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The Culinary Journey of Chef Marie
The Art of Nourishing
Cooking has always been, for me, an act of care. Rooted in more than twenty-five years of culinary experience, French traditions, and the recipes that have accompanied my own life, this collection celebrates the beauty of simple ingredients, seasonal cooking, and meals shared around the table. These recipes are offered not only as something to prepare, but as a way of nourishing everyday life with simplicity, presence, and love.
Simple ingredients. Precious moments. Made with love.
Culinary Journey
Long before I began writing about healing and the inner life, I learned another language of care: cooking.
My journey through the culinary arts began in Montréal and eventually carried me through Geneva, Milan, and Las Vegas. Across more than twenty-five years, cooking became both a profession and a way of understanding nourishment, creativity, hospitality, and the quiet joy of caring for others.
Those years shaped more than my recipes. They taught me how food can bring people together, carry traditions forward, create memories, and transform an ordinary table into a place of connection.
Today, that part of my journey continues through my cookbooks and recipes — offered with the same simplicity, gratitude, and love that have always guided my cooking.
1998 | ITHQ Culinary School, Montréal
1998–2005 | Le Caveau Restaurant
2003–2022 | MCHEF — culinary entrepreneurship and creative work
2022–Present | Culinary writing, cookbooks, and conscious nourishment
My Cookbooks
Three cookbooks, each presented in English and French. Explore both covers and find the Amazon link for each edition below.
Three formats for each cookbook: eBook, paperback, and hardcover. Format availability may vary by edition and Amazon marketplace.
Cakes & Desserts — Childhood Memories
Family recipes, familiar flavors, and the pleasure of sharing homemade cakes and desserts.
Chef Marie’s Lifestyle Food Guide
Nourishing, colorful recipes with thoughtful alternatives for different ways of eating.
Oil-Free Nutritious Salads and Wine Pairing
Fresh salads, flavorful oil-free dressings, and ideas for pairing food and wine.
Coming February 2027
Cook with Simplicity — Season with Love and Cuisiner avec simplicité — Assaisonner avec amour are planned for publication in February 2027. Two editions of a culinary invitation rooted in family recipes, French traditions, and the pleasure of sharing food with those we love.
From My Kitchen to Yours
Cooking has always been, for me, an act of care. Inspired by more than twenty-five years of culinary experience, French traditions, and the belief that food is one of life’s simplest expressions of care, these recipes celebrate simple ingredients, seasonal cooking, and the joy of gathering around the table.
Every recipe is an invitation to cook with intention, gather with love, and create moments that truly matter.
Simple ingredients. Precious moments. Made with love.
Explore the Recipe Collection
From comforting soups to thoughtful desserts and warming drinks, discover recipes created for everyday cooking and the pleasure of sharing a meal.
Browse by category: Starters · Side Dishes · Main Courses · Desserts · Snacks · Beverages
Starters
Hearty Vegetable & Lentil Soup
Marvelous Life-Force Salad
French Leek & Potato Velouté with Fresh Thyme
Roasted Tomato & Red Pepper Soup with Fresh Basil
Mediterranean Stuffed Mushrooms with Spinach & Herbs
Pear, Walnut & Arugula Salad with Dijon Vinaigrette
Side Dishes
Provençal Ratatouille with Garden Herbs
Roasted Carrots with Orange, Thyme & Toasted Almonds
Creamy Cauliflower & White Bean Purée
Mediterranean Quinoa with Lemon, Parsley & Pomegranate
Main Courses
Mediterranean Gratin with Beets, Sweet Potatoes & Feta
Tofu Bowl with Dragon Sauce
Lentil Bolognese with Konjac Noodles
Portobello Steaks with Vegan Béarnaise
Mediterranean Baked Salmon with Lemon & Fresh Herbs
French Chicken Fricassée with Mushrooms & Tarragon
Creamy Tuscan White Beans with Spinach & Sun-Dried Tomatoes
Stuffed Bell Peppers with Lentils, Rice & Mediterranean Herbs
Desserts
Gooey Apple-Cacao Cake
Rustic French Apple & Almond Tart
Dark Chocolate & Olive Oil Mousse
Lemon & Blueberry Yogurt Cake
Snacks
Immunity Energy Balls
Homemade Almond, Oat & Cranberry Bars
Rosemary & Sea Salt Roasted Chickpeas
Beverages
Golden Milk
Coconut Cacao Milk with Whipped Coconut Cream
Strawberry & Basil Lemonade
Ginger, Lemon & Rosemary Herbal Infusion
Creamy Vanilla, Date & Almond Smoothie
From the kitchen to the written word
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