Recipe of the day
Roasted Carrots
Carrots roasted until soft in the middle and caramelised at the edges, then glazed with honey, olive oil, garlic and herbes de Provence. Sweet, savoury, and herby. The easiest French side dish there is!
Recipe of the day
Roasted Carrots
Carrots roasted until soft in the middle and caramelised at the edges, then glazed with honey, olive oil, garlic and herbes de Provence. Sweet, savoury, and herby. The easiest French side dish there is!
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Apple Compote
Soft apples simmered slowly until they collapse into a thick, glossy compote. Sweet, faintly caramelised, and comforting. The French compote eaten warm, cold, or straight from the jar!
Dessert of the day
Apple Compote
Soft apples simmered slowly until they collapse into a thick, glossy compote. Sweet, faintly caramelised, and comforting. The French compote eaten warm, cold, or straight from the jar!
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