Here are 6 tips for hosting a chic, French themed New Year's Eve Party at home. 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 to remember. Hosting an elegant New Year’s Eve Reception “à la Française” is less...
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How to serve Caviar
Feeling fancy over the holidays? Here is how to serve (and enjoy!) caviar like a seasoned pro. Caviar is a true delicacy, the salty bubbles pop in your mouth like Champagne. A tiny little bit is all you need. I admit that I had never tried caviar before meeting Le Chef. Fish roe, yes. Those...
30 French Gifts for Her
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,...
Spiced Prune Compote Recipe
This spiced California prune compote recipe with Grand Marnier is perfect for your holiday entertaining. The prune compote is an ideal match for a slice of foie gras and adds a je ne sais quoi to your cheese and charcuterie boards. With warm festive spices and decadent note from the Grand Marnier, this prune compote will have...
25 Best French Holiday Recipes
Here are the 25 Best French Holiday recipes, made simple, from Le Chefs Wife.com which are sure to impress your guests this holiday season. Whether served at a holiday cocktail party or the starring attraction at Christmas, these dishes will elevate your holiday menu. From French Onion Soup Gratinée to Duck Magret with squash and...
How to make a French Charcuterie Board
Everything you need to know about making a French Charcuterie Board. Whether it is for date night, a sit down dinner party, a potluck or an apéro dinatoire (also known as a cocktail dinatoire or heavy cocktail), here are some simple tips to making a perfect charcuterie board. The French call it a "planche de...
Buche de Noel Cake with Dark Chocolate Ganache
This Bûche de Noël Cake with Dark Chocolate Ganache will be come a holiday tradition. It is so good, comes off as incredibly fancy yet is is a piece of cake to make with this step by step recipe. A light, airy chocolate cake, with just a touch of Grand Marnier filled with a light, not too...
How to make a French Cheese board
This post includes everything you need to make a perfect French Cheese board. With a focus on quality, not quantity, a French board is simple to make with a few tips! 3 well chosen cheeses, a few slices of apple and some dried fruits, a little bowl of honey and perhaps some fig jam et...
How to host a Thanksgiving Dinner Party
Here are some expert tips on how to host a Thanksgiving dinner party. Whether this is your very first time hosting or you would like to try it again, here is how to host Thanksgiving like a Chef. The best thing about being the host is that you get to decide the menu! Let's channel...
St-Germain Spritz
This St-Germain Spritz recipe is so easy to prepare but will make you say "oh la la " with the first sip! Light, refreshing and festive, the St Germain Spritz is a great cocktail to serve at a dinner party or for happy hour. Many know this cocktail as a summer spritzer (it pairs perfectly...