My post from yesterday was really misunderstood (apparently due to my poor wording—sorry, I’m not a native English speaker). Most people thought that my photos of bread, biscuits, and crepes from our vacation were the only things we ate for 7 people over 13 days… So no, those were just pictures of baked goods I wanted to share, not our full menu, obviously 😅.
Some even begged me to add protein or vegetables… wtf. We’re French, and we eat bread, fruits, and vegetables at every meal—it’s completely normal for us. So reading those comments was really strange. I guess it’s just a bit of a cultural difference.
I didn’t take many pictures of our main meals during the vacation, but I found some of the recipes we made on my website (with some adjustments—like the zucchini in the thali from the first photo, which we swapped for a leek fondue because of the season).
Here is the recipe for the thali (and the other ones are all on my website https://elinestable.com )
For 4 servings :
- basmati rice 3/4 (cups)
- homemade vegan naans 4 – optional
For the dahl :
– shallots 2
– coral lentils 2/3 (cups)
– tomato coulis 1/2 (cups)
– turmeric powder 1 (tsp)
– ginger powder 2 (tsp)
– coconut milk 1 (cups)
– garlic 2 (clove)
– water 3 (cups)
– neutral oil 2 (tbsp)
For the potato curry :
– potatoes 1.3 (lb)
– blanched or frozen peas 1 1/2 (cups)
– nutritional yeast 1/2 (cups)
– water 4 (cups)
– curry 2 (tsp)
– salt, pepper
– neutral oil 2 (tbsp)
For the zucchini :
– zucchini 2
– sesame 2 (tbsp)
– olive oil 2 (tbsp)
– Garlic powder 1 (tsp)
Cook the rice in a pot of water.
We're going to manage the cookings at the same time, so before starting: cut the zucchini in half, then into slices. Peel the potato. Cut it into cubes. Peel and mince the shallot and the garlic clove.
Prepare the potato curry: In a pan, heat up the oil and brown the potato for a few minutes. Deglaze with water, and add the green peas, nutritional yeast, curry, salt, and pepper. Let it cook until the water is completely reduced and the potatoes are well cooked.
Prepare the dahl: In a small saucepan, heat the oil. Sweat the shallot in it. Add the garlic and then the raw lentils. Add the spices and allow them to roast for a few seconds before deglazing with water. Add salt and tomato puree, then simmer for about 12 minutes until the water evaporates and the texture of the dahl thickens. Then pour in the coconut milk!
Prepare the zucchini: In a small frying pan, heat the oil. Cook the zucchini over medium heat for about 12 minutes. Then add sesame, salt, pepper, and garlic powder!
Heat the naans in the oven.
On plates, serve the rice, dahl, potato curry, cooked zucchini, a naan, and some sunflower sprouts.
by ElineBonnin
31 Comments
lol I’m just jealous two weeks hosting your in laws was like a vacation!! Everything looks amazing from both posts. Yum!
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Oh my goodness! I’m stuck on a train at the moment and I’m so hungry!
Your cooking is incredible!! I am so glad I’ve gotten access to your page, I have loved everything I’ve seen from you so far!!
Can I be your in law
People were so obnoxious on your last post when it was obvious in the body of text that you guys had full meals between the treats. Everything looked/looks delicious!
You’re adopting me right now.
Lovely
People are idiots. Even if your vacation was filled with bread and sweets, who cares?? They aren’t eating it.
Can I be your in law?
You were wonderful! Don’t let these stuck up haters get you down
Sorry you had to deal with the negativity. I was feeling quite the opposite and was drawn in to your photos. Your family is quite lucky to have so much wonderful food. Yay carbs! 🥖🥯 🥐 🍞
“Begging.”
I sense hyperbole is at play.
très délicieux..merci pour le partage!
I would love the recipe to that delicious bean dish 🙂
Nothing like scooping up hearty veggies and beans with a good crusty bread!!
Not enough carbs!! 😉 (joke!!).
I’m still obsessed with your bread and pain au chocs!
These look so beautiful!
So you are saying you run a top notch spa with a world class chef? I just had lunch and I want it all!
Lovely! Super diverse meals and so wholesome looking!
Indian here – if you haven’t already, definitely explore adding chutneys, Indian pickles, or crunchy stuff like papadum to your thalis! A mint chutney would be a lovely addition to your potato sabji, and Indian mango pickles are fun with dals!
Tous ces plats semblent délicieux. Vous avez beaucoup de talent, les gens que vous nourrissez sont chanceux. Vraiment, bravo!
This all looks amazing! I want to come vacation at your house just for the food!
It’s actually insane how controversial this post was. Honestly, it’s insanely nice for you to keep for your spouse (much less your in-laws). These look fantastic and delicious.
It’s not a cultural difference – you fully got attacked in that last post for no reason. Because I have decent reading comprehension, I was fully able to understand that wasn’t ALL that you served them, but likely the highlights, and carbs are always a highlight! 😋 That said, what a damn flex to follow up with this! Haha get em tiger
Edit: spelling
Incredible OP! 🩷
This looks like heaven 😭❤️
Can I be an in-law? 😳
This looks soooo delicious ♡♡♡ I went straight to your site.
The comments yesterday were weird. And rude. The pics obviously focused on baked goods!
Do you have a page where you post your recipes?? Drooling at these pictures
Drooling here! Btw, I believe that we are distant cousins, thrice removed… you know, just in case there’s a future family reunion potluck 🙂
Ngl, I was waiting for you to post this but, I wasn’t sure if you had the pics.
Can I sign up to vacation at your house please