Salad daysPeople often ask me why I'm not enormous. Even if I do have a penchant for
cakes, I think what saves me is that my idea of a perfect meal is some variation on this.
Strawberry and tomato gaspacho with pistachio oilPistachio oil brings an extra touch of originality to strawberry and tomato gaspacho, which I came across at Le Mirazur's new tapas-style bar and couldn't wait to recreate.
Les petits farcisWhat I love about these little stuffed vegetables, known affectionately as "les farcis" ("the stuffed") in Nice, is how they reflect the personality of each cook.
Fava bean gnocchiI've had some disasters in the past with non-potato gnocchi. Still, the knowledge that gnocchi and fèves are Sam's two favorite foods in the world - after chocolate, of course - gave me the incentive to try my luck.