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Simple French Riviera Spring Menu

April 14, 2021

On Saturday, April 17th I will be hosting a cooking demonstration for Alliance Française, Washington DC Chapter. (Link here to register before it is too late!) It got me thinking about all that I love to cook in spring time. After months of soups and slow-cooked meals that bring warmth and comfort in winter, in…

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Authentic Olive Tapenade

April 12, 2021

Tapenade aux olives provençal or, Authentic Provençal Olive Tapenade, is a delicious spread of olives, garlic, capers and often anchovies, that is served in the South of France. Most restaurants and market bistros will serve a small dish of tapenade accompanied with totis (Provençal for small slices of toasted baguette) or vegetable spears the moment…

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Easy Branzino with Vierge Sauce

April 11, 2021

“Loup de la Mediterranée” is one of Le Chef’s favorite fishes and one of my go-to dishes to serve for a special Brunch/Lunch or when we have friends over. Branzino, as it is known in English, has a very delicate taste that pairs beautifully with the zing of a beautifully balanced Vierge Sauce. Juicy cherry…

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Spring Asparagus Recipe with a Champagne Citrus Vinaigrette

April 7, 2021

This article and recipe for Spring Asparagus with a Champagne Citrus Vinaigrette first appeared in the Spring 2020 issue of Edible DC Magazine. Photography by Jennifer Chase. Words and recipe by Anina Belle Giannini. Le Chef, as I lovingly refer to my husband, and I used to live in his native South of France. We…

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Simple Provençal Tomato Soup with Goat Cheese Tartines

March 28, 2021

Few things are as comforting as a rich tomato soup on a rainy day. This Simple Provençal Tomato Soup with Goat Cheese Tartines is a family favorite and gives a South of France spin to the American Classic. Adding basil pesto (or fresh basil if it is in season) to the soup at the last…

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Potage aux légumes

Healthy Potage aux Légumes – French Vegetable Soup

February 21, 2021

Potage aux Légumes is a French vegetable soup that has been blended until there are no visible chunks left. It can also be known as soupe passée or soupe moulinée. Similar to a creamed soup, except that there does not need to be any cream. My French Grandmother-in-law loves to serve a Potage aux Légumes…

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Medium rare steak

How to cook Filet Mignon like a Chef

February 12, 2021

Filet Mignon et Purée de Pomme de Terre : Filet Mignon and Mashed Potatoes It is hard to go wrong with a Filet Mignon Steak. One of the most tender cuts of steak and when cooked properly at home feels very luxurious. Le Chef and I enjoy serving steak at home because, like with the…

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Chef's scallops

Seared Scallops and Leeks in White Wine Recipe

February 12, 2021

Noix de St. Jaques poêlées Sifflés de Poireaux au Vin Blanc Pan Seared Diver Scallops and Leeks in White Wine make for a delicious and elegant French-inspired appetizer. The sweet, buttery taste of the scallops pairs beautifully with the slight tang of leeks. This dish is super simple to make and yet is impressive to…

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Le Chef’s Moelleux au Chocolat – the cake that made me fall in love…

February 6, 2021

Moelleux au chocolat (translation: soft chocolate) is also known as a chocolate lava cake or as a mi-cuit au chocolat. This recipe, Le Chef’s recipe, makes for a cake that is rich on the outside and decadently gooey on the inside – positively oozing with dark chocolate. How I fell in love with my husband…

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Healthy Freezer meal batch cooking

Healthy Freezer Meal Batch Cooking

January 27, 2021

How I cook 24 made-from-scratch meals in one hour with my healthy freezer meal batch cooking technique As a working mom with two kids I don’t have a lot of time to be cooking every day. However, it is a priority for me to be able to serve healthy, tasty meals to my family. I…

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Bonjour! My name is Anina Belle. I am a Canadian/American working mom who went on a study exchange to the South of France in my early twenties and fell in love with a French Chef. We were married in Nice and now live in Washington, DC with our toddler daughter with another baby on the way! Our time in France gave me a deep appreciation for French food and the French joie de vivre. Read More

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« Pocher » as in « Asperges vertes pochées, « Pocher » as in « Asperges vertes pochées, accompagnées d’une petite vinaigrette au Champagne et citron » or « poached asparagus with a Champagne Citrus Vinaigrette »that I will be cooking for Saturday’s cooking demonstration with @afwashington_dc . There is still time to register (link in bio), participation is only $5 and all proceeds go to Alliance Française. Who is joining me? #cookingdemonstration #cookingclass #frenchcooking #frenchwords
A question for all you Mamas - at what age did you A question for all you Mamas - at what age did you move your babies to their own rooms? Our pediatrician suggested 9 months old, but I would give anything for a full night’s sleep at this point... #4monthsleepregression #stillregressing #motherhood #sotired
Super simple recipe for oven baked Branzino with s Super simple recipe for oven baked Branzino with sauce Vierge is now up on le blog (link in bio). 25 minutes total for a delicious, light meal with flavors of the French Riviera 🇫🇷💙🍋. Bon Appétit mes amis. #branzino #loupdemer #ovenbaked #mediterraneandiet #frenchriviera
The Poached Asparagus with a Champagne Citrus Vina The Poached Asparagus with a Champagne Citrus Vinaigrette recipe @lechefsebastien and I created for @edible_dc last year is up on the blog. If you are joining us for the cooking demonstration with @afwashington_dc , we will be opening with this dish! I am so in love with these photos by the talented @thejenchase 💙 Link in bio #springrecipes #asparagus #frenchcooking #foodiefriday #francophile
Want to learn to cook this menu? I am hosting a vi Want to learn to cook this menu? I am hosting a virtual French Riviera Spring themed cooking demonstration, Saturday April 17th, 3pm. Registration is $5, all benefits go to @afwashington_dc . Reservation link is in their bio. @lechefsebastien will, very gratefully, be lending me a hand. ❤️Who is ready for a taste of the South of France ? 🇫🇷 🍋 🥖 🥂 #cookingclass #frenchriviera #frenchcooking #cookinginfrench #francophile #frenchfood
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