Soup Sunday Challenge 2026: Eating better, one pot of homemade soup per week at a time - this time, with weekly giveaways from Sur La Table! Welcome to year 5 of the Soup Sunday Challenge! I invite you to cook one pot of soup with me every week for 4 weeks. Check your inbox weekly...
Hosting this year or simply staying in? Here are 10 tips for hosting a chic, French themed New Year's Eve Party at home whether you are just two or many. With a few simple tweaks you can give your New Year's eve a distinctly French feel, wherever you are in the world, creating an evening...
If you are craving a cozy, effortless winter meal that brings everyone together, French Raclette is the answer. It is the dish that instantly transports me back to winter in the Alps, where melted cheese and good company are all you need for a perfect evening. The French enjoy raclette throughout the winter but especially...
If you love French food but want to spend less time preparing dinner at the last minute, make ahead French meals are the answer. French cuisine is full of soups, braises, roasts, and elegant sides that taste even better the next day. These twenty recipes from Le Chef’s Wife are easy to prepare and ideal...
There are some holiday recipes that instantly transport you back in time. For me, this Gingerbread Spice Cake is one of them. The aroma alone brings me right back to Christmas in the South of France. I am back in my grandmother-in-law’s kitchen, where the scents of warm spices, oranges, and honey filled the house...
If you are searching for elegant French appetizers that come together quickly with simple ingredients, you are in the right place. The holiday season has a way of arriving all at once, bringing family, friends and last minute gatherings that call for something delicious before the main course. Over the years, I have come to...
Looking for the perfect gift for the Francophile in your life? This post includes over 30 French gifts for her. Here is a selection of my favorite French, or French inspired, gifts that will bring joy at all price points. From $10 to $300, there is something here for the chic women in your life,...
