How to Make an authentic French Vinaigrette: Simple, quick and delicious There’s a quiet elegance to a good, authentic, French vinaigrette. Just a few simple ingredients; olive oil, vinegar, mustard, and salt whisked together to create something greater than the sum of its parts. In France, this little sauce is the heartbeat of every salad,...
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Creamy Butternut squash Soup with Crispy Sage
The moment the temperature starts to drop I crave a warm, comforting bowl of soup. This creamy butternut squash soup with crispy sage garnish checks all the boxes. Simple to cook yet impressive to serve. It is delicious on a lazy Sunday afternoon or as the starter for a dinner party. The rich sweetness of...
Cozy French Soups and Stews
When the air turns crisp and evenings grow long, there’s nothing quite like a steaming bowl of soup simmering on the stove. For me, soups and stews are the heart of cozy French cooking. Simple, nourishing, and full of flavor. In my home, these recipes are more than comfort food. They are grounding moments in...
French Warm Goat Cheese Salad (Salade de Chèvre Chaud)
A French Bistro Classic You Can Make at Home There are few dishes that capture the charm of a French bistro quite like Salade de Chèvre Chaud. A beloved classic recipe with warm, melty rounds of goat cheese perched on golden toasts, served over crisp greens with a tangy vinaigrette. It’s the perfect balance of rustic and...
Classic French Recipes you can make at home
Discover classic French recipes you can make at home—French Onion Soup, Coq au Vin, Beef Bourguignon & more. Simple, authentic & delicious.
Authentic Ratatouille Recipe
Ratatouille is a delicious & healthy side dish from Provence made of baked eggplant, zucchinis, peppers, tomatoes, garlic and onions, seasoned with fragrant Herbes de Provence. The vegetables are robust in flavor, each distinctly seasoned. Each velvety forkful melts in your mouth, offering the beauty of Provence in each bite. If you are looking for...
5 minute Simple Basil Pesto Recipe
Pesto is one of my favorite ways to add flavor to a dish. I make this 5 minute simple basil pesto recipe almost weekly while we have fresh basil growing in our garden. Especially in late summer as the basil is at its peak, making basil pesto is a great way to prolong the sunkissed...
10 Easy French Cocktails
Here are 10 Easy French Cocktails that you can make at home for a sophisticated start to a dinner party or simply a refreshing apéritif with friends. Transport yourself to a bistro in Paris or a seaside café on the French Riviera. The world of French cocktails is really fun because they are often simple to make...
Bentgo Lunch Box Ideas: Healthy & Easy School Lunches
In this article I share my favorite Bentgo Lunch Box Ideas. Healthy and easy school lunches can be stress free with a few tweaks. Does the thought of making packed lunches again every day for your kids make you shudder? Trying to make a healthy, balanced lunch (that they actually eat) on top of everything...
What to Eat with Baguette: Classic French Recipes
A fresh baked baguette, with its crisp crust and chewy interior, is more than just bread in France—it’s a way of life. Whether enjoyed at breakfast with butter and jam, served alongside a gourmet meal, or at a dinner party, the French baguette holds a cherished place at every table. In this blog post, I’ll...