Salmon en Papillote with Leeks and Yogurt Dill Sauce

We wanted to have a beautiful and healthy meal to share, but I cannot let go of my need to impress all together, so I thought a lovely piece of fish prepared in a traditional and beautiful manner would be the perfect solution! En Papilotte sounds really fancy, doesn’t it? It really just means in paper. The technique is to wrap a piece of fish and any accompanying goodies in a piece of parchment and seal it so the fish steams in its little envelope as it bakes.

Creamy Chicken and Fig Curry

My chicken and fig curry was one of the most popular dishes from our Indian dinner a few months back. My friend Gonzo, an amazing cook who occasionally cooks with me for Chez Nous Dinners, insisted that figs are not a traditional flavor in Indian dishes, but I decided to give it a try anyway!…

Homemade Yogurt

I love to have yogurt for breakfast, but I do not love visiting the yogurt aisle at the grocery store. I am a firm believer in full fat yogurt and I like mine plain so I can avoid food coloring and artificial sweeteners. I prefer to add on some granola, fruit and a bit of…