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    two bowls butternut squash soup with cream and sage on a table with a fresh baked baguette

    Soup Sunday Challenge

    homemade French baguettes piled up on a striped cotton towl

    Baking Baguettes for beginners

    poule au pot - chicken and vegetables in a chicken stock with fresh dill

    La Poule au Pot - the easiest way to cook a whole chicken

    surf n turf dinner featuring lobster tails, sirloin steak and haricots verts on a plate with red roses

    February 2, 2023 By lechefswife

    Surf n Turf

    Surf 'n' Turf, or Steak & Lobster dinner, is a romantic dish to serve to your loved one. An American steak house classic, but this recipe has a French twist with a decadent Champagne, shallot and herb butter that you will want to pour over everything! Not to mention a generous serving of perfectly sautéed...

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    close up of lemon sugar crepes

    January 31, 2023 By lechefswife

    The Best Lemon Sugar Crêpes Recipe

    Lemon sugar Crêpes (Crêpes Citron Sucre) is one of my favorite treats in France. One bite and I am immediate transported to this little Crêperie in the old town of Nice. The zing of the lemon matched with the sweetness of the sugar and the heavenly buttery richness of the Crêpe is the perfect combination....

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    broccoli and blue cheese soup on a table with blue cheese and bread

    January 21, 2023 By lechefswife

    Best Broccoli and Blue Cheese Soup

    This Broccoli and Blue Cheese soup is a creamy, comforting soup with a just a bite of blue cheese that adds a certain "je ne sais quoi" to the dish. Simple enough to be made on a week night, but special enough to serve at a delicious lunch or dinner party. I first made this...

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    kir royale cocktail made with creme de cassis and champagne

    January 8, 2023 By lechefswife

    Kir Royale Cocktail

    The Kir Royale Cocktail is chic and refreshing. My favorite cocktail, made with crème de cassis and champagne, as seen on the latest season of Emily in Paris. Most French Café menus feature this delicious cocktail, it is a favorite for an afterwork apéro (cocktail hour) with friends. I personally love to welcome guests to...

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    Swiss Cheese Fondue

    December 18, 2022 By lechefswife

    French Holiday Recipes

    French Holiday Recipes to cook between Christmas and New Years. Looking for some inspiration for your holiday menu? Over the years I have written lots of recipes for Christmas eve and Christmas Day but what about that delicious expanse of time that is between Christmas Day and New Years? The one week in the year...

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    December 12, 2022 By lechefswife

    Christmas Capon

    This Christmas Capon Recipe is our holiday favorite. The Capon is tender and juicy and oh so flavorful, sprinkled with Herbes de Provence. Its size is impressive and perfect for feeding 8 guests. Served with a luxurious mushroom, white wine and cream sauce, the Christmas Capon is decadent and deliciously festive - perfect for the...

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    beef bourguignon in a plate with potatoes tournées and a glass of wine

    December 11, 2022 By lechefswife

    Classic Beef Bourguignon

    This Beef Bourguignon, or "Boeuf Bourguignon" dish is one of the grand classics of French Cuisine, for good reason. Tender chunks of braised beef that melt in your mouth. A rich, winey sauce that envelops the beef and the supple vegetables. A dish you can't resist saying "yum" after just one bite - just like...

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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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