Recipe Roundup

Valentine’s Day is the perfect excuse to indulge in romantic French desserts: whether you’re planning a cozy dinner for two or a festive celebration with loved ones. French pastry is all about elegance, indulgence, and irresistible flavors, making it ideal for a special occasion like Valentine’s Day. From decadent chocolate desserts to light fruit-forward pastries, here’s a curated list of my best French desserts for Valentine’s Day – all impressive, delicious, and perfect for sharing.

If there’s one thing the French do exceptionally well, it’s turning simple ingredients into irresistible appetizers meant for sharing. From elegant spreads and flaky pastries to crisp fritters and savory bites, French appetizers are all about balance, flavor and conviviality – perfect for hosting without stress.

Easter is a popular celebration across France, with a big focus on food! Known as “le repas de Pâques”, the French Easter meal is a joyous family fare with staple features like lamb, eggs, asparagus and strawberries. It’s all about celebrating the arrival of Spring and the rebirth of nature! Read along for some of my insight regarding a traditional French Easter menu, to help inspire you in the kitchen! About Easter weekend in France I feel like the French are particularly fond of Easter weekend, which often marks the …

We’re quickly approaching American Thanksgiving, which I know is a celebration many of you are looking forward to every year. It is such a wonderful time to cook, gather with family, friends and loved ones, share a meal and make memories to last a lifetime. And although we do not celebrate Thanksgiving in France, I have become accustomed with this tradition after living many years in North America and having a Canadian husband.

The Fall and Winter months call for cozy, warming and preferably served-in-a-bowl recipes – and soups perfectly fit the bill. Whether you are yearning for a robust bowl of ham and bean soup, a chunky lentil soup, a healthy vegetable velouté or a cheesy onion soup, the French repertoire boasts a great deal of soup recipes to match your cravings and warm you right up.

When the cozy fall season arrives, there’s simply no better time to indulge in the abundance of apples that become available. Whether you like them tart or sweet, crisp or juicy, apples are a wonderfully versatile ingredient that find their way into myriads of sweet and savory dishes.

Bastille Day—France’s National Day on July 14—is a time for celebration, food, and togetherness. Whether you’re planning a picnic, beach day, or cozy dinner at home, this festive day is all about recipes that are simple, flavorful, and oh-so-French. From refreshing ratatouille to creamy roasted eggplant dip, rice and tuna salad, and summery tarts, I’ve gathered for you my favorite Bastille day recipes that are festive, easy to prep, and perfect for an authentic French-inspired celebration. Plus, I am including a few tips to host a Bastille Day celebration wherever …

With Easter around the corner, why not bring a taste of France to your holiday table?  Whether you’re planning a festive brunch or a special Easter dinner, these French Easter recipes will add a touch of elegance and tradition to your celebration. Start the day with flaky almond croissants, enjoy a classic quiche for brunch, and impress your guests with hearty mains like Lamb Navarin or Porc aux pruneaux. Pair them with spring-inspired sides like Carrots Vichy, and don’t forget to indulge in decadent chocolate desserts like the iconic Queen …

It’s a wrap! Another year is coming to an end, so we’re sharing the 10 Most Popular Recipes of 2021. This year has seen a lot of cooking and baking in our kitchens, and lots of new recipes made their way onto the blog. From cozy stews, to classic French fruit tarts – these 10 most-visited and highest-rated recipes are nothing short of delicious.

With an abundance of sun-ripened vegetables, fresh and dried herbs, and lots of garlic and olive oil, Provençal cuisine is world famous for its vibrant flavors. The recipes hailing from this beautiful region of Southern France blends delicious Mediterranean influences, with perhaps closer similarities to Italian and Maghreb cuisines than the classic Parisian one.