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    French Cuisine Gift Box

    November 27, 2022

    an apron, mortar and pestle, serving spoons, olive oil and herbes de provence

    I am so thrilled to introduce you to our French Cuisine Gift Box. The perfect gift for the Francophile Foodie. A collaboration between myself & Best French Forever, to bring a taste of Provence home. The French Cuisine Box is a curated selection of beautifully handcrafted, made in Provence items to enjoy in the kitchen....

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    Easy Hazelnut Brittle

    November 18, 2022

    Making a Buche de Noel from scratch - hazelnut brittle

    This easy hazelnut brittle is a holiday favorite. A rich buttered caramel with the crunch of lightly toasted hazelnuts, this brittle is amazing on its own or as a decoration for your favorite desserts. I love to put this brittle in little sachets to give to neighbors and friends over the holidays or else use...

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    Buche de Noel Cake with Dark Chocolate Ganache

    November 13, 2022

    Making a Buche de Noel from scratch - the finished cake with chocolate ganache and hazelnut brittle

    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 so easy 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 sweet...

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    The Best French Dark Chocolate Ganache

    November 12, 2022

    Making the Buche de Noel from scratch - chocolate ganache that is well mixed

    This recipe is for the best French dark chocolate Ganache you have ever tried. The surprising part? It is incredibly simple to make. The ganache is rich, not too sweet, and decadently unctuous. This recipe does not call for sugar. The cream and the chocolate make the ganache so velvety and smooth, no sugar is...

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    25 Best French Holiday Recipes

    October 30, 2022

    reaching for a calisson - les 13 desserts

    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 as an elegant side for Thanksgiving or the starring attraction at Christmas, these dishes will elevate your holiday menu. From French Onion Soup Gratinée to Duck Magret with squash and...

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    Roasted Duck Magret with Apples and Squash

    October 23, 2022

    duck magret in a pan with apples and squash

    This Duck Magret with apples and squash recipe tastes like Fall and is perfect for a dinner party. The duck breast is seared to perfection, tender and juicy. The sautéed apples and delicata squash melt in your mouth and bring a just the right level of sweetness to the dish. The combination of flavors will...

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    The best Tomatoes Provençale Recipe

    October 16, 2022

    tomatoes Provençale with garlic pesto in a copper baking dish

    This Tomatoes Provençale recipe is incredible. Melt in your mouth, velvety tomatoes with a vibrant pesto, made from scratch. Even out-of-season tomatoes are rendered sublime with this recipe. The best part? No one would ever know they are vegan! You can make all of your friends happy with this festive Thanksgiving or holiday side dish...

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    Lemon Thyme French Roast Chicken (Poulet Rôti)

    October 8, 2022

    poulet roti - roast chicken with lemon and thyme and garlic fresh out of the oven

    This Lemon and Thyme French Roast Chicken Recipe (Poulet Rôti au thym et citron) with Roasted Garlic is one of our family's favorite dishes. The meat is juicy and tender with the delicate perfume from the lemons, garlic and thyme. The skin is crispy and flavorful. Simply exquisite as well as super easy to make!...

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    Coq au Vin made simple

    October 2, 2022

    Coq au Vin with mushrooms, chicken, onions and parsley served with mashed potatoes

    Coq au Vin sounds fancy but the dish can actually be made rather simply. The chicken is seared, then braised in a rich red wine sauce with bacon, mushrooms and beautiful pearl onions that infuses it with so much flavor, you will say, "mmmmm" with every bite. Elevated to a French Culinary superstar recipe by...

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    Authentic Ratatouille Recipe

    September 25, 2022

    ratatouille topped with fresh basil

    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...

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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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