Parmesan cheese provides.

This Roasted Butternut Squash with Apple recipe is a true fall treat. This dish combines the sweetness of butternut squash with the succulence of apples, creating a blend of flavors that will transport you to a world of comfort and warmth. Added to it is the warm touch of spices, which will transport you to a feast of flavors that evokes the cozy afternoons of the season.

If there is a dish that tastes like summer, it is prawns and prawns. Cooked in any way they are delicious. This recipe for flambéed prawns with whiskey and sweet peppers is a fantastic option to enjoy both for lunch and dinner and also, why not, as a fantastic appetizer.

I put on my apron today with a very French air, and I do it for a double reason: this tartiflette recipe is a typical French recipe, and it also includes plenty of cheese. Cheese and potato, oh, la la!

For passionate cooks and appreciative diners, there is nothing more expected on these dates than having on the table any dish that smells, tastes or transmits Christmas. Traditional stews are received with joy every year, because they are part of those moments that remain etched in our memory. But new recipes are also expected to delight your guests, and this Basil Pesto Stuffed Christmas Tree will do the trick.

I bring you two recipes with dates that are as beautiful as they are surprising. One is a most elegant appetizer and with which you will look fabulous when you present it at the Sunday table. The second proposal is a dessert or snack to finish the meal, with which you are looking for a smooth combination of flavors and play with textures.