Potato salad is one of my favorite summer dishes. The perfect side dish for BBQ meats, but also a stand alone dish that tastes even better the next day. There are many types of potato salad but this one has a decidedly Parisienne flair. La Salade Parisienne is the best French potato salad - a...
Here is a authentic, tasty French Salade Niçoise recipe that you will love! One of my all-time favorite salads that is full of protein and with lots of good veggies. It is simple to make yet impressive to serve and is perfect for picnics or long lunches in the sun. La Salade Niçoise is a...
A beautiful rise. A fluffy, flavorful, lighter than air, filling. A dessert that sighs as you delve in to it with your spoon. These are the makings of a perfectly made Soufflé. A French dessert so iconic that all the best restaurants feature one but few people attempt to make them at home. I am...
Cooking with your kids can be so much fun and a great way to keep them occupied while learning essential life skills. One of the most frequent requests I get on my instagram is for tips for cooking with young kids. If you are a frequent reader of this blog you know that our family...
A rosemary roast rack of lamb is a luxurious and delicious dish that is always impressive to serve and yet surprisingly easy to cook! The fragrance of the rosemary cooked with the lamb is absolutely irresistible. Your guests will know they are in for a treat the moment they catch the scents wafting from the...
Want to learn how to make the most beautiful, tastiest French Baguettes even if you are a complete beginner at baking? If you live in France, you have access to an incredible "Boulangerie" (bakery) that makes fresh baguettes everyday, their perfume wafting through the air, luring you in, sometimes multiple times in the same day....
There is Crème Brûlée, and then there is Le Chef's Crème Brûlée. A rich, decadent and silky smooth cream, flecked with fragrant vanilla bean and a crisp, crackly top that shatters into sugar shards when you break into it. This crème brûlée is absolute perfection - and, with a few insider tips, is easier than...
