The return of bright, colorful days makes us want to rediscover the pleasures of the season’s bounty of fresh, new vegetables. Young carrots, crunchy radishes, melting peas and new potatoes are whispering suggestions in our ears for delectable gourmet recipes.
Straight from the garden to the dining table, our friend, chef and photographer, Franck Schmitt gave us 5 delicious ways to pull together spring vegetables in our May/June 2023 issue of the magazine. We are pleased to revisit one of his delicious recipes for a fresh and simple tartine – perfect for an appetizer or light dinner al fresco* in the garden.
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To see more of Franck Schmitt’s wonderful recipes, his apéro bites for spring delight the pages of our May/June 2025 issue. (And don’t miss his mouth-watering feature on apricots, appearing in our upcoming July/August summer in the south special!)
Ingredients
14 oz (400 g) fresh goat cheese or fromage frais 1 bunch of chives A few sprigs of cilantro 1 bunch of radishes 1 ¼ cups (300 g) whole fresh peas 2 tbsp olive oil Salt and pepper 6 slices of farmhouse bread
Instructions
Shell the peas and cook them in boiling salted water for 8 min. Drain and refresh them in ice water.
Wash the radishes and prepare them by removing the leaves and the small tail. Cut them into thin slices.
In a bowl, crush the fresh goat cheese and mix it with 2 tbsp of olive oil, salt, pepper and the chopped cilantro.
Toast the bread, spread the slices with the goat cheese spread. Add the sliced radishes and drained peas.
Serve chilled as an appetizer or starter.
Photos & recipes by Franck Schmitt