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Céleri-rave Rémoulade

April 16, 2026 No Comments

This recipe is part of a larger dinner party menu you can find on my Substack. The category is Parisian Bistro, and it will feature five courses inspired by these historic restaurants. You can find the first recipe here. The rest will follow later this week. 🙂

It’s pretty safe to say that if you grew up in France, you know this dish. This ubiquitous salad is often referred to as “French Coleslaw” because it fulfills a similar purpose on the plate, and it is as widespread as the chip shop and Southern BBQ mainstay. But before we get to the history, let’s talk about what this dish is. Céleri-Rave Rémoulade is a salad comprised of julienned celeriac root dressed in the French form of rémoulade. Chopped capers, cornichons, and herbs, like parsley and tarragon, are sometimes added for extra flavour and colour.

Salads, Sides, Vegetarian

Shaved Fennel Honeycrisp Salad

October 17, 2025 No Comments

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This past weekend, it was Thanksgiving here in Canada. I will be the first to admit that I’m not a “turkey with all the trimmings” sort of girl. My partner and I slow-cooked chorizo sausages and made tacos to mark the occasion. It’s not that I find any one holiday dish to be particularly offensive. I just find traditional holiday fare to be a little, well, overwhelming. It’s a lot at once. For example, I could practically live off of mashed potatoes, but on a plate with stuffing, turkey, ham (sometimes), and every other root vegetable known to man, it’s easy to lose track of those heavenly taters. When it comes to heavy holiday meals, sometimes your palette just needs a break, and today’s Shaved Fennel Honeycrisp Salad is that break.

Grains & Legumes, Sides

Caramelized Onion Apricot Rice Pilaf

April 7, 2025 2 Comments

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Today’s Caramelized Onion Apricot Rice Pilaf was conceived as an alternative Easter side to the usual scalloped potatoes. I have since seen the error of my ways and realized that this pilaf shouldn’t be in place of anything. This is a “Yes, and!” situation. You can have your pilaf and your potatoes and eat them too. But I will say that if you plan on serving lamb as your Easter main, I think this pilaf will complement its flavours a little more. I often think of scalloped potatoes as ham’s most natural companion. But why pit two stellar sides against each other when you don’t have to?

Sides, Vegetarian

Green Beans with Gorgonzola Aioli and Pecans

December 6, 2024 No Comments

Green Beans with Gorgonzola Aioli with Pecans

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During the holidays even veggies get a little festive fair. Green beans aren’t a dish that typically inspires fandom but these Green Beans with Gorgonzola Aioli just might. This dish features green beans blanched to tender but crisp perfection dressed in a rich Gorgonzola aioli and topped with coarsely chopped pecans and fresh mint leaves. Did I mention the beans are served in a bowl lined with gem lettuce leaves? Because, at this time of year, even beans deserve a nice bit of gift wrap. This recipe is super simple to make and hard to forget, so let’s dive right in!