Recipe of the day
Anchoïade
A rough, intensely flavoured paste of anchovies, garlic, capers, and olive oil, served in a bowl with grilled bread and raw vegetables for dipping. Strong, salty, deeply savoury, this is Provençal aperitif food at its most honest!
French Cooking Recipes
French Cooking Recipes
Recipe of the day
Anchoïade
A rough, intensely flavoured paste of anchovies, garlic, capers, and olive oil, served in a bowl with grilled bread and raw vegetables for dipping. Strong, salty, deeply savoury, this is Provençal aperitif food at its most honest!
French Desserts
French Desserts

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