Let your guests marvel at this Greek-inspired sweet and salty appetizer, easy to make. Slices of creamy feta cheese are garnished with oven-roasted shallots and beautiful, plump dates. The aniseed-flavoured alcohol enhances the flavours while the pistachio-mint duo seasons the dish. A panful to share, with almost no dishes to wash!

Winter may be devoid of greenery, but it’s no excuse to not fill your plate with it. In this case, green beans, asparagus and watercress are put to good use, but any green vegetable in your fridge will do. Just lay them on a bed of dried tarragon yogurt dressing (surprisingly fresh!). Simply blanch the veggies to retain their crunchiness and sprinkle with toasted almonds.

For brunch or lunch, make stuffed crepes with a creamy béchamel sauce, golden-brown mushrooms and gooey Gruyère. A gorgeous way of serving salty crepes.

This wonderfully Italian classic combines two ingredients: Campari and orange juice. The juice is freshly pressed, preferably, and well mixed in a cocktail shaker. The frothy texture and sweet flavour soften the typical bitterness of the spirit. A cocktail light in alcohol that adds sunshine to a winter day.

Yogurt and Berry Squares

Pork Tenderloins with Mushroom Sauce

This pie gets its bright pink colour from raspberry purée mixed with gelatin. Then whipped cream is incorporated into it, creating a dense mousse called bavarois that stays standing even when cut. Spread it in a simple crust of graham cracker crumbs and chopped pistachios. As a garnish, use the jellified fruit purée to create a mirror glaze.

On weekdays, you always need convenient lunches you can just grab before going to work or school. This barley salad stays fresh for several days in the fridge and will be your ally this winter. Roast bell peppers and shallots in the oven (they’ll give a sweet taste to the dish) and add a good bunch of chopped arugula, which is used more as an aromatic than a lettuce.

Cassoulet is a copious dish made of white beans, pork and duck—and is absolutely delicious. Its long cooking time allows all the aromas to develop and create a wonderful marriage of flavours. This is a classic that’s not afraid of rich and complex flavours. Bonus: It leaves a sublime smell wafting through the house.

Here’s a charming version of Alsatian choucroute, which mixes family-style serving with generous garnishes—including potatoes in case the cabbage and meat are not sufficient enough! A familiar tasting dish, perfect after an afternoon of skiing.