Langues de chat (Crispy Vanilla Cookies)
Langues de chat are French cookies that resemble the tongue of a cat. Hence the name "langues de chat", which...
Hedgehog Cookies (Easy)
These hedgehog cookies are adorable and yummy! I made them for my kids and they just loved it! The perfect...
Artichoke Vinaigrette
When I was a kid visiting my grandparents in the French countryside, we often had artichoke vinaigrette for dinner. I...
Peach Tart
Enjoy the last peaches of the season with a peach tart! This peach tart with a cream filling is very...
Cookies
Langues de chat (Crispy Vanilla Cookies)
Langues de chat are French cookies that resemble the tongue of a cat. Hence the name “langues de chat”, which means “cat tongues” in French. These cookies are flat and crispy, with a light vanilla […]
Cookies
Hedgehog Cookies (Easy)
These hedgehog cookies are adorable and yummy! I made them for my kids and they just loved it! The perfect sweet treat! Hedgehog Cookies Recipe My source of inspiration was this French recipe, but I […]
Appetizer
Artichoke Vinaigrette
When I was a kid visiting my grandparents in the French countryside, we often had artichoke vinaigrette for dinner. I used to think it was so much fun to detach the leaves of the artichoke […]
Desserts
Peach Tart
Enjoy the last peaches of the season with a peach tart! This peach tart with a cream filling is very easy to make, and very satisfying. Plus, I love that you can arrange peach slices […]
Entrées
Fish Sauce Beurre Blanc
Fish Sauce Beurre Blanc is very easy to make, and it is delicious! The “sauce beurre blanc” is a delicate combination of flavors. Butter and cream perfectly balance off the shallot, lemon, and white wine. […]
Desserts
Lemon Strawberry Tart
Strawberry tart is a classic French dessert, and it is so delicious! There are many different fillings, the most common being the classic pastry cream (see my recipe here), but sometimes it’s fun to try […]
Desserts
Peach Melba (Ice Cream Dessert)
Peach Melba is the perfect dessert for hot summer days! Sweet poached peaches and raspberry coulis perfectly complement vanilla ice cream. Whipped cream and warm crunchy almonds add the finishing touches to this deliciously sweet […]
Entrées
Zucchini Tart
This Zucchini Tart is an easy everyday tart that combines the flavors of fresh zucchini with goat cheese and mint. Though zucchini and goat cheese is a common combination, mint is less so, but as […]
Desserts
Rhubarb Tart
For a long time now, I have been hearing amazing things about the rhubarb tart by French pastry chef Philippe Conticini. This tart is supposed to be THE tart that will make you love rhubarb. […]
Cakes
Plum Almond Clafoutis
Clafoutis is a baked French dessert of fresh fruits, covered with a flan-like-batter. A friend of mine mentioned that her favorite French dessert was plum almond clafoutis, so I decided to make one. Plum Almond […]
Entrées
Zucchini Tomato Quiche
Quiche is always a wonderful dinner dish. Easy to make, and a great way to enjoy fresh vegetables. I had the idea of making a quiche with provencal flavors, hence this zucchini tomato quiche. I […]
Bread
Pain Perdu (Original French Toast)
Pain Perdu, which in French means “lost bread,” is the original way to make what Americans call “French Toast”. The French recipe is a little different from American recipes. The French recipe is meant to […]
Entrées
Provencal Vegetable Soup (au pistou)
This provencal vegetable soup, called “soupe au pistou” in French, is a well-known speciality of Provence. It contains a variety of vegetables, and most importantly comes with pistou, which is the French version of pesto. […]
Desserts
Strawberry Mango Pavlova
Pavlova is a dessert named after the Russian ballerina, Anna Pavlova, one of the best ballerinas of all times. It is a meringue cake with a delicate crisp crust and a soft marshmallow center, topped […]
Appetizer
Asparagus with Light Mousseline Sauce
Spring is here! It’s the perfect time to enjoy asparagus. Asparagus with Light Mousseline Sauce is a wonderful way to dip asparagus in a sauce, without gaining any weight because the sauce is super light! […]
Cakes
Red Grape Clafoutis
Clafoutis is a baked French dessert of fruits, arranged in a buttered dish, and covered with a sweet flan-like-batter. Cherries are the most common fruit used for clafoutis, but any fruit can be used. Since […]
Appetizer
Shredded Carrot Salad
Shredded Carrot Salad is a staple of French everyday food. Quick and easy to make, it is also incredibly healthy. Dressings vary, but usually include oil and/or vinegar with a variety of herbs and spices. […]
Entrées
Onion Tarte Tatin (Upside-down Tart)
This Onion Tarte Tatin is a fun way to make an onion tart, applying the traditional apple tarte tatin technique to onions. The idea is to cook the onions in a skillet on low heat, […]
Cakes
Strawberry-Lemon Charlotte (No-Bake Cake)
Charlotte is a classic French dessert, that usually contains a cold mousse and fruits, surrounded by lady fingers. I love the combination of strawberries and lemon, so my charlotte is a strawberry-lemon charlotte. A French […]
Appetizer
Boursin® Mushrooms
Boursin® Mushrooms are a great idea for using French Boursin® cheese to make a fun and tasty appetizer or side dish. The idea is to stuff mushrooms with Boursin® cheese, and bake them in the oven. […]
Entrées
Stuffed Eggplant and Peppers
Stuffed eggplant and peppers is common in Provence, where these vegetables are plentiful. The eggplant and peppers are stuffed with meat, onions, garlic, tomato, herbs and olive oil, which makes this a light, healthy and […]