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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 vinaigrette made from three citrus juices. 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.
Classical Lasagna alla Bolognese with Spinach and Cooked Ham
This is a sophisticated Italian lasagna where each ingredient gets its own layer—earthy spinach, savory ham, rich Bolognese, and silky Béchamel sauce stay separate instead of mixing together. The technique creates clean, distinct flavors in every bite, topped with golden mozzarella. Takes about 75 minutes total and serves 6 people generously.
Provençal Tomato, Goat cheese and Anchovy Tart
This elegant French tart uses a clever Parmesan cheese layer to keep the puff pastry crisp even under juicy tomatoes. You'll layer concentrated tomato purée, meaty tomato slices, tangy goat cheese, and savory anchovies on buttery pastry for a perfect balance of salt, acid, and umami. Takes 50 minutes total and serves 4-6 as a main course or appetizer.
Authentic Pomme Purée Mousseline (Joël Robuchon Method)
This is the world's most famous mashed potatoes—a silky-smooth butter-and-potato emulsion that melts on your tongue. The secret is roasting whole potatoes to dry them out, then folding in cold butter piece by piece to create a cloud-like texture. Takes about 75 minutes and serves 4 as a luxurious side dish.
Red Wine Infused Pork Adobo with Beurre Monté
This elegant pork adobo combines Filipino braising with French butter technique to create restaurant-quality results at home. The secret is a red wine reduction that deepens the flavor, finished with silky butter that balances the vinegar's tang. Plan for 2.5 hours total, with most of that being gentle simmering while you relax. Serves 4-6 people.
Puff Pastry Pissaladière with Wine-Deglazed Onion Caramelization
This Provençal onion tart uses buttery puff pastry instead of bread dough for a lighter, flakier base. The secret is deglazing caramelized onions multiple times with white wine to build deep, savory flavor that pairs perfectly with salty anchovies and olives. Takes about 90 minutes total and serves 4 as an appetizer or light lunch.
Squid Adobo with White Wine Reduction
This Filipino-French fusion dish combines tender squid with a glossy wine-enriched adobo sauce finished with butter. The secret is cooking the squid fast—just 2 minutes over high heat—then building a rich sauce that's both tangy and silky. Ready in 35 minutes, serves 4-6 people.
Veal and Pork Meatball Green Curry
This Thai-inspired green curry features tender veal and pork meatballs simmered in a rich coconut sauce with fresh vegetables. The key is 'cracking' the coconut cream to release its oils before blooming the curry paste—a traditional technique that creates deep, authentic flavor. Total time is about 75 minutes and serves 4-6 people.
Madeleines — Classic French Method
These delicate French madeleines have a golden "scallop shell" shape and a signature hump on top. The secret is a cold rest in the fridge (at least 2 hours, ideally overnight) followed by a two-stage baking method. Makes 30-40 madeleines in about 2.5 hours, though most of that time is hands-off chilling.
Belgian Endive and Meat Puff Tart
This Belgian Endive and Meat Puff Tart is a sophisticated savory pastry that combines crispy puff pastry with a creamy nutmeg-scented béchamel, triple-meat blend, and tender Belgian endives. The key technique is blind-baking the pastry first to keep it crisp, then finishing with a bright lemon zest that cuts through the richness. Total time is 55 minutes and serves 4-6 people as an elegant appetizer or main course.
Authentic Lemon Pasta (Pasta al Limone)
This authentic Pasta al Limone is a masterclass in Italian simplicity. By emulsifying fresh lemon juice, zest, and butter with starchy pasta water, you create a luxurious, cream-free sauce that perfectly coats every strand of pasta. No herbs, no browning—just pure, bright citrus flavor.
Belgian Cheese and Ham Puff Tart
This elegant Belgian appetizer combines flaky all-butter puff pastry with a creamy lime-spiked cheese topping, finished with silky burrata and premium cured ham. The secret is a two-stage baking method that keeps the crust shatteringly crisp while the topping stays luxuriously creamy. Ready in 40 minutes, it serves 6 as a showstopping starter for dinner parties.
