For years, I have struggled to create meals that are both delicious and healthy, yet balanced enough for my family, which is not completely vegetarian but tends to lean that way during the week. Gradually, I have developed a pretty good and delicious array of recipes that form a full dinner menu for each day of the week (Monday to Friday). This is my first menu (Monday), and I hope it is useful to those running out of ideas for what to cook.

There’s something magical about baking with fresh strawberries. The way they release their natural sweetness, the way they turn soft and jammy in the oven. This Fresh Strawberry Cake-Tart is my answer to that craving for something simple, rustic, and absolutely delicious. It has the tenderness of a cake and the charm of a tart, with a beautifully caramelized strawberry topping that makes every slice irresistible.

This recipe is completely dairy-free, using olive oil and vegan butter to create a moist, rich texture. The batter is thick, almost like a pound cake, which holds up beautifully under the juicy strawberries. With a hint of brown sugar and a touch of fresh lime juice to brighten the flavors, this cake-tart is the perfect treat.

Try this easy and delicious Pumpkin Risotto

I made this amazing Tarte aux figues without any nuts, and yet, with an incredibly light and easy to make “custard” that turned out to go extremely well with the pâte sucrée that require these kind of tarts. So delicious!