American comfort, chef technique
American recipes
American cooking is generous and direct: fire, smoke, bold seasoning, and food meant to be shared. Christophe keeps that spirit and slips French technique underneath.
His work has taken him across North America as well as Europe and Asia. What he took from American cooking is confidence — big flavour, practical portions, and the grill as a real kitchen tool. French training gives the sauces structure and the timing discipline that keeps comfort food from tipping into chaos.
4 recipes in this collection
Why trust it
These recipes combine American generosity with the discipline of Le Cordon Bleu training in cuisine, boulangerie, and patisserie, plus two-star Michelin kitchen experience.
Technique focus
Look for clean grill heat, pan sauces built from fond, balanced seasoning, and sides that carry their own weight.
Pantry cues
Butter, beef, pork, smoke, mustard, herbs, potatoes, corn, and seasonal produce do much of the heavy lifting.
Bacon Mac and Cheese with a Three-Cheese Sauce
This ultimate bacon mac and cheese builds a rich three-cheese sauce on a hybrid béchamel-velouté made with both chicken stock and whole milk. Crispy smoked bacon lardons fold through the pasta, and a panko-Parmesan crust bakes to a golden crunch. Ready in about 60 minutes and serves 4 to 6.
Apple and Fennel Salad with Fresh Dill and Triple-Citrus Vinaigrette
This crisp salad combines paper-thin fennel with sweet apples and fresh dill, all dressed in a bright citrus vinaigrette. The key trick is shaving the fennel super thin so it's delicate, not overpowering. Ready in just 20 minutes and serves 4 as a refreshing starter.
Crispy Fish and Chips
This British classic uses professional secrets to create an ultra-crispy coating that stays crunchy for hours. The key is ultra-cold fish, rice flour coating, and a vodka-spiked batter that puffs up light and airy. Takes about 45 minutes and serves 4 people with restaurant-quality results.
Bomb Scrambled Eggs (W/ Bacon)
These scrambled eggs combine French low-and-slow cooking with bold Asian flavors like fish sauce and sesame oil. The gentle heat creates creamy, custard-like eggs while crispy bacon adds smoky crunch. Ready in 20 minutes, this fusion breakfast serves 1 but scales easily for weekend brunch.
Fire-cooked mains, rich sides, and dishes built for the table. A small collection, growing over time. Browse the American recipes above, or find dishes ready to heat in the shop.