Special edition Kitchen Madame Figaro. 100 delicious autumn-winter recipes

What is the connection between Helen Darozet and the sisters of Mont-Saint-Michel? The new Kitchen Special Edition Madame Figaro ! In addition to these guests serving up their tempting recipes on its pages, this issue has many other great surprises. From an exclusive meeting with chef Yotam Ottolenghi, who is releasing a new book, to great and unavoidable holiday recipes, including small stews, ideal for winter, not forgetting a notebook to put the vegetables and spices in all the sauces. stay hungry A little page turn…

Helen Darozen, a generous guest

Special kitchen series teams Madame Figaro pushed open the door of Chef Helen Daroze and asked her to sit down to eat. Here’s how a Top Chef judge with a star-studded career – 3 at London’s Connaught, 2 at Marsan, Paris and 1 for Villa Lacoste in Provence – finally gives in, recalling the dishes that she cooks for Christmas. for his loved ones and all those he loves. Surely he did not hesitate to open his recipe book as well. Capon des Landes stuffed with foie gras crust, pumpkin with sweetbreads and chestnuts, pancakes with apples and sweet spices or even a log roll with hazelnut praline and candied clementine… are just a few examples of the delicious dishes she offers to prepare at home. .

Mont Saint-Michel. Sisters of the Cordon Bleu

This Cooking special edition Madame Figaro also proof that gluttony is everywhere in France. Even in the Abbey of Mont-Saint-Michel, where the Sisters of the Confraternities of Jerusalem live. Every day these sisters prepare with simplicity but also with inspiration the meals of those who come to stay within their walls during a spiritual retreat. It was one of these visitors, the stylist Laurence du Tilly, who came to recharge his batteries, who, amazed by their talent, offered to prepare a collection of their recipes. They answered: “The Lord heard us.” And these are some of their wonderful specialties – garlic rolls, Christmas hot chocolate or apple galette des rois… – which can be found in the pages of the Special Kitchen Edition. Madame Figaro.

Yotam Ottolenghi. interview and exclusive recipes

The famous chef, the author of culinary bestsellers doesn’t talk much… And yet, on the occasion of the release of his new book. More goodies Hachette Cuisine editions, he gave an exclusive interview to Hors-Série Cuisine. Madame Figaro. A chance to discuss with him the reasons for his international success, to understand how he works, how he sublimates a very simple dish with sauce, the subject of this new opus, and more, and to steal from him a list of his favorite ingredients. … And, as a bonus, he offered two delectable recipes that 100% reflect the Ottolenghi style that goes so well with Middle Eastern hints, varied vegetables and unexpected flavors…

Classics. tradition is good

Classics are also in the spotlight in the Cuisine Special Edition Madame Figaro. Remove the pans to cook a pot of oxtail, clams and shellfish, free range chicken and cinnamon other apples. We also butter cake tins with star chef Jean Sulpis, who has taken an interest in this important part of family cooking. However, there is no question of limiting yourself to a basic candied fruitcake or an overly conventional ham and cheese. No! Jean Sulpice fills his cakes with cauliflower, serves them with caterpillars… Enough to arouse interest and especially appetite.

Parties: outfit for an unforgettable New Year’s Eve

Of course, this Kitchen Special Edition has a festive flavor. Emily Franco, eat girl Influencers, better known as @plus_une_miette, have thus imagined desserts and new chocolate delicacies, such as tiramisu-style pavlova, which will be the perfect end to end-of-the-year meals. But before dessert, there is an aperitif, also in line with the buffet style, consisting of small, delicate and varied portions, such as delicate beetroot bites, herb-whipped ricotta and salmon veil or mini tartlets with nigella. , hummus and butter. And for serious things? If we bet on Italy. Holiday meals in this country are real banquets that bring the whole family together. Unforgettable moments where specialties from all regions are offered. Gnocchi, chouchous, burratina Turner… could well replace the capon on the December 24 tables this winter. Just follow Alberto Suardi, Executive Chef of the Big Mamma Group, on his delicious tour of La Botte.

Autumn and winter. ultra gourmet seasons

Sweet potatoes, cabbage, oranges, all kinds of pumpkins, beets, carrots… Autumn-winter fruits and vegetables are an invitation to colorful cooking. Not inspired? There is no need to panic! Just dive into the Faim de nature recipe book, Special Edition Kitchen Madame Figaro. And to add a gourmet and eco-friendly touch to seasonal dishes, we also look to buckwheat. Buckwheat, in fact, is making a big comeback on plates, especially with the impetus of country chef Bertrand Larchet, founder of Cafe Breige. If buckwheat is the basis of his pancakes in his restaurants, he also places buckwheat in all sauces. With it, we start making buckwheat sweets and lobster shells or even buckwheat puff pastry cream with buckwheat honey.

And that’s not all…

The latest kitchen trends, gourmet novelties, faces to watch like Chef Alice Arnou, a fun and seductive date with Chef Mori Sacco… This new Special Edition prepares: Madame Figarothese are 100 recipes we’ll treasure, the “production secrets” of the most famous people in gastronomy, as well as many snacks that can be consulted to learn everything about eating well.

Available in kiosks from November 7th and online at boutique.lefigaro.fr

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