https://bernard-luc.com/ French-inspired home cooking without the grand entrance. en Tue, 08 Sep 2026 09:00:00 GMT https://bernard-luc.com/roux-vs-beurre-manie/https://bernard-luc.com/roux-vs-beurre-manie/Tue, 08 Sep 2026 09:00:00 GMTRoux is flour and fat cooked together before use in a sauce; beurre manié is softened butter mixed with flour before cooking. https://bernard-luc.com/leek-potato-soup-for-two/https://bernard-luc.com/leek-potato-soup-for-two/Sun, 19 Jul 2026 09:00:00 GMTFor leek and potato soup for two, soften 150 g thoroughly washed sliced leek in 14 g butter with salt for 7 to 9 minutes without browning. https://bernard-luc.com/mustard-lentil-salad-for-two/https://bernard-luc.com/mustard-lentil-salad-for-two/Sun, 19 Jul 2026 09:00:00 GMTFor mustard lentil salad for two, simmer 150 g rinsed small green or brown lentils in 700 ml water until tender but intact, beginning to check at 20 minutes.