Warmth, happiness, and flavors are on the menu this July.
Seasonal products galore
We’re not going to rehash history or reinvent the wheel, this month, as always, we’re focusing on seasonal produce, packed with vitamins and sunshine. Strawberry, peach, apricot, watermelon, melon, raspberry, but also rhubarb, for fruit; and zucchini, cucumber, pepper, green bean, artichoke, or even eggplant brighten up our plates by adding a splash of color. In July, we also don’t forget to give pride of place to aromatic herbs: basil, parsley, chervil, chives, coriander, tarragon, rosemary. Blended into a gourmet pesto, to be served with beautifully reddened tomatoes, a nice burrata, or bread crisps, aromatic herbs like rosemary can also be used as a base for gourmet skewers, or fried like sage leaves.
Glory to freshness
In summer, make way for the freshness of certain cheeses like mozzarella, burrata, or feta, which work wonders in raw or processed versions. Feta, for example, awakens watermelon; burrata is splendid with almost all the ingredients it accompanies; when mozza accompanied by a drizzle of a nice olive oil is enough in itself.
Summer recipes
Each season has its flagship recipes. In summer, we give pride of place to caprese salad; meat or vegetable tartares; varied carpaccio; colorful salads; summer vegetable tarts; gourmet ratatouille; refreshing gazpacho; or iodized shellfish. So many holiday, traditional, or family flavors that delight us all summer long.
Raw, cooked, or smoked on the barbecue, seasonal flavors – vegetable, marine, or meat – adapt to all preparations. Proof by 30.
Tuna and watermelon ceviche
© Akiko Ida
- 4 people
- Level: Very easy
- 10 minutes of preparation
- Cheap
- See the recipe: Tuna and watermelon ceviche
Tomato soup with bread
© Valery Guedes
- 4 people
- Level: Very easy
- 15 minutes of preparation
- Cheap
- See the recipe: Tomato soup with bread
Southern Octopus Salad
© Valery Guedes
- 4 people
- Level: Easy
- 20 minutes of preparation
- Cheap
- See the recipe: Southern octopus salad
Risotto with zucchini and parma ham
© Akiko Ida
- 4 people
- Level: Very easy
- 30 minutes of preparation
- Cheap
- See the recipe: Risotto with zucchini and Parma ham
Marielle’s Tomato and Marjoram Tart
© Pierre Baëlen
- 4 people
- Level: Very easy
- 30 minutes of preparation
- Cheap
- See the recipe: Marielle’s Tomato and Marjoram Tart
Marinated eggplants and sardines, coriander and lime
© Pierre Baëlen
- 5 people
- Level: Very easy
- 60 minutes of preparation
- Cheap
- See the recipe: Marinated eggplants and sardines, coriander and lime
Frozen melon soup, watermelon, and bresaola chips
© Emanuela Cino
- 4 people
- Level: Very easy
- 20 minutes of preparation
- Cheap
- See the recipe: Frozen melon, watermelon and bresaola chip soup
Peach and Feta Salad
© Brigitte Baudesson
- 4 people
- Level: Very easy
- 15 minutes of preparation
- Cheap
- See the recipe: Peach and Feta Salad
Valencian rice with vegetables and saffron
© Valery Guedes
- 8 people
- Level: Easy
- 20 minutes of preparation
- Cheap
- See the recipe: Valencian rice with vegetables and saffron
Pan with red and yellow tomatoes
© Valery Guedes
- 8 people
- Level: Very easy
- 20 minutes of preparation
- Cheap
- See the recipe: Pan con tomatoes rouges et jaunes
Mackerel in foil and pan-fried green beans, sesame, garlic and chilli
© Valery Guedes
- 8 people
- Level: Easy
- 20 minutes of preparation
- Cheap
