Culinary Inspiration: Crafting Menus with Flavors from La Petite Bleue
Planning meals can be both fun and creative when you draw inspiration from unique and flavorful menus. I’ve been inspired by the delicious offerings at La Petite Bleue in Paris, known for its eclectic mix of Mediterranean-inspired dishes and indulgent brunch options.
With mouthwatering items like Egg Benedict, Mediterranean toast, black truffle scrambled eggs, and apple pie smoothies, I’m taking these ideas and crafting them into weekly and monthly menus for my family, blending fresh ingredients with a touch of Parisian flair.
Let’s dive into these culinary inspirations!
Land and Sea
Eggs Benedict: Country Bread, homemade guacamole, smoked salmon or beef bacon, two poached eggs, and homemade Hollandaise Sauce.
Shakshuka: Fresh tomatoes cassolette, eggplant caviar, red peppers, onions, fried eggs, and grilled feta.
Aubergine Mauve: Purple eggplant candled in the oven with feta cream and muscat grapes, glazed with petimezi (grape syrup) and spinach.
Mediterranean Toast: Country bread, hummus, eggplants, and candled tomatoes, pickled onions, arugula, grilled feta, nuts chunks, mixed seeds, poached or scrambled eggs.
Avocado Salmon Toast: Country bread, homemade Stracciatella, smoked salmon, sliced avocado, pomegranate, fate, chia seeds, poached egg, or scrambled eggs.
Turkish Eggs: Two poached eggs on a bed of Greek yogurt, seasoned with fresh herbs, drizzled with spicy butter, and pine nuts served with slices of pita bread.
Burger LPB: Slow-cooked beef, homemade seasoning, caved cheddar, arugula, homemade sauce with caramelized onions. Potatoes or sweet potatoes on the side.
Truffle Croque: Country bread, truffle bechamel, chicken ham, mozzarella, and parmeggiano cheese. Choice of Potatoes or sweet potatoes on the side.
Black Truffle Scrambled Eggs: Scrambled eggs with tartufata (truffle sauce), shitake mushroom cream and spinach.
Create Delicious Meals with This Shopping List Inspired by La Petite Bleue in Paris
This shopping list includes all the essentials to recreate the delicious menu from La Petite Bleue in Paris, right in your own kitchen.
From proteins like smoked salmon, poached eggs, and slow-cooked beef to fresh vegetables like eggplants, spinach, and avocado, you’ll have everything you need to craft these Mediterranean-inspired dishes.
This list also covers key ingredients for homemade sauces and seasonings, such as truffle bechamel and spicy butter, as well as extras like pine nuts, mixed seeds, and artisan bread to complete your meals.
| Category | Ingredients |
| Proteins & Eggs | Smoked salmon, beef bacon, poached eggs, scrambled eggs, slow-cooked beef, chicken ham, cheddar cheese, mozzarella, Parmigiano cheese, feta, Stracciatella, Greek yogurt |
| Vegetables & Fruits | Tomatoes, eggplant, spinach, arugula, avocado, red peppers, onions (regular, caramelized, pickled), muscat grapes, pomegranate, potatoes, sweet potatoes |
| Bread & Grains | Country bread, pita bread |
| Nuts, Seeds & Extras | Pine nuts, chia seeds, mixed seeds, nut chunks, shiitake mushrooms |
| Sauces & Seasonings | Guacamole, Hollandaise sauce, hummus, eggplant caviar, tartufata (truffle sauce), truffle bechamel, spicy butter, homemade sauce, petimezi (grape syrup) |
Sweets
Red Berries Pancakes: Mascarpone cream, sliced almonds, red fruits. Choice of Maple syrup or homemade chocolate hazelnut sauce.
Caramel Pancakes: Caramelized apples with cinnamon, bananas, mascarpone cream, pecan nuts, homemade crumble, and pistachios topped with a salted butter caramel sauce.
French Toast: Caramelized brioche-like French toast, poached pear, candied lemons, mascarpone cream, red berries, homemade hazelnut almond praline sauce, and hazelnut chunks.
Granola Bowl: Greek yogurt mousse with wildflower honey, homemade granola, and red fruit.
Indulgent Pancakes, French Toast, and Granola Bowl
This shopping list includes everything you need to recreate indulgent brunch favorites like red berries pancakes, caramel pancakes, French toast, and a refreshing granola bowl.
From fresh mascarpone cream and Greek yogurt to sweetened caramelized apples, poached pears, and red berries, this list covers it all.
Don’t forget the finishing touches—like sliced almonds, pistachios, pecan nuts, and maple syrup or homemade praline sauce—to elevate your dishes.
| Category | Ingredients |
| Dairy | Mascarpone cream, Greek yogurt, salted butter |
| Fruits | Red berries (mixed), bananas, caramelized apples, poached pear |
| Nuts & Seeds | Sliced almonds, pecan nuts, pistachios, hazelnut chunks |
| Sweeteners & Toppings | Maple syrup, wildflower honey, homemade chocolate hazelnut sauce, salted butter caramel sauce, homemade hazelnut almond praline sauce |
| Spices | Cinnamon |
| Grains | Homemade granola, brioche bread |
| Extras | Homemade crumble, candied lemons |
Smoothies
Apple Pie Smoothie: Greek yogurt, apple, cinnamon, vanilla and oat flakes.
Belle Hélène Smoothie: Pear, chocolate, vanilla
Coffee Smoothie: Banana, coffee, maple syrup, cacao
Smoothie Essentials: Ingredients for Apple Pie, Belle Helene, and Coffee Smoothies
This shopping list includes all the essentials for three delicious and unique smoothies: the Apple Pie Smoothie, Belle Hélène Smoothie, and Coffee Smoothie.
With fresh fruits like apples, pears, and bananas, along with flavorful ingredients such as cinnamon, vanilla, cacao, and coffee, you’ll be able to create nutrient-packed, indulgent smoothies.
Greek yogurt and maple syrup add a creamy texture and natural sweetness to each smoothie, making them both satisfying and healthy.
| Category | Ingredients |
| Dairy | Greek yogurt |
| Fruits | Apple, pear, banana |
| Spices & Flavorings | Cinnamon, vanilla, cacao |
| Grains | Oat flakes |
| Sweeteners | Maple syrup |
| Beverages | Coffee, chocolate (for Belle Helene Smoothie) |
La petite Bleue Brunch & Coffee – Opéra in Paris not only serves delightful dishes but also offers a range of hot beverages to complement your meal.
You can enjoy a perfectly brewed espresso or a creamy latte, filling the air with the irresistible aroma of fresh coffee.
For something refreshing, they have a selection of freshly squeezed juices, ideal for a light, energizing addition to your brunch experience.
The combination of these hot and cold drinks adds another layer of enjoyment to the vibrant menu offerings.
Taking inspiration from La Petite Bleue has made planning family meals an exciting culinary adventure. With its creative blend of Mediterranean flavors, savory dishes like truffle croque and shakshuka, and indulgent options like French toast with tiramisu, there’s no shortage of ideas to draw from.
If you ever find yourself in Paris, I highly recommend visiting La petite Bleue Brunch & Coffee – Opéra at 13 Rue Auber to experience these delicious dishes firsthand. It’s the perfect spot to enjoy a flavorful and unforgettable meal!