Gratin Dauphinois: a dish that dates back to the eve of the French Revolution

Ingredients for a slightly lighter version with milk and cream: 

800 grams of floury potatoes

40 cl of milk 

14 cl of cream 25

salt and pepper 

garlic 

Preparation:

1. Preheat oven to 160 degrees
2. Peel and cut the potatoes into thin slices (for this step you can ask other people to help)
3. In a baking dish, cut the garlic in half and rub the dish. Then, arrange the slices in layers in the dish.
4. In a bowl, mix the cream and milk with salt, pepper and nutmeg to taste and pour the mixture over the potatoes.
5. Bake for 50 minutes.
6. Add a little cream on top and put back in the oven for 20 minutes

The MagicTip: The classic version does not contain any cheese but why not add some when finishing for an even more delicious result. 

Accompanied by a green salad it's the best! :-) 

It feels like Winter !

For 4 persons, this recipe contains : 

400g of pasta

200g of organic onions

1 x garlic clove

200g of dry bacon

200g grated Gruyere cheese 

2.5dl of cream

In addition, what you will need : 

Parsley

Chicken bouillon

Pepper and salt 

A stewpot

A ladle

Preparation :

1. First of all, the garlic and onion must be chopped and the bacon cut into small cubes.

2. Then put 1l of water in a saucepan and bring to the boil with the bouillon. Once it is done, keep on a low heat.

3. Melt the butter in a pot and fry the garlic and onion for about 1 minute. Add the bacon, stirring for 3 minutes. 

4. Add the pasta, mix and then pour in two ladles of bouillon. Add it little by little (like a risotto) until the pasta is al dente.

5. Add the cream and stir until the pasta absorbs all the liquid.

6. Finally, add the Gruyere cheese and simmer for a moment. Season with salt and pepper.

It's ready!

The MagicAstuce: If you want a bit of crunch to this recipe, put the preparation in an ovenproof dish, cover with the Gruyere and place the dish in the oven in grill mode for a few minutes. 

Allergens: Contains garlic, onion, gluten, lactose.