- See the recipe: Mackerel in foil and pan-fried green beans, sesame, garlic and chili pepper
Roasted goat in fig leaves
© Valery Guedes
- 6 persons
- Level: Very easy
- 15 minutes of preparation
- Cheap
- See the recipe: Roasted goat in fig leaves
Raw and cooked carpaccio with summer fruits, vegetables and roots
© Grégoire Kalt
- 4 people
- Level: Easy
- 20 minutes of preparation
- Cheap
- See the recipe: Raw and cooked carpaccio with summer fruits, vegetables and roots
Veal carpaccio and smoked mozzarella
© Virginie Garnier
- 4 people
- Level: Very easy
- 20 minutes of preparation
- Cheap
- See the recipe: Veal carpaccio and smoked mozzarella
Shellfish according to the return of the shore fisherman
© Pierre Baëlen
- 4 people
- Level: Very easy
- 20 minutes of preparation
- Cheap
- See the recipe: Shellfish according to the return of the shore fisherman
Melon salad, Iberian ham and quick melon-Porto sorbet
© Emanuela Cino
- 4 people
- Level: Easy
- 30 minutes of preparation
- Cheap
- See the recipe: Melon salad, Iberian ham and quick melon-Porto sorbet
Casarecce pasta with bottarga and preserved lemon
© Pierre Baëlen
- 4 people
- Level: Very easy
- 30 minutes of preparation
- Cheap
- See the recipe: Casarecce pasta with bottarga and preserved lemon
Baked Egg Ratatouille
© Valery Guedes
- 8 people
- Level: Easy
- 20 minutes of preparation
- Cheap
- See the recipe: Baked egg ratatouille
Tomato, apricot and verbena gazpacho
© Emanuela Cino
- 4 people
- Level: Very easy
- 15 minutes of preparation
- Cheap
- See the recipe: Tomato, apricot and verbena gazpacho
Potato gnocchi with herbs, cream and zucchini flowers
© Valery Guedes
- 4 people
- Level: Very easy
- 35 minutes of preparation
- Cheap
- See the recipe: Potato gnocchi with herbs, cream and zucchini flowers
Sage Leaf Fritters
© Vérane Frédiani
- 4 people
- Level: Very easy
- 5 minutes of preparation
- Cheap
- See the recipe: Sage Leaf Fritters
Roasted Eggplant with Tahini
© Brigitte Baudesson
- 4 people
- Level: Very easy
- 25 minutes of preparation
- Cheap
- See the recipe: Roasted eggplant with tahini
Rice and rice, shrimp and lime
© Valery Guedes
- 4 people
- Level: Very easy
- 20 minutes of preparation
- Cheap
- See the recipe: Risi e bisi, shrimp and lime
Barbecued Lemon and Fennel Sea Bass
© Pierre Baëlen
- 4 people
- Level: Easy
- 10 minutes of preparation
- Pretty expensive
- See the recipe: Barbecued Lemon and Fennel Sea Bass
Grilled peach salad, duck breast and blueberries, pecans and cream cheese
© Valery Guedes
- 4 people
- Level: Very easy
- 20 minutes of preparation
- Cheap
- See the recipe: Grilled peach salad, duck breast and blueberries, pecans and cream cheese
Halibut fillets with candied tomato petals
© Valery Guedes
- 4 people
- Level: Very easy
- 25 minutes of preparation
- Cheap
- See the recipe: Halibut fillets with candied tomato petals
Cherry Tomato and Rosemary Focaccia
© Pierre Baëlen
- 4 people
- Level: Very easy
- 35 minutes of preparation
- Cheap
- See the recipe: Cherry tomato and rosemary focaccia
Surprise eggplant rolls
© Akiko Ida
- 4 people
- Level: Easy
- 15 minutes of preparation
- Cheap
- See the recipe: Surprise eggplant rolls
Vitello tonnato, bread chips and young shoots
© Valery Guedes
- 4 people
- Level: Easy
- 45 minutes of preparation
- Cheap
- See the recipe: Vitello tonnato, bread chips and young shoots
Eggplant salad with zaatar
© Guillaume Czerw
- 4 people
- Level: Very easy
- 30 minutes of preparation
- Cheap
- See the recipe: Eggplant salad with zaatar
