Le Grand Aïoli. This classic dish is everything I love about summer dining in the South of France. A sophisticated take on a dipping platter with summer vegetables, seafood and a delicious homemade garlicky mayonnaise. Each individual ingredient shines beautifully and the presentation is artful yet casual. Perfect for a luxurious picnic or a long…
Tomato Burrata Salad with Basil and Orange Zest
A fresh twist on a familiar favorite – this Tomato Burrata Salad recipe with basil and orange zest is beautiful to serve and has a delicious, decadent flavor from the creamy burrata and the orange zest that will surprise and delight. Adding fresh citrus to a familiar dish is one of the easiest ways to…
Fresh Fennel and Tomato Salad
Have you ever passed by a display of fennel and wondered “what ever would I do with that”? Guess what? You are not alone! A recent survey on my instagram revealed that 88% of respondents weren’t sure how to slice fennel. Fennel can be an intimidating vegetable to cut into, but it is absolutely worth…
French Salade Niçoise Recipe
Here is a simple, 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. It is a guilt-free lunch…
French Riviera Pantry Essentials Checklist
Have you been wanting to try cooking French Riviera cuisine at home but don’t know where to start? Delicious, beautiful, French Riviera inspired meals are simpler than you might think to prepare – all that is required are a few basic pantry essentials, matched with the fruits and vegetables that are in season in your…
Simple Confit Bayaldi Recipe
Remember that scene in the Disney movie Ratatouille when the food critic samples the heavenly “Ratatouille”? It is actually Chef Thomas Keller’s interpretation of the classic French Riviera recipe, Confit Bayaldi, that is shown in the movie! No stranger to a Bayaldi – Le Chef used to present this recipe during his cooking competition days….
5 tips for a French Riviera Themed Mother’s Day at home
If you have a Francophile Mom in your life, she would love to have a French Riviera themed Mother’s Day. To spend an afternoon in the sun, a glass of Rosé in hand, enjoying delicious food while being pampered by the ones she loves. The French Riviera for me is more than a destination, it…
5 lessons I learned cooking live for the first time
This past Saturday I held my very first LIVE cooking demonstration. Sure, I have been food blogging for several years now and have often shared videos of my recorded recipes on instagram or facebook stories. However, never ever have I logged in to zoom to find a “room” full of people, looking back at me…
Simple French Riviera Spring Menu
On Saturday, April 17th I will be hosting a cooking demonstration for Alliance Française, Washington DC Chapter. (Link here to register before it is too late!) It got me thinking about all that I love to cook in spring time. After months of soups and slow-cooked meals that bring warmth and comfort in winter, in…
Authentic Olive Tapenade
Tapenade aux olives provençal or, Authentic Provençal Olive Tapenade, is a delicious spread of olives, garlic, capers and often anchovies, that is served in the South of France. Most restaurants and market bistros will serve a small dish of tapenade accompanied with totis (Provençal for small slices of toasted baguette) or vegetable spears the moment…
