Elle Republic

This quick and easy parsley and radish salad is all about radishes in their wholesome, simple state. Don’t expect to have your socks blown off by a flavor explosion -- this one is all about the pure unadulterated mild and sweet taste of French Breakfast radishes. It's for all of you out there who love to munch on fresh crisp radishes fresh from the market (and if you are...

Simplicity itself. Thin slices of raw, ultra-fresh salmon and white asparagus are marinated in a mixture of sweet red onion, lime juice, and chili before being served with avocado and fresh cilantro. Ceviche makes a fabulous starter or light dinner – perfect for a sunny spring or summer evening. Ceviche is seafood dish popular in the coastal regions of the Americas, especially Central and South America - and regularly served...

Have you ever tried cuttlefish? Well, imagine if you could cross an octopus and squid, that pretty much what you can expect it to taste like. If you love either of them, you’ll love cuttlefish. Cuttlefish is something I only became acquainted with when I moved to Europe. Thanks mostly to my favorite Schwabe who likes to prepare it from time to time and was kind enough to explain to...

Frisée Salad with Roquefort, Candied Walnuts and Oranges. I am 120% sure that this is what salad dreams are made of – a salad featuring frisée, radicchio, bright winter citrus, sweet, anise-like tarragon, outstandingly complex and creamy Roquefort AND crunchy candied walnuts. SO delicious!! Just give me a second to catch my breath! This wonderfully tasty salad is sure to brighten your mood almost as much as experiencing a month...

Full of flavor and color, fresh asparagus, whether it be green, white or purple, is a celebration of spring! I love it when asparagus starts flooding the farmer's markets, especially when I get my hands on fresh purple asparagus. The fabulous thing about it is that it's tender enough to be eaten raw. Just use a vegetable peeler to transform it into raw silky strips then toss it together...

German food. Love, love, love it. Succulent beef, delicious gravy. The origin of the word “roulade” may be French but Rouladen is very much a traditional German dish usually consisting of bacon, onions, mustard and pickles wrapped in thinly sliced beef which is browned, then braised over low heat in a red wine broth. Although this dish was once considered a standard meal for common people, nowadays it is often...