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Rustic plum tart.
I was walking around the village this afternoon with Milo and l slipped on 100's of plums, SO many plums are bringing the branches down (and me). There are only so many jars of jam l can make, so what to do? This recipe is fast and easy and very tasty, a great one to...
French Alps for a special wedding day!
Hugh and l have been very fortunate over the last few years to host some very special occasions at Chalet Savoie Faire. It always makes us feel so proud to be asked to host such a momentous day, this house was built to hold a celebration of love and life shared...
Dark Chocolate Beetroot Brownies
This is an eggless recipe, l used a home made apple puree to replace the 2 eggs. It's rich, delicious, the beetroot keeps it moist and it stores well in an air tight container for up to a week. Now the kids have gone back to school, this is a good lunch box filler...
Spaghetti with lemon, chilli & rocket.
Do you ever get home from work and wonder what you are going to cook? Well, keep this little 5 minute wonder in your back pocket for one of "those " days. This is a vegetarian recipe, but its just as nice if you add some crispy bacon or chorizo. Serves 4. Ingredients...
Home made Gnocchi
I can't even write this recipe without having the taste sensation of the light, fluffy potato dumplings in my mouth, coated with the rich tomato sauce and strong smell of basil floating in the air. Belissimo! A great Italian classic that l have been cooking for many...
Baked Brie
A quick and impressive share plate that will get the conversation started in any situation. We like to serve this to our guests at Chalet Savoie Faire during the aperitif with some local Savoie white wine. Dipping crusty homemade bread into a melted round of Brie...
Your holiday, you decide!
Activities in Savoie all year round, for all the family to enjoy.
Gluten free Anzac biscuits
We always have a jar of Anzacs in the house for the guests that drop by unexpectedly. They keep for up to a week in an airtight container, although we never seem to keep them that long with Hugh's sweet tooth. Ingredients 50g desicated coconut 95g gluten free oats...
Cycling the Col de la Madeleine
Cycling Col de la Madeleine from Chalet Savoie Faire
Summer cooking in the mountains.
Cookery classes using local produce, easy recipes, healthy and suitable for all levels. Come and join us, you won’t be disappointed!
Savoury muffins
Chorizo, Spinach & Feta muffins Ingredients - makes 8 150g wholemeal flour 120g sour cream (or buttermilk) 50g self raising flour 3 eggs 4 tbsp olive oil 1 tsp baking powder 100g feta cheese 50g chorizo, skinned and chopped into small pieces 50g fresh baby spinach,...
Coconut and coriander mussels
An easy starter or main course that will “WOW”