La Poule au Pot, or Chicken in a Pot, is one of the first dinners I learned to make in France when Le Chef and I moved in together. We were 23 years old and rented this tiny apartment in Antibes on the French Riviera with nothing but 2 electric burners, a tiny bar sink…
Recipes
Magical Leek Soup
Were you intrigued when watching the last season of “Emily in Paris” on Netflix? What is this Magical Leek Soup that Sylvie talks about? Is this a real thing? Magical Leek Soup is not a new trend but a generations old weight management trick from French women. Leeks, of the onion family, are very good…
Soup Sunday Challenge
Eating better, one pot of homemade soup per week at a time. Join me for a Soup Sunday Challenge! Are you looking to eat better in the New Year? Less convenience food, more whole foods? More vegetables and less processed food? Perhaps, like me, you have a busy schedule but would like to make a…
La Pompe à L’huile: Provençal Olive Oil Brioche
La Pompe à l’huile is a sweet, flat, brioche-style bread that, especially when hot out of the oven, is one of the tastiest, “can I have another piece?”, treats that you will ever try! The delicate aroma of orange blossom is so festive and enticing, it brings me back to Christmas in the South of…
Three Cheese Croque Madame
Cheese pull? Check! Runny Egg yolk? Check! Layers of Brioche bread baked with ham and a creamy cheese sauce? Check, check! The Croque Madame is the perfect brunch dish. It is impressive to serve and relatively easy to make – I will walk you through it, step by step. I love that it can also…
Turkey au Vin
A creative French take on the traditional Thanksgiving Meal, this recipe for Turkey au Vin, based on the French Classic, Coq au Vin, makes for a meal to remember. The turkey meat is juicy and flavorful, slow cooked in a rich, red wine sauce. The pearl onions glisten and the mushrooms are tender and succulent….
French Fall Dinner Party Menu
The temperature dips, leaves start to fall and my dining tastes switch from outdoor BBQs and salads to warm, comforting meals served on nice tableware. The flicker of candlelight, the smell of something delicious coming from the kitchen and soft music in the air. I long for the cozy feel of a neighborhood French Bistro…
Super Simple French Roast Chicken Recipe
To a French woman, a Roast Chicken is the culinary equivalent to a little black dress. Quick to put together, chic to serve and versatile. This super simple French Roast Chicken recipe can easily be the main course for a special Sunday lunch with friends or a Tuesday night meal for the kids. A culinary…
The best French Soup Recipes
The French take soup very seriously. Are you feeling a little under the weather? A bowl of soup is the answer. Looking to shed a few kilos? Allez! Soup for dinner. Feeling a chill from the Minstral*? You can already smell a big pot of soup bubbling on the stove. Nutritious and comforting, soups are…
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…
