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    Nicoise salad - tomatoes, artichokes, capers, cucumbers olives and capers with tuna

    May 29, 2023 By lechefswife

    French Summer Salads

    What is not to love about French Summer Salads? A beautiful balance of flavors, fresh fruits and vegetables that are juicy and enticing and a gorgeous presentation. The food of the French Riviera is healthy and light, often known as the Mediterranean Diet. This post features eleven creative salad recipes that you will love to...

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    merguez sandwich with piperade sauce and taboule

    May 20, 2023 By lechefswife

    Merguez Sandwich

    The Merguez sandwich is also known as the French Hot Dog. You will find them at every BBQ and picnic from May to September. The spicy, juiciness of the Lamb Merguez sausage hot off the grill, the sweet smokiness of a freshly made Piperade sauce and the crunch of a toasted baguette. A perfect bite...

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    taboule salad with cous cous and vegetables close up

    May 16, 2023 By lechefswife

    Taboulé: Couscous Salad

    This Taboulé, or Couscous Salad is super simple to make, is full of healthy vegetables and stores very well in the fridge. The perfect side for a summer BBQ that you can continue eating all week long as a hearty and satisfying meal in a bowl. Taboulé pairs beautifully with a Lemon Thyme Roast Chicken...

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    fig and ham tartine

    May 7, 2023 By lechefswife

    Fig and Prosciutto Tartine

    This fig and prosciutto tartine recipe is perfect for a special light lunch or an elevated appetizer. The saltiness of the prosciutto, the decadence of the fresh figs and the creaminess of the goat cheese over grilled sourdough baguette is a memorable combination. Add a drizzle of honey and few fresh basil leaves and each...

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    melon ham and burrata salad

    May 2, 2023 By lechefswife

    Prosciutto Salad with Melon and Burrata

    This Prosciutto salad with Melon and Burrata instantly takes me back to the South of France. One bite and I can almost feel the warm sand under my feet and hear the clink of glasses of Rosé at one of those idyllic beach-side restaurants that lulls you into a seaside bliss. If you can't already...

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    butter and apricot jam tartine

    April 30, 2023 By lechefswife

    French Tartines Recipe

    A Tartine is an open face sandwich, very popular in France. Go to any bistro at breakfast or lunch and you will see Tartines offered on the menu. Tartines are not as popular in the United States yet (we love our sandwiches between two slices of bread!), but I love this lighter and sometimes more...

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    French cooking classes with alliance francaise dc and le chefs wife

    April 22, 2023 By lechefswife

    French Cooking Classes

    If you are looking for an introduction to French cooking, look no further. Below are 8 hours of French cooking classes that Le Chef and I have hosted over the past 2 years with Alliance Française Washington, DC. In celebration of our 2nd anniversary of cooking with Alliance Française DC I wanted to share the...

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    Bonjour. If you are looking for French Recipes, made simple, you are in the right place! I translate the fancy cooking of my French Chef husband into easy-to-follow recipes that busy people with no culinary training, like me, can cook. From French Baguettes to French Riviera classic recipes, I invite you to learn French cooking with me.

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